Suzuki believed that talent is developed, not inborn. This was in my mind when I saw A. at Nutcracker rehearsal and she quizzed me on which of her students I teach privately. She commented as I listed students: "he's a troublemaker", "did you know she's really smart?", and "personally, I don't think he has much talent." The last one surprised me, because the student she was commenting on is one who is making a huge amount of progress in my studio. At that moment I gave silent thanks that I have this student, one who loves the violin and practices. A. may disagree, but I know this student will be a talented violinist.
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