Dr. Suzuki listed ten Vital Points for violin playing. He used these points to develop a weekly progress report that allowed students and parents to chart improvement over time.* Suzuki’s emphasis on Vital Points suggests that the important question to ask is not “How quickly can I move from one piece to another?” but instead, “How beautifully can I play?” Suzuki acknowledged that each student develops at their own pace. He patiently enjoyed this process with the conviction that, given the correct environment, all students can learn.
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Welcome to The Listeners’ Club! This month I’m excited to launch the first installment of what will become a regular feature of this blog. My goal is to help you develop a fun, meaningful, life long relationship with some great music that you might not otherwise get to know. We’ll explore music that people of all ages will enjoy. Along the way I’ll share some of my thoughts on what makes this music …