Month: August 2016

Reflections-An Admirable Heart

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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 be on the world and our children with merely a slight moment of reflection about a behavior, thought, or attitude.

This brief episode discusses Dr. Suzuki’s belief that a parent’s own behavior might be the root cause of an unwanted behavior in the child. Have a listen and see if you agree with Dr. Suzuki’s advice about how to grow “an admirable heart” that would positively impact on the child’s attitudes and behaviors.

If you have a comment or suggestion, you can leave me a voice message on my voicemail line at 512-537-6356 or send me an email at paulabirdviolin@gmail.com.

For more information and articles, visit

http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

022 TSP The Peaceful Child

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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 parenting and teaching relationships.

The episode referenced and recommended a book about the personality styles by Florence Littauer. The link provided below is an affiliate link, meaning that there would be no additional cost to you, but that if you use the link, you will benefit the podcast and blog. I would greatly appreciate it!

Personality Plus for Parents: Understanding What Makes Your Child Tick by Florence Littauer: This book discusses in detail the various personality styles of children and how the parents’ personality styles impact on parenting issues.

If 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 paulabirdviolin@gmail.com.

You may find more information and useful articles on my blog at: http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

© 2016 by Paula E. Bird

Reflections-Disobedience

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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 be on the world and our children with merely a slight moment of reflection about a behavior, thought, or attitude.

This brief episode discusses Dr. Suzuki’s ability to listen to a recording of the child playing and understand things about the child’s character from the sound that the child made on the violin. Listen to this short episode and learn ways that you might positively impact your child’s ability to feel compassion and sensitivity.

If you have a comment or suggestion, you can leave me a voice message on my voicemail line at 512-537-6356 or send me an email at paulabirdviolin@gmail.com.

For more information and articles, visit

http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

021 TSP The Powerful Child

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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 relationships.

The episode referenced and recommended a book about the personality styles by Florence Littauer. The link provided below is an affiliate link, meaning that there would be no additional cost to you, but that if you use the link, you will benefit the podcast and blog. I would greatly appreciate it!

Personality Plus for Parents: Understanding What Makes Your Child Tick by Florence Littauer: This book discusses in detail the various personality styles of children and how the parents’ personality styles impact on parenting issues.

If 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 paulabirdviolin@gmail.com.

You may find more information and useful articles on my blog at: http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

© 2016 by Paula E. Bird

Reflections-Happiness Incentive

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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 be on the world and our children with merely a slight moment of reflection about a behavior, thought, or attitude.

This brief episode discusses Dr. Suzuki’s belief that parents could positively impact and change their children’s happy incentives to practice. Listen to this short episode and see if you can change your child’s behavior during practices by making a positive change in your own attitude.

If you have a comment or suggestion, you can leave me a voice message on my voicemail line at 512-537-6356 or send me an email at paulabirdviolin@gmail.com.

For more information and articles, visit

http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

020 TSP Get Ready for the Fall

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The fall semester begins soon in many parts of the world. This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast discusses eight steps for parents to get ready for a really great year of music lessons, and three great steps for teachers to “be ready” for the new semester as well. Have a listen and see if you hear something that will help you to bring your best to the fall semester of music lessons!

If 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 paulabirdviolin@gmail.com. Of course, you may always leave me a comment here.

You may find more information and useful articles on my blog as well as sign up for my newsletter at: http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

© 2016 by Paula E. Bird

Reflections–Show Respect

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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 be on the world and our children with merely a slight moment of reflection about a behavior, thought, or attitude.

This brief episode discusses how parents might be showing their children disrespect and how parents could turn that situation around. Have a listen and see if you might find something that you could do this week that might show your children more respect.

If you have a comment or suggestion, you can leave me a voice message on my voicemail line at 512-537-6356 or send me an email at paulabirdviolin@gmail.com.

For more information and articles, visit

http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

019 TSP The Sunny Sanguine

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This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast looks more closely at the sanguine personality style, as described by Florence Littauer in her personality plus books. In particular, this episode looks at the traits of a sanguine child from the parenting and teaching perspectives and offers suggestions about how to improve the parenting and teaching relationships.

The episode referenced and recommended a book about the personality styles by Florence Littauer. The link provided below is an affiliate link, meaning that there would be no additional cost to you, but that if you use the link, you will benefit the podcast and blog. I would greatly appreciate it!

Personality Plus for Parents: Understanding What Makes Your Child Tick by Florence Littauer: This book discusses in detail the various personality styles of children and how the parents’ personality styles impact on parenting issues.

If 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 paulabirdviolin@gmail.com.

You may find more information and useful articles on my blog at: http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

© 2016 by Paula E. Bird

018 TSP Matching Moods

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This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast looks more closely at the melancholy personality style, as described by Florence Littauer in her personality plus books. In particular, this episode looks at the traits of a melancholy child from the parenting and teaching perspectives and offers suggestions about how to improve the parenting and teaching relationships.

The episode referenced two books. Here are links to those books. These are affiliate links, meaning that there would be no additional cost to you, but that if you use the links when you visit the website, you will benefit the podcast and blog. I would greatly appreciate it!

How to Behave and Why by Munroe Leaf: This book published in 1946 takes a lovely look at the reasons why we should behave politely.

Personality Plus for Parents: Understanding What Makes Your Child Tick by Florence Littauer: This book discusses in detail the various personality styles of children and how the parents’ personality styles impact on parenting issues.

If 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 paulabirdviolin@gmail.com.

You may find more information and useful articles on my blog at: http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–

© 2016 by Paula E. Bird

Reflections–Parents are Haughty

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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 be on the world and our children with merely a slight moment of reflection about a behavior, thought, or attitude.

This brief episode discusses Dr. Suzuki’s belief that parents are haughty towards their children and how this attitude can become an ability over time. Listen to this short episode and see if you need to eliminate this attitude.

If you have a comment or suggestion, you can leave me a voice message on my voicemail line at 512-537-6356 or send me an email at paulabirdviolin@gmail.com.

For more information and articles, visit

http://teachsuzuki.blogspot.com.

Until next time,

Happy Practicing!

—– Paula —–