Role of parents the Suzuki method

1. ROLE OF PARENTS, MOTIVATION,
HOW TO PRACTICE
Lilja Hjaltadóttir 2015
Kristinn Örn Kristinsson

2. THE SUZUKI TRIANGLE
The Teacher
The Child
The Parents
The Environment

3. THE ROLE OF THE PARENTS
 Attend all classes, write down assignments
 Create positive atmosphere at home
 Be a good role model
 Ensure daily listening
 Daily practising, follow excactly the teacher´s
instructions

4. ROLE OF TEACHER
 To understand the suzuki methodology
 Know how to work with children
 To be a good role model, demonstrate well with
beautiful tone
 Give clear assignments and be well organised
 To be pleasant and creative

5. ROLE OF CHILDREN
 Learn to concentrate
 Learn to follow instructions
 Learn to practice, repeat,
 Listen every day
 Whatch other children
 Learn to work with other children in a group

6. IDEAS TO CONSIDER WHEN PRACTICING
 Positive environment, amusing, stimulating, relaxed...
 Give time– no stress!
 Praise first – then suggest improvements
 Have fun – it is contagious!
 Ask – do not tell!
 Correct without words (actions, imitations, sounds)
 Help the children to be responsible themselves
 Give the children space to discover themselves

7. WHAT MOTIVATES THE CHILDREN?
 Listen to other children play
 To know the repertoire
 To progress
 To associate music with pleasant and positive activities.
 Group lessons that are fun and filled with inspiration
 Play in a concert
 Participate in workshops

8. WHAT CREATES RESULTS
 Listen, listen, listen and listen again!!
 Practice daily and follow exactly the teacher´s
instructions
 Be in a positive environment

9. TO MAKE PRACTICE (REPETITIONS)
MORE ENJOYABLE / REACH GOALS
Practice charts Snowballs Pick a card
Practice worms Domino
Practice tree Counting
Practice house Goggar
Stickers Lottery
Prizes Draw a number

10. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
 Always praise first– but be honest!
 Then suggest a point to work on
 Critisize an object (naughty finger) or an act, but not the
child itself.
 Ask, don´t tell!
 Be in a good mood!!
 Work on one point at a time
 Be absolutely sure on what and how to practice!
 If not – ask the teacher after the lesson!

11. RESULTS
 Amasing results in Japan!
 The mothers obey and respect the teacher
 The children obey their parents
 Great respect for teachers
 One hobby, not ten!

12. AT LAST... BUT NOT THE LEAST!
 Discipline = result = enjoyment!