This reflection offers four important questions that would have an important impact on one’s life if asked regularly. This episode is part of the “Reflections” series of podcast episodes, which are short, minutes long reflections about a quote or other thought from Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s philosophy or writing. The purpose of these reflections is to … Continue reading "Reflections — Questions for Life Reflection"

Stephen Covey’s Habit 3 advises Suzuki teachers and parents to put first things first in order to be effective when working with children. This is the third habit in the series of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Suzuki Teachers and Parents, based on the 7 Habits as set out by Stephen R. Covey. This episode … Continue reading "070 TSP Habit 3: Put First Things First | Manage Yourself"

Dr. Suzuki thought that of all the work that a parent does, raising children was the most important. He raised the question of why parents were too busy to spend time developing their children’s abilities and urged parents instead to decide whether being busy or bringing up their children was the more important. This episode … Continue reading "Reflections — Commitment to Raise Children"

Suzuki teachers and parents need to begin with the end in mind in order to be effective today. This is the second habit in the series of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Suzuki Teachers and Parents, based on the 7 Habits as set out by Stephen R. Covey. This episode discusses why it is … Continue reading "069 TSP Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind | Scrooge & the Future Ghost"

Dr. Suzuki thought that parents were cultivators and bore the ultimate responsibility for ability development. This episode asks the listener to question beliefs about a parent’s responsibility for the child’s education. This episode is part of the “Reflections” series of podcast episodes, which are short, minutes long reflections about a quote or other thought from … Continue reading "Reflections — Cultivate With Love"

Suzuki teachers and parents need to be proactive and take charge. This is the first habit in the series of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Suzuki Teachers and Parents, based on the 7 Habits as set out by Stephen R. Covey. This episode discusses why it is important to become aware of our language … Continue reading "068 TSP Habit 1: Be Proactive | Take Charge"

Dr. Suzuki thought that a mother’s and father’s influence on children was great, and that “designing every day in happiness will result in a lifetime of happiness.” (Ability Development from Age Zero by Dr. Suzuki) This episode is part of the “Reflections” series of podcast episodes, which are short, minutes long reflections about a quote … Continue reading "Reflections — A Parent’s Influence"

This episode introduces a new series to the Teach Suzuki Podcast: the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Suzuki Teachers and Parents, based on the 7 Habits as set out by Stephen R. Covey. The episode will relate these habits to the Suzuki journey and suggest ways that we can strengthen our character, Suzuki relationships, and … Continue reading "067 TSP Habits of Highly Effective Suzuki Teachers & Parents"

Dr. Suzuki thought that happiness was an ability and that children could be taught how to be thankful and build the ability to feel happiness. This episode is part of the “Reflections” series of podcast episodes, which are short, minutes long reflections about a quote or other thought from Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s philosophy or writing. … Continue reading "Reflections — The Ability to be Happy"

When a new parent calls the studio for the first time, they may not know what information is important to share or request. Teachers may not have the time to handle these initial communications in a thorough way. This episode sets out one way to handle these communications. From the initial phone call through the … Continue reading "066 TSP Interviewing a Parent | How I Handle New Parent Communications"