"I want to make good citizens. If a child hears fine music from the day of his birth and learns to play it himself, he develops sensitivity, discipline and endurance. He gets a beautiful heart. ”

—Shin'ichi Suzuki

Basic Characteristics of the Suzuki Method

- an early start (aged 3-4 is normal in most countries)
- high importance of listening to music
- learning to play before learning to read
- the involvement of the parent
- a nurturing and positive learning environment
- a high standard of teaching by trained teachers
- the importance of producing a good sound in a balanced and natural way
- core repertoire, used by Suzuki students across the world
- social interaction with other children: Suzuki students from all over the world can communicate through the language of music

Taken from The International Suzuki Method web site