How Important is Listening to Recordings, Really?

You've probably had teachers who encouraged you to listen to recordings, and one of the Suzuki method's core elements is the importance of listening to recordings. But does this actually help learning? Or is it just one of those things that we do because it sounds like the right thing to do, and we've always done it that way?

A 2012 study provides some answers - and additional insights on different types of listening: passive listening and distracted listening.

 How Important is Listening to Recordings, Really?

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