by Stephanie Ashman | Jul 17, 2021 | Online Learning, Parent Corner
The Benefits of Transition Time! “Time for flute!”…and your child is sitting in the middle of a mountain of Legos. Or maybe they are playing outside and don’t want to come in. Perhaps they are in the middle of a major meltdown. As teachers, we have seen it all and we...
by Stephanie Ashman | Jun 3, 2021 | Online Learning, Parent Corner
Parents play a vitally important role in Suzuki lessons. You might be wondering how this role is best adapted for the online format. Following is a framework on how to participate in your child’s virtual musical journey, by age: Ages 3-5 This age group requires...
by Stephanie Ashman | Mar 15, 2021 | Parent Corner, Practice
When kids start music lessons, they are usually very excited! Everything is fresh and new and the instrument is almost like a special new toy. But then after a while, the child begins to realize that doing this “thing” is hard work and suddenly it...
by Stephanie Ashman | Feb 15, 2021 | Parent Corner, Practice
Playfulness is the way to go when engaging young children! Sometimes you just need to take the pressure off and lighten the mood. Laughter has the ability to reduce stress, improve circulation, and re-energize the body; all things we need for good concentration when...
by Stephanie Ashman | Jan 11, 2021 | Parent Corner, Practice
Learning to read music is hard work, but it can also be so much fun! Try these creative, hands-on games at home to spice up the way you practice note reading. 1. “I Spy” Notes & Symbols “I spy with my little eye… a quarter note, a...