Group class Keeps you in good shape - like dribbling and passing drills in basketball - these are the fundamentals and once you know how to do them you keep them a part of each practice - they are the foundation of other skills you will work on. sample practice chart
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The To Be List

Being a Suzuki Parent can feel like a big to do list :

Attend Lessons
Take notes
Ask the right questions
Attend Group Classes & Recitals
Make sure your child has all the materials & equipment they need
Make sure to listen every day
Practice on the days that you eat!

The list could go on and on and it’s an important list for sure

However, on days where it all seems like a bit much – when you wonder if it’s worth it or if you’re doing the right thing . . .  I would challenge you to think of a TO BE list instead . . .

Suzuki To Be List

Be present
Be a family that listens to beautiful music
Be a part of the community around you
Be daily practicers
Be your child’s biggest fan
 .  .   .
 I am sure we could go on and add more (I would love to hear what readers would add!) but it’s a start at least.  As a teacher, I am passionate about the idea that if we focus on what we want to be: as a family, a parent (a teacher, or a student) then we can create an environment that helps students be successful.
Having a lot to do is stressful –  having the chance to develop into who we want to be is inspiring! I challenge you to give it a try!

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Post Has 3 Comments

  1. I love this! Thank you so much for this blog post, it is so easy to get discouraged when there is so much to do. I would add: Be Curious. Asking questions and looking for solutions with openness and curiosity. Why is my child fighting practice today? What is my child feeling about ______? Why did I let ____________ make me lose my patience? Why did this passage not sound quite right? etc.

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