About
My Background
Suzuki Early Childhood Education
Suzuki Early Childhood Education
Karen Huffman has been playing piano for over 30 years, teaching for 15 years and holds a Masters in Music Education - Piano Pedagogy. She has received training from countless Suzuki Trainers across the US and Canada as well as from Dr Suzuki's Talent Education school in Matsumoto, Japan. She also has extensive training and experience in Suzuki Early Childhood Education.
Suzuki Early Childhood Education
Suzuki Early Childhood Education
Suzuki Early Childhood Education
"If children hear fine music from the day of their birth and learn to play it, they develop sensitivity, discipline and endurance. They get a beautiful heart."
-Shinichi Suzuki
Suzuki Early Childhood Education has boiled every aspect of Suzuki's philosophy into a wonderful, fun and exciting experience for you and your child. These are the w
"If children hear fine music from the day of their birth and learn to play it, they develop sensitivity, discipline and endurance. They get a beautiful heart."
-Shinichi Suzuki
Suzuki Early Childhood Education has boiled every aspect of Suzuki's philosophy into a wonderful, fun and exciting experience for you and your child. These are the words we live by:
Every Child Can Learn
Ability Develops Early
Environment Nurtures Growth
Children Learn From One Another
Success Breeds Success
Parental Involvement is Critical
Encouragement is Essential
Many scientific studies now support every aspect of these words and we are excited to show you!
Suzuki Method
Suzuki Early Childhood Education
Suzuki Method
Also known as the Mother Tongue Method, the Suzuki method is based on how children learn their native language. Because of the structure of this method, children are able to begin study at a very early age. By listening to their recording every day, children become fluent in music before they ever approach their chosen instrument. Just li
Also known as the Mother Tongue Method, the Suzuki method is based on how children learn their native language. Because of the structure of this method, children are able to begin study at a very early age. By listening to their recording every day, children become fluent in music before they ever approach their chosen instrument. Just like in language learning, reading is delayed until the child feels confident in the basics of playing.
The Suzuki Method also focuses on creating empathy and character in children. As a teacher, my proudest moments have not been when my students played their best (though I am always proud then too), but when they have shown absolute kindness toward another person.
As Dr Suzuki said: "Beautiful tone, beautiful heart.