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February Suzuki Quote

The purpose of Talent Education is to train children, not to be professional musicians but to be fine musicians and to show high ability in any other field they enter.  –Shinichi Suzuki It is important to remember that the goal is more than just technical proficiency or some sort of …

Parent Focus 2

(part 2 of 6 from the article Parent Focus) How do I help my child get ready on lesson day? It is very helpful if your student can practice the morning of his/her lesson.  At the very least, make sure the necessary lesson book and music books are packed and in …

Parent Focus 1

(part 1 of 6 from the article Parent Focus) The Suzuki Method is unique in part because it involves the triangle of student, teacher, and parent.  Teacher and parent work together to support the student’s growth and development as a person as well as a musician.  As the parent of …

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 …

Lending Library

(The Lending Library posts are intended to highlight an item that I have purchased for my studio library.  I am happy to …

Practice Environment 6

(checklist 6 of 6 from the article A Healthy Practice Environment) Instead of an article, this month I would like to pass on …

Practice Environment 5

(checklist 5 of 6 from the article A Healthy Practice Environment) Instead of an article, this month I would like to pass on …

Practice Environment 4

(checklist 4 of 6 from the article A Healthy Practice Environment) Instead of an article, this month I would like to pass on …

Practice Environment 3

(checklist 3 of 6 from the article A Healthy Practice Environment) Instead of an article, this month I would like to pass on …

January Suzuki Quote

If a child hears good music from the day of his birth, and learns to play it himself, he develops sensitivity, discipine, …