The development of ability cannot be accomplished by mere thinking or theorizing, but must be accompanied by action and practice. –Shinichi Suzuki Don’t just think about it–take action to do it! Music is physical, not just mental, and learning occurs through practice, not just thought. The skill of seeing a …
A true artist is a person with beautiful and fine feelings, thoughts, and actions. –Shinichi Suzuki Perhaps your student won’t be a lifelong piano artist, but everyone can be an artist at something. The technical skills of playing an instrument will eventually become tools for the expression of the thoughts …
(The Lending Library posts are intended to highlight an item that I have purchased for my studio library. I am happy to loan these items to you if you are interested in a closer look!) Raising Musical Kids by Patrick Kavanaugh This is an easy-to-read, approachable book for parents. I …
If a child hears good music from the day of his birth, and learns to play it himself, he develops sensitivity, discipine, …
