111 TSP The Zubin Factor | Building Connection

My first dog, Zubin, taught me a great lesson about building connection. Today’s episode will talk about the importance of building connection between our students rather than quickly assuming that children are misbehaving or unwilling to learn. I offer up a few stories from my teaching studio and my donkeys on my Texas ranch, and I throw in a brief look at John Cage’s aleatory compositions.

I mentioned a really terrific book that I am reading and plan to podcast about in the near future. Here is a link to that book if you wish to get a head start on reading it. This is an affiliate link, which means that the podcast and blog receive a small benefit at no additional cost to you, should you use the link provided here:

Playful Parenting by Lawrence Cohen, PhD

If you have questions or answers or you would like to comment or leave me a voice mail, you can do so at (512) 537-6356. If you would like to send me an email, you may do so at paula@teachsuzuki.com. I welcome comments and questions about this episode and am interested in hearing about the perspective of other parents and teachers.

You may find more information and useful articles on my blog at: Teach Suzuki Blog.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

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Author: Paula Bird

I am a professional violinist, university teacher, and private instructor with training in the Suzuki Method of Talent Education. I have decades of experience as a teacher and am willing to share my knowledge with parents and teachers of children who are learning music using the Suzuki Method.

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