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Suzuki Violin Method In American Music Education
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By John Kendall. Edited by Judi Gowe. Suzuki method. 44 pages. Published by Warner Brothers. (0280)
This booklet was written by the first American string teacher to observeand study the Suzuki Method in Japan, Mr. John Kendall. Kendall's giftis in large part his ability to bring the concepts and practicalities ofthe Suzuki Method to the doorstep of the American private and classroomteacher in language that can be readily understood. The author takes astab at clearing up the misconceptions sometimes applied to Suzuki, amongthem: Teaching 'en masse,' playing with recordings, and a magic formula.The booklet provides a succinct set of ten key factors in the TalentEducation process: begin at an early age * regular listening * lessons areprivate * parents help with practice * all music is memorized * notereading is introduced later * all students follow the same sequence ofpieces * carefully selected music * cooperation, not competition, is themotivation * flexibility and freedom of movement. "...some totality ofunderstanding--some vision of the basic concepts--is essential for anintelligent application of the ideas." Thus John Kendall sums up hisbrilliant analysis of the Talent Education process, always leaving thedoor open for the American Teacher to tailor the basic philosophy to hisor her unique teaching situation.Contents: Summy Birchard Miscellaneous (No Royalties Due)
Price: $5.95
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