Suzuki Planet

Brecklyn talks to Lily about distractions while practicing, specific assignments from teachers, and practice partners.

Listening Suggestion: "Nocturne" by Lili Boulanger

Practice Suggestion: Play slow.

Brecklyn talks to Frankie about why she chose the violin, practicing three times a day, and fun group lesson games.

Frankie recommends this book.

Listening Suggestion of the week: Franck Violin Sonata played by Itzhak Perlman.

Practice Suggestion of the week: Pick a go to and a back up practice time.

Brecklyn talks to Audrey about how practicing is like brushing your teeth and some great ideas for practice fun.

Listening Suggestion: String Quartet in F Major by Maurice Ravel

Practice Suggestion: One handed practice.

Listen to this week's episode on the SPP Parent Edition podcast here. We discuss great ways to transition to practice.

Brecklyn talks to Owen about the hardest part of playing the violin, practicing games, and how is teacher makes things fun.

McKenzie's Listening Suggestion: The Golden Age by violinist, Ray Chen

Brecklyn's Practice Suggestion: Use dice to randomize practice activities or decide number of repetitions.

Brecklyn talks to Kerissa about learning to read music, reviewing every day, and the thrill of learning something new.

Tip of the week: put your number one practice goal on a big sheet of paper.

Listening suggestion of the week: I'm Not Perfect by Laurie Berkner.

Thank you to Neil and Rachel of Chili Dog Strings for our SUPER COOL theme music!

Brecklyn talks to Aliya about playing in a quartet, taking cello lessons from her mom, and the power of a checklist.

She also recommends two books: Bliss and Percy Jackson

Tip of the week- Use a timer

Listening suggestion of the week- Korngold Violin Concerto in D Major

Thank you to Neil and Rachel of Chili Dog Strings for our SUPER COOL theme music!

Avoid burnout by joining orchestra!

Brecklyn interviews the amazing Lacee, an 11 year old violinist from Texas. She talks about what she loves about her teacher, what talent really is, and the magic of reserving practice time for pop songs.

Tip of the Week- always get some practicing done in the morning.

Listening Suggestion of the Week- Itzhak Perlman plays Fritz Kreisler

https://open.spotify.com/album/5UamZwiKDXurp4C1552F9A?si=kTIP_zcZSnKajQG0luat3g

Thank you to Neil and Rachel of Chili Dog Strings for our SUPER COOL theme music!