(An edited version of this article appeared in the Plucky Violin Teacher email community in June.) In much of Dr. Suzuki’s writings he talked about the importance of developing the character of the child as well as the musicianship. It’s an abstract concept that is sometimes difficult to translate into our day-to-day interactions with our […]
Personal Development
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome (For Suzuki Teachers)
Imposter Syndrome, or the belief that you are not qualified for your job despite evidence to the contrary, is a plague that affects almost everyone I know. I’ve heard about it from engineers, teachers, writers, business owners, and of course, music teachers. (And it probably doesn’t help that you’re told by everyone you know that […]
Five Violin Teaching Tips, Tricks, and Resources I’m Loving This Week — August 25, 2017
Hello friends! Long time no see! I’ve been taking it easy this summer, recovering from some major teacher burnout. (More on this later, I promise.) I’m so excited to be back on the blog lately, and after two Suzuki institutes this summer (ISSI and ASI), I am feeling more and more dedicated to my work […]
Do You Have Big Dreams For Your Music Teaching Business?
Take Your Music Teaching Business to the Next Level… Do you have a big goal for your music studio? Do you dream of opening your own music school, or hiring another teacher? Do you have a book or composition inside of you that needs to be shared? Are you aching to share your love of […]
The Music Performance Mindset
June’s book club pick is Mindset by Carol Dweck. I have begun reading it and I’m really enjoying it. I love all things personal development, so this book is right up my alley. These concepts are valuable to everyone, but especially musicians. Music performance is such a mental game, and we need to make sure […]
Are You Protecting Your Most Important Music Teaching Asset?
Making Your Health A Priority Can Save You Money and Time! A few weeks ago, I came down with a terrible cold. I started feeling a little crummy on a Thursday evening, and it got worse and worse. I was coughing uncontrollably, had lost my voice, and felt like I had been hit by a […]