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Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, Alfred Garson, and a violin student<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Dr. Shinichi Suzuki<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born on October 17, 1898, in Nagoya, Japan, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki<\/strong> is the founder of the Suzuki Method. A violinist, philosopher, educator, and leader, Dr. Suzuki believed that all children were capable of developing talent, and a guiding principle of his was “character first, ability second.” His revolutionary contribution to music education focused on the concept that because every child is capable of developing language skills, they are also capable of learning the language of music. He also held that the skills gained from learning music would apply well beyond their music classes, and carry into their lives outside the classroom. Now among the most recognized names and brands in the music education field, his legacy continues to offer the gift of music to many across the world. Check out this amazing video archive of Dr. Suzuki’s teaching here<\/a>. You can also hear about his life in the book Nurtured by Love, or the DVD, which you can purchase in our store!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The impact that Dr. Suzuki had on the world of music education is impossible to summarize. His ideas about talent development, language development, and democratizing education were important and influential during his time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waltraud Suzuki <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Excerpt from an article by Michele Higa George<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is impossible to imagine the spread of the Suzuki Method without Waltraud Suzuki. Her unfailing loyalty to her husband, [Dr. Shinichi Suzuki] often put her in an unpopular light, and her desire to protect him from the unpleasant aspects of running a business left Suzuki free to concentrate on teaching. She was his voice to the world, beginning with her translation of Nurtured By Love<\/em>, and continuing through a lifetime of travels to foreign lands to promote his philosophy and pedagogy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Timeline of the Suzuki Method in the United States<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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