No Shortcuts When it comes to developing musical skill, there are no shortcuts. There are longer roads than others. For example, if a student learns a technique incorrectly, she then has to spend valuable time and energy to re-learn it later. Working with a competent teacher can help determine the straightest path and avoid time-wasting detours. Yet conversely, the insatiable search for the perfect teacher often has the opposite effect. Rather than fast-tracking a student, constantly switching teachers produces a lack of continuity that can hinder a student’s progression. Still, there are no real shortcuts. In our world of instantaneous information and fast food, the reality of the time, effort, and patience required of a parent and student on a musical journey astounds us. Why does it take so much work? As much as we may try to fight the reality, musical competence requires thoughtful and deep practice. Cultivating a precise and complicated skill demands focused practice ...
Thoughts and experiences while exploring the Suzuki Method of teaching.