CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki developed the Suzuki method more than fifty years ago. He believed all children could learn to play music. His method was later was adapted for other instruments. Shinichi Suzuki died in nineteen ninety-eight.
Rhonda Cole became one of the first Suzuki teachers in the United States about forty years ago. She trains violinists to become Suzuki instructors, but says teaching children to play is inspiring.
RHONDA COLE: "They're more sensitive to musical sounds."
JUNE SIMMS: Over time, children learn to read musical notes and later perform complex music. Divya Kumaran remembers how her early training opened a new world for her.
DIVYA KUMARAN: "It feels good after you've completed a song and after it's perfect."
The Suzuki method discourages competition among children. Instead, it encourages them to play together, including public performances.
CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: Kathy Adams joins her son Jared on the piano as he practices each day.
KATHY ADAMS: "I have such an appreciation for what it is to listen, to truly listen to the music. Jared's a great example. He has an amazing violin ear."
Jared says he was excited when he recently got an autograph from Joshua Bell, one of the world's top violinists.
JARED ADAMS: "I think he's absolutely brilliant. This is the first time I've actually walked up to him. I'm not sure if I said hello or not, but it was just amazing."
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