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Shinichi Suzuki

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Educator

The Resume

    (October 17, 1898-January 26, 1998)
    Born in Nagoya, Japan
    Developed the Suzuki Method for teaching young students the violin
    Wrote the book 'Nurtured by Love'

Why he might be annoying:

    He believes that musical ability is not an inborn talent.
    His methods caused many parents to put their kids through years of music lessons, thinking they'll end up being virtuosos (or at least have something to put on their college application).
    His method may compromise a student's ability to read sheet music.
    His method does not seem to encourage original interpretation.
    Many students want to quit violin by the time they are teenagers, or when their music interests change.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His package includes a CD of the songs you're learning, so at least you know what the song sounds like before you learn it.
    He helped kids develop a new hobby.
    He believed that kids have an ability to learn if they have loving parents and loving teachers.
    He was married to the same woman until his death.
    He lost a brother in World War II.

Credit: corrupt200


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 41.94% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 48.00% Annoying