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Feb 07
2012

Suzuki Program vs. Traditional Violin & Music Lessons in Weston FL

Posted by: Diane Stockton-Breese in MyBlog

Suzuki Program vs. Traditional: Which Music Curriculum Is Better?

What is the world renowned Suzuki Method of music instruction?  It was founded by Dr. Suzuki, a violin teacher in Japan.  The components of this curriculum include:  listening, repetition, encouragement, and learning to play music before learning to read music.  He believed children could learn music early in life in the same way they learned to speak and the most important factor is involved parents and loving teachers.  Every child has talent and deserves to have his or her potential nurtured and developed.  This philosophy also believes that the study of music helps to develop self-esteem in children, respect for others, and a cultivated aesthetic sensibility.  Music is the universal language, which helps to bring harmony and peace to the world.

Jammin Kids in Weston Offers the International Suzuki Method for Violin Lessons and More

Jammin Kids currently has Suzuki trained instructors in the violin, viola, and guitar.  We maintain a range of Suzuki materials such as instruction and performance books available for purchase.  We are also affiliated with the Suzuki Association of the Americas and the Suzuki Association of South Florida.

Traditional Music Lessons Also Offered at Our Weston Music Academy

Jammin Kids has been teaching music lessons in Weston, Florida since 1995.  We don't require our customers to follow one set curriculum.  One of the secrets to our success is not only trying to match the right teacher with the student but also the right curriculum.  Also important is finding the instrument best suited to your child.  Some of our students start out with one instrument and then move on to others.  Different students learn at different paces.  Different instructors prefer different curriculums.  Some curriculums & instructors are more challenging, while others are more laid back.  Some older students (middle & high school) tend to not want their parents taking the lessons with them.  Others form family Garage Bands!  The key to success knows your child, finding not only the right teacher but also the right instrument as well as the best curriculum suited for them to successfully learn how to play an instrument.  We can all race to learn an instrument but even if we each go at different paces hopefully we will all still know how to play one by the end of the race!   
For more information on all that Jammin Kids International Music Academy of Weston has to offer, visit www.JamminKidsWeston.com  or call 954-389-5899.  We are open 7 days a week:  Monday to Friday from 1PM – 9PM; Saturdays from  9AM – 5PM; and  Sundays from noon – 5PM.