Is the Suzuki Method better or worse than traditional lessons in the long term?
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Mу daughter wаחtѕ tο learn violin, аחԁ I’ve heard arguments fοr аחԁ against Suzuki – іח mу οwח experience, ѕοmе players wһο learned wіtһ Suzuki һаνе trουbƖе wіtһ sightreading аѕ tһеу advance tο more difficult music.
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Yes, it’s worse as you advance. Stick to traditional.
My 10 yr old daughter plays the violin. The traditional method is much better.
My daughters learned the traditional way and went to some Suzuki. Suzuki gives the opportunity to play with others and a certain fluency that does not come from sight reading alone. If you can’t afford or have time for both at once, switch back and forth to get the most benefit. The important thing, at least for my girls, is that they keep having a good attitude and practicing. Only my 21 year old still plays. My 25 year old fell out of the habit. She had been so good too! Even during my worst migraines, I was so thankful they practiced. They both love music.
One thing about reading music is it helps to develop the part of the brain that does math and language. That’s a real plus!
I am a certified Suzuki instructor and I love Suzuki! I do however agree with most teachers that the more advanced the student, the better it is to go back to a more traditional approach to learning. Suzuki is best for beginning and young students because there is alot of group and shared learning experiences. It also requires the parent to be very involved, making the student, teacher, and parent one team. However, I do not agree that Suzuki limits a students sightreading abilities. All of my students can read music fairly well by the time they finish Book 1. Just do your research and make sure if you decide to go with Suzuki you find a teacher that offers group lessons and incorporates music theory/sight reading in lessons. Also, make sure they are registered. Good luck!