I can’t believe it is already 2017! I really enjoyed the books we read in 2016, and can’t wait to continue to improve myself and my teaching by reading more great books. It was incredibly difficult to narrow down the selection to just one per month, so if you have other suggestions please include them in […]
Parents
Free Violin Nutcracker Arrangement
One of the many reasons we want our children to learn the violin or another instrument is to introduce them to the great music of the world. This is the perfect time of year to introduce your children to a wonderful work by a fantastic composer, The Nutcracker by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. (Chai-kahv-ski.) You can introduce […]
Why I’m Glad to Be a Suzuki Parent…
The Suzuki Method requires a lot from parents. Attendance at every lesson. Daily practice with your child. Making sure your student listens to the Suzuki repertoire. And much more! It is a huge commitment. Why do it when it requires so much? I asked the parents in my studio, and other Suzuki parents on social […]
Why I’m Grateful I’m a Suzuki Teacher
Because there are so many different music education philosophies and methods out there, and in honor of the holiday I wanted to feature a very special blog post series this week. Here in the United States we are celebrating Thanksgiving, so I asked my friends and colleagues to share their reasons why they are grateful […]
5 Violin Teaching Ideas for Suzuki Teachers…
Hello my friends! Today is a wonderfully gloomy day. The sky is dark outside my window even though it’s the middle of the afternoon, and the wind is rustling the bright yellow leaves in the most lovely way. I love fall! Even better, I get to spend this afternoon teaching my students and later, have […]
The Parent’s Role During Suzuki Violin Lessons…
How can you best help your child during their Suzuki violin lessons? Do you know what your teacher would like you to do during your child’s Suzuki violin lessons? Are the expectations clear? If you are a teacher, have you explained the importance of the parents’ role during the lesson? Whenever I start to become […]
5 Practice Tips for Suzuki Parents
Practicing with your child can be rough. Tantrums, stall tactics, power struggles, Suzuki parents are on the front lines and we all need some extra inspiration occasionally. If you are looking to breathe some new life into your practice routine with your Suzuki student, don’t fret! I have gathered these practice tips for Suzuki parents from […]
5 Violin Teaching Resources I’m Loving This Week
Getting ready for fall is one of the trickiest parts of being a violin teacher. It seems like everything goes crazy in August. New students calling, setting up the lesson schedule, parent education, and more. Not to mention, getting your own personal life in order too! Here are a five violin teaching tips, tricks, and […]
Is Your Mindset Sabotaging Your Music Students?
The Growth Mindset and Suzuki Philosophy… June’s book club pick was Mindset by Carol Dweck, so yes, I am incredibly behind! I always expect summer to move at a slower pace than the rest of the year, but then it moves faster? Does that happen to you? Ok, back to Mindset. I have read so […]
How I Use Music Teacher’s Helper to Streamline My Studio Schedule
And Make My Studio Parents’ Lives a Thousand Times Easier…. A few weeks ago, I shared a post about why I totally changed my make up lesson policy. I have moved to a much more flexible make-up policy. If my students give me 24-hour notice before they cancel lessons, they can register for a make up […]