Category: Podcast Episodes

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What does a good teacher look like? What should we look for when  we evaluate a teacher or how effective a lesson is? This episode looks at 7 different categories of teaching descriptors and what items we should consider when evaluating how well a teacher is teaching? Parents can learn quite a bit about being a better parent (teacher) by listening to this episode.

I am offering a special discount to purchase my book, The Twinkle Project. From now until August 31, 2018, I am offering a 25% discount on the book for my listeners and anyone who is interested in purchasing the book. Click Summer25 to link to the sales page (the 25% discount will automatically apply on the final order page), or visit the Teach Suzuki Store and enter “Summer25” at the time of checkout.

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 —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

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Parents may need help understanding how they can be effective practice partners with their children. This episode looks at how parents can use various performance descriptors to guide a parent/student practice at home. These descriptors give examples of how parents and students can evaluate performances, whether by the student or another performer.

I am offering a special discount to purchase my book, The Twinkle Project. From now until August 31, 2018, I am offering a 25% discount on the book for my listeners and anyone who is interested in purchasing the book. Click Summer25 to link to the sales page (the 25% discount will automatically apply on the final order page), or visit the Teach Suzuki Store and enter “Summer25” at the time of checkout.

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 —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

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If you would like to make a donation to support the Teach Suzuki Podcast and the blog, click here to donate.

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Have you attended a Suzuki Institute yet? Do you wonder what benefit might come from going to an Institute? This episode shares the major benefits of attending a Suzuki Institute from the perspectives of a child, parent, and teacher. Find out how you can tap into the powerful benefits of an Suzuki Institute experience.

I am offering a special discount to purchase my book, The Twinkle Project. From now until August 31, 2018, I am offering a 25% discount on the book for my listeners and anyone who is interested in purchasing the book. Click Summer25 to link to the sales page (the 25% discount will automatically apply on the final order page), or visit the Teach Suzuki Store and enter “Summer25” at the time of checkout.

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 —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

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If you would like to make a donation to support the Teach Suzuki Podcast and the blog, click here to donate.

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Motivation and inspiration can be found by priming the pump. How does that work?

I mentioned other podcast episodes about motivation and a calendar planning form that I developed for my own use:

Let’s Build Momentum

Motivation Instead of Irritation (Reflection)

Today Calendar Form

I am offering a special discount to purchase my book, The Twinkle Project. From now until August 31, 2018, I am offering a 25% discount on the book for my listeners and anyone who is interested in purchasing the book. Click Summer25 to link to the sales page (the 25% discount will automatically apply on the final order page), or visit the Teach Suzuki Store and enter “Summer25” at the time of checkout.

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 —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

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If you would like to make a donation to support the Teach Suzuki Podcast and the blog, click here to donate.

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How can we help our students and their parents memorize the pieces that the students are studying? Today’s episode offers some ideas to help a student’s memorization process.

Here are some of the resources mentioned in the podcast episode:

8 Abilities Developed by Talent Education (podcast episode 52)

Why Are We Doing This? (blog article about 8 abilities)

I Love Etude! (blog article about teaching Etude)

Etude Jelly Bean Song (thepracticeshoppe.com)

I am offering a special discount to purchase my book, The Twinkle Project. From now until August 31, 2018, I am offering a 25% discount on the book for my listeners and anyone who is interested in purchasing the book. Click Summer25 to link to the sales page (the 25% discount will automatically apply on the final order page), or visit the Teach Suzuki Store and enter “Summer25” at the time of checkout.

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 —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

Join the Teach Suzuki Community!

If you would like to make a donation to support the Teach Suzuki Podcast and the blog, click here to donate.

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I once told a university class that, “Life is like a VCR.” I helped to foster an interesting class discussion that day. One of my favorite VCR buttons is the “reset” button. Today’s episode discusses how to hit your own reset button.

I mentioned a few items that I find useful in my teaching studio for injecting the feeling of a “reset”:

These items are affiliate links, meaning that if you click on and use these links, that the blog and podcast will receive a small benefit at no cost to you. Teach Suzuki appreciates your support!

I am offering a special discount to purchase my book, The Twinkle Project. From now until August 31, 2018, I am offering a 25% discount on the book for my listeners and anyone who is interested in purchasing the book. Click Summer25 to link to the sales page (the 25% discount will automatically apply on the final order page), or visit the Teach Suzuki Store and enter “Summer25” at the time of checkout.

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 —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

Join the Teach Suzuki Community!

If you would like to make a donation to support the Teach Suzuki Podcast and the blog, click here to donate.

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It is hard to keep things simple. In today’s world of competing interests that demand complexity in discussion and decision, how are we to make decisions that are simple and effective?

Today’s episode discusses one simple idea that Dr. Suzuki suggested to approach music and musical instrument learning. I include other ideas of ways to simplify decisions and approaches in teaching, as well as in general life situations.

I am offering a special discount to purchase my book, The Twinkle Project. From now until August 31, 2018, I am offering a 25% discount on the book for my listeners and anyone who is interested in purchasing the book. Click Summer25 to link to the sales page (the 25% discount will automatically apply on the final order page), or visit the Teach Suzuki Store and enter “Summer25” at the time of checkout.

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 —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

Join the Teach Suzuki Community!

If you would like to make a donation to support the Teach Suzuki Podcast and the blog, click here to donate.

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When your child returns to school in the fall and reports about his or her summer vacation experience, what will he or she say? Today’s episode looks a little closer at two particular summer music experiences and the excellent benefits that each would offer to music students.

If you are interested in other summer activities, here is a link to my 100 Things to Do in the Summer List.

I am offering a special discount to purchase my book, The Twinkle Project. From now until August 31, 2018, I am offering a 25% discount on the book for my listeners and anyone who is interested in purchasing the book. Click Summer25 to link to the sales page (the 25% discount will automatically apply on the final order page), or visit the Teach Suzuki Store and enter “Summer25” at the time of checkout.

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 —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

Join the Teach Suzuki Community!

If you would like to make a donation to support the Teach Suzuki Podcast and the blog, click here to donate.

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Dr. Suzuki said, “Man is the son of his environment.” How can we build the right environment? This episode looks at the physical and psychological aspects of environment and visits several ideas about improving both aspects.

The episode talked about a special visual clock timer that I use in my studio and home. (I use an iPhone version when I am giving time-limited speeches). If you are interested, you can use the link below. This is an affiliate link, which means that if you use the link and purchase the item, the podcast and blog receive a small benefit at no additional cost to you. (Thanks for supporting the podcast!).

I am offering a special discount to purchase my book, The Twinkle Project. From now until August 31, 2018, I am offering a 25% discount on the book for my listeners and anyone who is interested in purchasing the book. Click Summer25 to link to the sales page (the 25% discount will automatically apply on the final order page), or visit the Teach Suzuki Store and enter “Summer25” at the time of checkout.

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 —–

© 2018 by Paula E. Bird

Join the Teach Suzuki Community!

If you would like to make a donation to support the Teach Suzuki Podcast and the blog, click here to donate.