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Begin here with this book:
Nurtured by
Love: The Classic Approach to Talent Education
Suzuki, Shinichi. 1969.
Albany, IN: Worldwide Press.
This cornerstone to the Suzuki Philosophy demonstrates Dr.
Suzuki's
view
of the human spirit as holding abundant life and tremendous
light. His deep insight into and forever love of humanity,
especially
children, brings with it a sense of hope and peace.
Maestro cellist Pablo Casals put it the best, when after
hearing Sensei Suzuki's students he stated, "...how wonderful it is to see that
grown-up people think of the smallest as this to teach them to begin with noble
feelings, with noble deeds."
Essential Bibliography for Parents Teachers
Ability Development from Age Zero. Suzuki, S. 1969 Athens, Ohio: Senzay.
Between Parent and Teacher: A Teachers Guide To
Parent Education
by Susan Kempter
Resource for teachers to help parents understand the Suzuki
philosophy, and create
a positive learning environment. Can be
purchased through Shar
Journey
Down the Kreisler Highway: Reflections on the Teachings of Shinichi
Suzuki
by Craig Timmerman
Shinichi
Suzuki : The Man and His Philosophy 1995 edition
by Evelyn Hermann
Suzuki
Concept : An Introduction to a Successful Method for Early Music Education
by Elizabeth Mills, S. Therese
Murphy
Suzuki
Parent's Diary : Or How I Survived My First 10,000 Twinkles
by Caroll Morris
Suzuki
Violin Method in America : Suzuki Method Symposium
by Dr. John D. Kendall, Suzuki teacher trainer and pioneer
The
Suzuki Violinist.
by William Starr. 1976. Knoxville, TN: Kingston Ellis Press.
To
Learn with Love. A Companion for Suzuki Parents
by William & Constance Starr. 1985. Knoxville, TN: Kingston Ellis Press.
Where
Love is Deep.
Suzuki, S. 1982. St. Louis, MO: Talent Education Journal.
The Writings of Shinichi Suzuki, translated by Kyoko Selden,
in paperback and hardbound
are currently out of print, however it's worth it to seek
copies.
Young
Children's Talent Education & Its Method
by Shinichi Suzuki
Sheet-Music Books and Audio CD's for Students
Suzuki, S. Suzuki
Violin School Audio CD Volume 1
If you were to choosing between buying the sheet music
book which follows, or the CD,
begin with the CD. The music is not "Suzuki" music,
but selections from traditional folk and
classical music literature. Listening is the key ingredient
to "The Mother Tongue Approach."
Suzuki, S. Violin
Part Book 1
Each piece is chosen to teach important fundamental technical
skills, which take time and
consideration to be best applied. From Mozart's "Twinkle" to Bach
and Gossec, students
grow at an amazing rate, with the final graduation piece far surpassing "Stringbuilders"
and
other methodology books often used in public school classroom settings.
NOTE: This graded note-music repertoire is NOT the only
facet of the Suzuki Method.
Using this music does not a true Suzuki teacher or student
make. However this sheet music is
the standard curriculum for Suzuki violinists and can be
purchased through this site.
List price: $6.95 Amazon.com price: $6.46 or less
Suzuki, S. Suzuki Violin School Audio CD Volume 2
Martin, J I
Can Read Music: A Note Reading Book for Violin Students (Volume 1)
This terrific sheet music book goes through basic pitch
lessons on each left-side page,
and rhythm lessons on each right-side page. It's a great
daily reader builder for older
students who already possess a solid technique on the
instrument!
Also...
Suzuki, S. Viola Part Book 1
There is music repertoire available for piano, flute,
recorder, violin, viola, cello, string bass,
guitar and harp. Orchestral accompaniments and piano accompaniments have been
written
for many of these instruments, as well as duets, etudes, supplementary solos...
etc.
Summy-Birchard Inc., a division of Warner Bros., publishes extensive Suzuki
literature.
More Helpful Books:
Children
Learn What They Live: Parenting to Inspire Values
by Dorothy Law Nolte, Rachel Harris.
Forward by Jack Canfield, co-author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul"
This isn't a "Suzuki" book, but I love what it has
to say; words to live by!
How To Teach Your Baby to Read
by Glenn Doman revised 1994. Avery Penguin Putnam
The ideas that Glenn present apply to teaching word reading to the
pre-kindergartener,
but the concepts and belief in the child fit with Suzuki
Philosophy very well. Michiko Yurko
cites this as one of her resources for her note reading and
theory educational program called
Music Mind Games. Teachers can buy
"Music Mind Games" from Shar; cost is $445 for the full set.
How To
Multiply Your Baby's Intelligence
by Glenn Doman
"Teach a twelve-month-old to read. Teach a
twelve-month-old math. Teach a twelve-month-
old to understand and read a foreign language. Teach a
newborn infant to swim. Teach an
eighteen-month-old to play the violin. etc..."