Forest City String School

Delight must be the basis and aim of this art.

The Program

Development of the Method

Suzuki’s work was interrupted by World War II, and after its end he was determined to bring the beauty of music to the bleak lives of his nation’s children. He began teaching at a small school in Matsumoto, working to develop a sequential repertoire that would present musical and technical points in a logical manner. Within a few years Suzuki’s students were amazing listeners with their abilities.

The Talent Education movement grew as other teachers studied with Suzuki and began to teach throughout Japan. The program expanded as teachers of different instruments became interested in Suzuki’s approach, and materials were developed for cello, piano and flute. Over the years, thousands of Japanese children have received Suzuki training at the Talent Education Institute in Matsumoto or one of the branch schools in other cities.

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