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Suzuki Piano Group Classes

Jan 8, 2019 | Articles for Parents, Group Class, Piano Studio, Teacher Training

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...

How to get kids to practice

Dec 27, 2017 | beginning, intermediate, Piano Studio, Practicing, Teacher Training

This article by Kristin at My Fun Piano Studio provides a great set of useful ideas about getting students to practice. See if any of these work for you! How to Get Kids to Practice Piano When you ask piano teachers and piano parents what their top struggles are,...

Perfect Recipe for Group Class

Feb 24, 2017 | Group Class, Teacher Training

A Perfect Recipe for Hybrid Piano Group Lesson Plan To inspire active listening to the performer, I like to assign each listener in the group something specific to watch or listen for. Here are some suggestions: correct notes, rhythm, hand position, dynamics,...

How to lesson plan for group classes

Feb 24, 2017 | Group Class, Teacher Training

How I Lesson Plan for Group Classes On my lesson plan, I organize each activity chronologically, with a note next to each activity of the approximate time that each activity will begin. I usually watch the clock pretty closely as I teach and try to stay on schedule....

Feb 24, 2017 | Uncategorized

On my lesson plan, I organize each activity chronologically, with a note next to each activity of the approximate time that each activity will begin. I usually watch the clock pretty closely as I teach and try to stay on schedule. If an activity takes longer or...

Your Role as a Suzuki Parent

Jan 29, 2017 | advanced, Articles for Parents, beginning, intermediate, Pedagogy, Piano Studio, Practice Ideas, Practicing, Suzuki Philosophy, Teacher Training

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...

Practicing: Pain or Pleasure

Jan 16, 2017 | advanced, Articles for Parents, beginning, intermediate, Piano Studio, Practice Ideas, Practicing

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.

A Gift of Love to the World

Jan 16, 2017 | Pedagogy, Suzuki Philosophy, Teacher Training

Beginning in 1867, in spite of its venerable history and culture, Japan recognized that if it was to escape the colonization that had already beset an equally proud China, it would have to quickly learn and understand the ways of the West. It initiated a policy of sending its best young men to Europe and the United States to absorb as much as possible of Western culture before returning home.

10 Commandments for the Suzuki Parent

Jan 16, 2017 | Articles for Parents, Miscellaneous goodies, Piano Studio, Teacher Training

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...