At A PAUTA Academy, all parents and students begin by learning short, popular pieces from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods, following the same sequence for all students. These pieces are easy to sing and memorize, allowing students to become familiar with the instrument more quickly.
Throughout this entire process, the participation of one of the parents or the child’s legal guardian is mandatory and of utmost importance. They play a crucial role throughout the learning process by learning alongside the student all the initial steps involved in learning the instrument. This allows them to provide dedicated support during the student’s daily practice sessions at home.
Do parents need to know music to help with practice?
Parents do not need to have any musical knowledge to effectively support their children’s practice within the Suzuki Method.
The parents’ contribution is valuable for reasons that go beyond musical technical knowledge:
- Maturity and Discernment: Even if they don’t master the instrument, parents are older and have a greater capacity for understanding and organization than the child, knowing better what needs to be done at each moment.
- The “Memory” of the Lesson: Parents act as a guide at home, reminding the child of the instructions given by the teacher and helping to clarify doubts about what was assigned during the lesson.
- Encouraging Persistence: Their main role is to support discipline and persistence, encouraging the child to practice even on days when they feel more “lazy.”
- Developing Responsibility: The active presence of parents helps the child pay more attention and take greater responsibility for their learning and daily practice routines.