Sato Center for Suzuki Studies

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The Suzuki Method

At the heart of Suzuki Studies at CIM is the strong conviction that "every child has unlimited potential."

This method, developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki in the 1940s, was inspired by the observation of the way language is learned in early childhood through the communication skill shared between parent and child. Suzuki based his approach on the belief that "Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability, just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue. The potential of every child is unlimited." Dr. Suzuki's goal was not simply to develop professional musicians, but to nurture loving human beings and to help develop each child's character through the study of music.

Because this program begins at such an early age, the role of the parent as "home teacher" is integral to the child's progress. Suzuki seeks to develop the whole child, to expand his/her ability to learn, appreciate, and discover the joy of music. Once the fundamental playing skills have been established, creative music theory is added to teach the basics in reading music.

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Learn more about Shinichi Suzuki and the Suzuki Method.

Sato Center Instructors

Kimberly Meier-Sims, Director, Sato Center - Violin, SAA Registered Teacher Trainer
Laura Shuster, Coordinator of Special Projects/Placement

Violin: Kimberly Meier-Sims, Liesl Hook-Langmack, Erin Reidhead, Mari Sato, Stephen Sims
Viola: Laura Shuster
Cello: Andris Koh
Double Bass: Tracy Rowell
Piano: Tanya Groys
Music Theory: Jennifer Conner, Chair, Morganne Aaberg, Gabriele Fuldauer, Alissa Shuster

Registration

To apply, please use our Enrollment page or contact CIM at 216.791.5000.