by Elisa Muzzillo | Feb 24, 2020 | Practice
Sometimes I tell my students that their fingers have brains. They get really excited & maybe even freaked out – and the best part is that I’m telling the truth. Noelle Perrin, a Suzuki teacher trainer, uses this explanation with her students when she talks...
by May Ye | Feb 10, 2020 | Practice
It’s really tempting to jump back to the beginning of a piece and try again when you make a mistake. Rather, I’d like to suggest that you isolate the section where you are having trouble and repeat that section a few times. Then, back up a little bit and play through...
by Elisa Muzzillo | Jan 30, 2020 | Practice
Learning and playing a “C” on the flute is a fundamental pillar of Book 1. From Cuckoo to Bourée, C is found in every piece consecutively for a great reason: it’s challenging to play, yet a vital part of beginning the flute! Balancing the flute while playing is an...
by May Ye | Jan 21, 2020 | Practice
We play a lot of games together in lessons and in group classes. How can you bring those home with you? When we think about rhythm practice, here are a few ideas: Put on the radio, your Suzuki CD, any music: can you find and feel the beat and clap along? *Take it to...
by Rebecca Silverstein | Jan 6, 2020 | Practice
For most families, it’s incredibly difficult to stay focused on practice during the holidays. This is entirely understandable, as the holiday season is often the busiest time of the year. It may be tempting to procrastinate on getting back into your regular practice...
by May Ye | Dec 15, 2019 | Practice
The answer is yes! It’s important to continue practicing over the break. It’s okay to take a holiday off or a day off here and there, but don’t take every day off! Practicing keeps your child progressing whereas significant time off can set them behind. You can find...