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 give parents and teachers a chance to spend a few minutes thinking about how great the impact might … Continue reading "Reflections – Ability Breeds Ability"

This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast discusses the components and focused activities that might comprise a group class. I discussed many helpful materials in this episode. Here are links to those items: Shel Silverstein Books Where the Sidewalk Ends A Light in the Attic Special Edition Falling Up My Favorite Dr. Seuss Books Go, … Continue reading "045 TSP How to Plan a Group Class"

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 give parents and teachers a chance to spend a few minutes thinking about how great the impact might … Continue reading "Reflections – Repeatedly Aim for Better Things"

This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast discusses the importance of group classes and visits the various components and skills that children and parents develop when they participate regularly in a group class program. The episode also encourages teachers to include group classes as part of the regular teaching program in the studio. If you … Continue reading "044 TSP Why Group Classes?"

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 give parents and teachers a chance to spend a few minutes thinking about how great the impact might … Continue reading "Reflections — Happy Practices"

This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast discusses recitals and recital preparation and suggests several useful tools and guidelines for parents and teachers. Here is a link to the article I wrote that includes some suggestions for building a recital preparation checklist: http://bit.ly/2jry3Do. If you have questions or answers or you would like to comment or … Continue reading "043 TSP Recital Preparation"

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 give parents and teachers a chance to spend a few minutes thinking about how great the impact might … Continue reading "Reflections — Reverence"

This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast talks about the bullet journal and how to use this as part of many other useful tools for both parents and teachers. If you are interested in trying out the bullet journal yourself, click the affiliate link below. As always, you are never under any obligation to purchase … Continue reading "042 TSP The Bullet Journal and Other Tools"

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 give parents and teachers a chance to spend a few minutes thinking about how great the impact might … Continue reading "Reflections – A Plan for the Year"

This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast relates my experience with the Kon Mari Method of tidying. I tell my story of the experience with my clothes, and I relate the entire experience of releasing old things in order to make room for joy in my life as it pertains to my teaching life. Listen … Continue reading "041 TSP The Kon Mari Experience"