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The Suzuki Method of Piano, also known as the Mother Tongue Method, is an educational music method developed by Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki. The idea behind the method is to teach children musical skills in much the same way that they learned their native language—by listening and repeating. The Suzuki Method has been adapted for various instruments, including the piano.

The method involves a number of unique features. First, it encourages children to start learning an instrument at a very young age, sometimes as young as 3 years old. Second, it emphasizes the role of the parent in the learning process. Parents are often asked to attend lessons with the child and then practice with them at home. Third, it uses listening to recordings as a key part of the learning process. The idea is that children will absorb the music by ear before they start to learn it on their instrument. Finally, it teaches pieces in a specific sequence, often