Wrong education and upbringing produces ugly personalities, whereas a fine upbringing and good education will bring forth superior sense and feeling, as well as nobility and purity of mind.
Shinichi SuzukiRead
Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue. The potential of every child is unlimited.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Musical ability can be cultivated through training, similar to how children learn to speak their native language.
Shinichi Suzuki emphasizes that musical ability is not a fixed trait that one is born with, but rather a skill that can be nurtured and developed through proper guidance and education. Just as every child learns their mother tongue, every child has the capacity to develop musical skills if given the right training and opportunities, highlighting the limitless potential that exists within each individual.
Themes
Musical AbilityTrainingChildrenPotentialEducation
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher might use this quote to inspire students during a music class.
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