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Suzuki, who died in Matsumoto, Japan, on January 26 at age 99, developed the "Suzuki method" of music instruction in the 1950s with the idea that by listening and imitation, children can learn to speak any language, or play music, by age 3. About 300,000 children a year learn music using his method. From This is True for 24 January 1998 Suggestions for further reading:
 By: Shinichi Suzuki List Price: $12.95 Amazon Price: $12.95 Editorial Review: Recommended for parents of Suzuki method students. In this sequel to NURTURED BY LOVE, Dr. Suzuki states that, the fate of the child is in the hands of his parents. With this book he shows how to create a warm environment which will encourage any child to become a happy, loving and talented human being. Written by Shinichi Suzuki, translated by Mary Louise Nagata. Suzuki Piano School: Performed by Valery Lloyd-Watts (Volume 1&2) (Suzuki Met... List Price: $15.95 Amazon Price: $14.36 Editorial Review: The SUZUKI METHOD of Talent Education is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that man is the son of his environment. According to Dr. Suzuki, a world- renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human behavior. Students are taught using the mother-tongue approach. Suzuki Piano School Materials include: Piano Books (Vol. 1-7) * Cassettes (performed by Meiko Miyazawa, Vol. 1-4) * William Aide Performs Suzuki Piano School (Cassettes & Compact Discs, Vol. 1-7) * Haruko Kataoka Performs Suzuki Piano School (Cassettes & Compact Discs, Vol. 1-3) * Valery Lloyd-Watts Performs Suzuki Piano School (Cassettes and Compact Discs Vol. 1-7). Suzuki Method Core Materials available for piano, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, harp, guitar, and recorder.  By: Shinichi Suzuki List Price: $6.95 Amazon Price: $6.95 Editorial Review: A brief but valuable booklet about teaching Suzuki piano. Directed towards parents and teachers. Originally published in Japan by Dr. Suzuki's Talent Education Institute.  By: Carole L. BiglerValery Lloyd-Watts List Price: $29.95 Amazon Price: $26.96  List Price: $16.95 Amazon Price: $16.95 Editorial Review: A comprehensive guide to the Suzuki violin literature containing many illustrations. Widely used internationally by both teachers and parents. This newly revised edition contains musical examples which have been inserted for all of the suggested exercises for ease of reference. In addition, an entirely new chapter has been added called Practice Can Be Fun which includes material from speeches the author has given at institutes to children, parents and teachers. There are stories on practicing which can be read to children. |
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