Author: deborawrathall

• Suzuki culture operates as an economic engine

  Hi all! I have been discovering the coolest things about our Suzuki culture. Not only are teachers, students, and parents immersed in the wonderful educational process and community, but the…

• The Suzuki Method is a living culture

  Suzuki culture is largely a living, analog culture. We aren’t heavy on documenting and publicizing. Each moment is fleeting, though celebrated. Here is a peek into the beauty of it:…

• The Suzuki Method is a cherished educational approach

  Shinichi Suzuki’s wife was best friends with the woman who developed Montessori education. Suzuki’s claim was that any child can enjoy creating quality music given the right conditions. Suzuki put…

• Finger patterns as they appear in the early book 1 Suzuki violin repertoire -a post for teachers

  Which songs go from “E to 3 on the A”? Ask the student in early book 1 to think this over, and/or play the pieces and figure it out. _Twinkle…

• Parents as practice partners

  Practicing strategies that involve parents are highly effective for young students’ learning. Here is an example of a sequence for learning a new passage or piece of music that involves…

• Suzuki teachers learn IRL

  The Suzuki Method has never gone digital. It is as SLOW as can be. The tradition is pretty much an oral tradition. Ask me how I know: all the best…

• The Suzuki Method is a treasured practice and tradition

  I have been rediscovering the beautiful community that Suzuki builds. We are not just a kind of musical education –we are an integrated musical community. For some, the culture is…

• Parents are learning partners

  I am a Suzuki Mom too. I get it. Buckle in if you are new to this: it can be one of the most rich parenting experiences you can have.…

• Modeling technique and expression

  THIS IS THE FUN STUFF! I haven’t taught a wordless lesson yet, but am excited to try it. I am sure it will bring lots of laughter to the studio.…

• Our descriptive words matter

  Teacher trainers talk about this all the time. We are being more careful as a Suzuki community about how we describe technique to our students and parents. Your violin hand…