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 — Understand Others"

This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast looks at why review and repetition is so important, and it offers a few ideas about adding review to home practices. Listen and see if there is something useful for your particular home practice session. The podcast referenced a powerful NY Times Bestselling book about habits. If you … Continue reading "025 TSP Why do We Review?"

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 – Prayerful Heart"

This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast looks at how parents might help their children at group classes and in preparation for classes, and it offers several little suggestions to make things more enjoyable for the parent, the child, and most important of all — the TEACHER! If you would like to comment or leave … Continue reading "024 TSP How to Help at 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-Kindness"

This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast looks at how difficult it is for parents to have happy practice sessions with their children in the home and offers reasons why this may be the case. As always, the podcast offers some suggestions for improving the situation, including the bandaid theory. Listen and see if there … Continue reading "023 TSP The Bandaid Theory"

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-An Admirable Heart"

This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast looks more closely at the phlegmatic personality style, as described by Florence Littauer in her personality plus books. In particular, this episode looks at the traits of a peaceful, relaxed, and compassionate phlegmatic child from the parenting and teaching perspectives and offers suggestions about how to improve the … Continue reading "022 TSP The Peaceful Child"

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-Disobedience"

This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast looks more closely at the choleric personality style, as described by Florence Littauer in her personality plus books. In particular, this episode looks at the traits of a strong-willed choleric child from the parenting and teaching perspectives and offers suggestions about how to improve the parenting and teaching … Continue reading "021 TSP The Powerful Child"