Listening is a key component of the Suzuki approach to music education. Suzuki himself called it the "Mother Tongue Method", linking how we learn language to how we learn music. Imagine trying to speak a language you've never heard!
Listening has a powerful impact on learning repertoire. Are you struggling to remember your review pieces?Listen!Is learning new pieces really challenging?Listen!
Here is a collection of articles about the benefits of listening, and practical tips for your to create a Lifestyle of Listening.
14 Tech Tips for Suzuki Listening
5 Articles on Suzuki Method Listening
Daily “Chore” or “Joy”? Why Listen?
How to Implement Listening in Home Practice
How to Make Suzuki Listening Part of of Your Family’s Daily Routine
Listening in a Purposeful, Customized Way
Ten Benefits of Listening to the Suzuki Recordings
Weekly Listening for Musicians Young and Old
Looking for some listening recourses? I'm compiling these instrument-specific spreadsheets to help you find what works for you. These are works in progress, and will be updated periodically. The documents are shared with "commenter" permission, so if a link no longer works or you have a resource to suggest, please comment!
Suzuki Piano Listening Resources
Suzuki Viola Listening Resources
Suzuki Violin Listening Resources