@Ferret- you are so right on.

Suzuki Method is a approach to learning which can be applied to any music you want to learn. The suzuki books provide accesible, graded repetoire that is fun to play. First you learn the songs by ear from your teacher. You listen to a recording of the song often to get the song in your head. Then you play the song in a group jam to improve and learn to play nice with others. The parent if you have one, guides your daily practice to keep you focused. And you practice often. The student often cant read music at the beginning and isnt taught to read music until much later in the program.

That is the method according to the suzuki teachers book I have. I think its pretty effective and many people may already be learning in this style without even knowing it. The rest of the method is basically suzukis tips and techniques for keeping the young child engaged and interested.
just saying.

I was just trying to illiterate that the books themselves are largely immaterial and that the "method" can be used to learn any tune or from any books. I did read earlier post where you said that you hadnt used the books in particular.

The purpose of the vid is to highlight how this particular 7 year old is doing, not to show my "teachyness" or lack thereof. I already know of the negatives, I figured them out on my own thank you.

So I just spent the last three days in the hospital. I have diabeties and wasnt taking care of it properly and like a rattler it up and bit me! My fault, lesson learned. Whilst I was convalescing my violin was brought to me. Not wanting to make a ruccus or anything I decided to go no bow. I plucked and fingered away the day. This caused me to discover something about my fingerings. My third finger isnt as strong as the rest and doesnt really come down hard enough to set any vibrations. I remember lifting and tapping exercises being recommended somewheres in my readings so thats what I began to do. I think my overall confidence in my lefthand has improved. I know my fingerstrength will as well. So, I just thought Id share that with you. As a tip it might apply to you and be helpful or not. Give it a try and see.

This is the guy, I dont recommend his site by the way, wasnt impressed by the lack of explanation. But I think the info is good.

He doesnt want a shoulder rest, says he doesnt like it. He wont even put a towel up there. He requires reminding occaisionally of his posture which he then corrects. I dont hound him about it because he gets frustrated and shuts down. This format is much more relaxed for him and he enjoys it more. In the time I have known him his attention span at the lessons has lengthened considerably. He is always prepared for the lesson and shows alot of enthusiasm. He and his family refuse or "forget" to listen to the recordings. I mix it up playing with him and letting him play alone. He can accurately play from memory the first 8 suzuki tunes in book 1. He doesnt always play them like a song though and so I play with him so he can hear how it should go as well as get used to playing with others. The vid was just a snippet of the 45 min I spend with him.
His mother says he has adhd and they do practice some, good luck getting him to have a focused practice at this age on his own. He has also started to learn how to read the sheet music. I think he is doing wonderfully.
He is the youngest I have ever worked with and I think over a short period of time he will adjust into a more traditional routine. This past Saturday I said to him he was responsible for preparing for the next lesson and I would grade him on it. Little by little they will come around. Mom doesn't want to push him too hard. First and formost this should be fun.