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Websites: The Method Behind the Music

The Method Behind the Music is a website that features simple but complete text explanations with basic illustrations or simple animations.  Topics covered include Music Theory, the Mechanics of Music, Styles and History of Music, and Conducting. Highlights: Clear, simple illustrations and text Conducting section is interesting, and not commonly …

Website: San Francisco Symphony

The San Francisco Symphony for Kids website has lots of fun, interactive games that review basic music concepts. Highlights: Music Lab featuring 9 different games that explore pitch, harmony, rhythm, and other foundational music concepts Entertaining graphics, animations, and characters Instruments of the Orchestra section with descriptions and photos of the …

December Suzuki Quote

Success breeds success.  –Shinichi Suzuki A feeling of true accomplishment motivates ongoing effort.  Succeeding in one small step at a time provides the skills and the motivation to try the next step.  Positive feedback and encouraging correction can create an environment where true success is an ongoing experience.  Success can …

Website: Practice Spot

Practicespot bills itself as the place for Ideas and Resources for Great Music Lessons Highlights: Free Tools section with a staff paper …

August Suzuki Quote

If love is deep, much can be accomplished.  –Shinichi Suzuki It is amazing how motivating the love of another person can be.  …