Musical Expression
The Encyclopedia Britannica defines musical expression as, “that element of musical performance which is something more than mere notes.” Being able to read and accurately play the notes on the page is an important skill to develop. However, the real music exists off...
5 Ways to Fit Practice Into Your Day
1. Write it down! Just like you have a schedule for soccer practice, you need to have a schedule for when you will practice your instrument. Get it on the calendar, get it down on paper. 2. Attach it to an already existing routine: Maybe practice gets done right...
Joyful Development
The art of making music should always be joyous. Those numerous mistakes quickly develop into awesome, wonderful glorious music. As parents and teachers we must allow the child to develop their musicianship in a loving, caring, nurturing manner. That can be done by...
Being an Online Suzuki Parent
Expectations of parents have fluctuated greatly in this time of Covid-19 and adjusting to online schooling and lessons. However, collaboration is key when it comes to having virtual Suzuki lessons. The Suzuki Triangle - the connection between parent, student, and...
Organizing At Home Practice
Organizing At-Home Practice! We’re all spending a lot of time at home these days. Practicing is a great way to keep students’ engaged and give them a break from screens. Having a variety of focused activities is important to keep all that practice interesting....
Turning Frustration into Success!
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...
Why Take Summer Lessons?
We have all had to readjust our lives during this period of Covid-19. This summer will look differently than any summer we’ve lived through. I am so glad that the staff at Flute and Friends are committed to your ongoing music lessons! So many things have been shuffled...
Making the Most of a Zoom Recital
Though we are unable to meet in person, you and your child have accomplished something great this semester by learning and growing together in music — and there’s no better way to celebrate that than by gathering for a Zoom recital! Here are some tips for our recital...
Reasons To Get Hooked on YouTube!
Reasons to get hooked on YouTube YouTube is one of the sharpest double-edged swords that the internet has to offer. Despite the fact that it has melted my developing brain for countless hours, I would not be the musician or music lover that I am without it. The...
The Art of Listening
To play on Elizabeth Bishop’s poem “One Art,” the art of listening isn’t hard to master. The Suzuki guitar teacher and Suzuki violin mom Michele Horner advises listening to the recordings of current repertoire ten times a day. That may sound like a lot, but the...
