Category: Podcast Episodes

Reflections — Understand Others

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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 looks at the ripple effect that insensitive words or behavior can cause. How do you treat others in public? In private? How can you improve this?

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 —–

025 TSP Why do We Review?

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This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast looks at why review and repetition is so important, and it offers a few ideas about adding review to home practices. Listen and see if there is something useful for your particular home practice session.

The podcast referenced a powerful NY Times Bestselling book about habits. If you are interested in this book, you may use the affiliate link here:

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

I also referenced two other terrific books about how we create talent:

The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills by Daniel Coyle

I listened to The Talent Code as a book available through the audible listening app, and that is still available through Amazon and the link listed above.

You are never under any obligation to purchase anything, but if you are in the market for this book or use this link, you will help to support me and the time and effort I put into the creation of the podcast and the writing of the blog articles. There is no additional cost to you, but using this link will benefit me. I greatly appreciate your support!

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 – Prayerful 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 speculates about what might happen if a parent were to develop a more prayerful heart and offers questions designed to lead a parent down the path of developing a heart that would fill the home with love.

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 —–

024 TSP How to Help at Group Classes

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This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast looks at how parents might help their children at group classes and in preparation for classes, and it offers several little suggestions to make things more enjoyable for the parent, the child, and most important of all — the TEACHER!

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-Kindness

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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 the importance of parents showing their children courtesy and respect and how parents might build the abilities of kindness and graciousness.

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 —–

023 TSP The Bandaid Theory

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This episode of the Teach Suzuki podcast looks at how difficult it is for parents to have happy practice sessions with their children in the home and offers reasons why this may be the case. As always, the podcast offers some suggestions for improving the situation, including the bandaid theory. Listen and see if there is something useful for your particular home practice session.

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-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