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Mother tongues: Global Suzuki Method

2024-08-23T08:45:00

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How can the Suzuki Method be relevant in places where children might never have heard of Twinkle? Peter Somerford speaks to teachers who have adapted their approach to cultures with their own strong musical traditions, or with differing expectations of parental involvement

I am watching a two-minute video of students and their instructors performing on stage. A large group of young violinists, the smallest of whom can only be about four, is joined by a gaggle of trumpeters and recorder players, several cellists, and a young pianist and a teacher teaming up on the piano. All the violinists are playing open strings…

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