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Personal History of Shinichi Suzuki

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Dr Shinichi Suzuki was born in Nagoya, Japan on the 17th Oct 1898 and died 27 January 1998 at Matsumoto at the age of 99 years.

During his life he had a major impact on the field of musical education throughout the world. His method, which involves learning initially by ear, has been used by millions to learn many different musical instruments and gain a good appreciation of music. Many have excelled and made a significant mark on the musical scene.

Suzuki believed that, given the right training, anyone could master music. Firstly Suzuki has created a philosophy and methodology which proves that people – and especially young children – have far more capacity than is commonly believed. It has certainly proven that every child has got a true musicality built-in. As long as the child and parents can make it feel fun; it will automatically develop the musical abilities to a very high degree.

At right, four brothers play in a string quartet – Shinichi Suzuki, Kikuo Suzuki, Akira Suzuki, Fumiyo Suzuki

Source: Suzuki Association of the Americas

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