Articles for Parents
Suzuki Piano Group Classes
Suzuki Piano Group Classes: A Teacher's Reflections. This is an article from several years ago that I still find relevant when discussing the importance of group class and group class participation. It was written by Joan Linklater, a Suzuki teacher and professor...
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Your Role as a Suzuki Parent
The Suzuki experience is about your child first, playing the instrument second. Watch how your child learns,nurturing your child's spirit and building her self confidence, yet instilling a sense of achieving excellence at every level.It is important for the teacher...
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Practicing: Pain or Pleasure
Practicing, as we all know, is the most important road to successful progress. The lesson Happens once a week but practice happens (should happen!) seven times a week. While what is presented at the lesson is key, unless it is reinforced and integrated all week it is of little use. Yet successful practicing remains a mystery to many parents. Practice time all too often is filled with tension, struggle and a battle of wills.
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10 Commandments for the Suzuki Parent
Ten Commandments for Suzuki Parents Thou shalt offer loving encouragement to thy child. Thou shalt find something good in every attempt Thou shalt not compare thy child with another child Thou shalt communicate successes, failures, and frustrations with thy...
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Suzuki Association Website
Check out the Suzuki Association of the Americas Website for more parent articles https://suzukiassociation.org/news/tags/articles-for-parents/
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Getting it Right the First Time
"In Suzuki education, we don't fix because we get it right the first time." No fixing! Just get it right the first time. It sounds so easy. In reality, getting it right the first time is a tremendous challenge for student, parent, and teacher alike. ...
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What audition is and is not
First, you listened to the language. From the time of your birth, and even before, you were surrounded by the sound of language and conversation. You absorbed these sounds and became acculturated to the language of your environment. Truly by Ear: A Guide for Suzuki...
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