Welcome, Suzuki Parents!
Find class notes, dates, links, resources, videos, and more!
Upcoming Events:
- January 19: Group Class 6:00-7:00pm
- February 2: Group Class 6:00-7:00pm
- February 23: Group Class 6:00-7:00pm
- March 9: Group Class 6:00-7:00pm
- April 6: Group Class 6:00-7:00pm
- April 20: Group Class 6:00-7:00pm
- April 22: Spring Recital 1:00-1:30pm
- May 4: Group Class 6:00-7:00pm
- May 18: Group Class 6:00-7:00pm
Parent Talk Notes
In case you didn’t make it to our latest group class, here are links to download the notes from our Group Class Parent Talks:
What Is Suzuki
How to develop healthy practice habits
Why Go to Summer Institutes
How to Practice During the Holidays
The Importance of Listening
Listening:
One of the most important and signature aspects of the Suzuki Method, using your recordings at home in a meaningful way can be challenging. Watch this video for “the big picture.”
Recommended Reading:
- Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki
- Ability Development from Age Zero by Shinichi Suzuki
- Helping Parents Practice: Ideas for Making it Easier by Edmund Sprunger
- To Learn With Love by William and Constance Starr
- How to Get Your Child to Practice…Without Resorting to Violence by C. Richards
Recommended Resources:
Suzuki Association of the Americas
Parents as Partners: resources and videos for Suzuki parents
Piano Tuners:
David Graham, 815-353-5450, grahampiano1@yahoo.com
Paul Carey, 708-955-0712, paulcarey440@yahoo.com
Piano rentals and sales:
Steinway Piano Gallery, 630-325-0500, Andree Hancock ahancock@steinway.com
Strings rentals, repairs and sales:
Austin’s Violin Shop, 630-466-7562, info@austinsviolinshop.com
Cherub violin for young beginners