by Stephanie Ashman | Sep 13, 2020 | Parent Corner, Practice
Does your child get easily frustrated when something is hard? If the answer is yes, that is completely normal! The ability to overcome challenges is something that has to be built throughout childhood. Learning a musical instrument is the perfect way to develop...
by Stephanie Ashman | Mar 10, 2017 | Parent Corner
Fallacies You May Have Heard About the Suzuki Approach There are many misconceptions about the Suzuki Approach to music education. Many parents and traditional music teachers believe them to be true, either because 1) they don’t fully understand the philosophy...
by Stephanie Ashman | Jan 30, 2017 | Parent Corner
Expectations for Very Young Suzuki Flute Students You may have experienced an early childhood music class. Families and toddlers sitting together on the floor laughing, singing, and playing with tiny drums and shakers. There is so much learning taking place during...
by Stephanie Ashman | Jan 30, 2017 | Parent Corner
The Suzuki Triangle: Student, Teacher, Parent. All are equal components of a successful Suzuki experience, but what exactly is the role of the parent? Suzuki education differs from traditional methods of teaching primarily because of the parent’s involvement in the...
by Stephanie Ashman | Sep 22, 2016 | Practice
Practice Time Can Be Playtime! “Only practice on the days that you eat” ~Shinichi Suzuki Impossible! Unrealistic! Or is it? Practicing at home is a huge part of the process of learning a musical instrument. However, there is no reason it has to be a...