Month: December 2016

Reflections — Reap What You Sow

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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 episode discusses the concept that parents will reap later the seeds of what parents sow today. Discontent, arrogance, or insensitivity? Kindness, gentleness, compassion? This episode discusses the power of the choice of which seeds to plant.

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 —–

039 TSP The Road to Excellence

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This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast discusses the parts to the Road to Excellence and how we can travel this journey with our children.

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 paulabirdviolin@gmail.com. I welcome comments and questions about this episode so that we can really discover the root issue and come up with an effective treatment plan!

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 — Sophistication

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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 episode discusses whether we truly educate our children to be sophisticated in that they are sensitive to the feelings of another.

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 —–

038 TSP 10 Rules for Success for Suzuki Parents

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This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast looks at 10 of my favorite rules to guarantee success for Suzuki parents.

If you are interested in purchasing Dr. Suzuki’s books, here are affiliate links to the amazon website. These are affiliate links, which means that they are no additional cost to you but may provide a small benefit to me if you use these links to purchase the books. Of course, you are never under any obligation to purchase anything, but if you are in the market to do so, using these links will help me to continue producing and recording the podcast and blog.

Nurtured by Love by Dr. Suzuki

Ability Development from Age Zero by Dr. Suzuki

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 paulabirdviolin@gmail.com. I welcome comments and questions about this episode so that we can really discover the root issue and come up with an effective treatment plan!

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 — Discipline and Perseverance

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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 episode discusses the lessons of discipline and perseverance that our children learn from their study of a musical instrument. How can you help your child learn these lessons?

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 —–

037 TSP Recipe for Review

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This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast looks at the subject of review, why it is important, and three possible ways to do a review program.

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 paulabirdviolin@gmail.com. I welcome comments and questions about this episode so that we can really discover the root issue and come up with an effective treatment plan!

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 — Lessons of a Lifetime

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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 episode discusses Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy that learning a musical instrument translated into lessons of a lifetime. Have a listen and see if you agree.

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 —–

036 TSP Should You Take a Holiday Break (What’s Your Excuse?)

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This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast looks at whether you should take a break during the holidays and what the ramifications would be if you do. Have a listen and see if there is anything useful to help you plan for the holidays.

For a link to the article about whiners, complainers, and excusemakers, go to: Are You a C, W, or E?

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 paulabirdviolin@gmail.com. I welcome comments and questions about this episode so that we can really discover the root issue and come up with an effective treatment plan!

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