Suzanne's Suzuki Violin Studio

Is anyone else as grateful as I am that Fritz Kreisler recorded so much of his playing? So awesome!!!

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Why learn to play a Musical Instrument?

The Heart of Building Character

Openhearted and candid, this inspired and inspiring book comes from a Master Teacher of the Suzuki Method/Movement. It is exactly the ticket for those of us who need calm, courageous guidance to teach with the Suzuki Spirit during these complicated times. I devoured it cover to cover and could barely set it down.

What a lovely example for all of us, reminding us of the peace and love we are able to instill in children, in parents, and in our own lives. Beth's sweet and shining spirit is a beacon, reminding us that the saying, "Perhaps it is music that will save the world," is not just a far-off, wishful ideal, but an honest and living reality happening in our studios every day.

Thank you, Beth, for this beautiful book.

Building Character: My Fifty Years of Experience Teaching the Philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki Fifty years of experience has taught me the incredible value of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's Philosophy. This gentle and humble Japanese man has shown us how to raise our children to be the finest citizens. Through the beauty of great music, each child can develop strong character and great heart.

Making music is a mental workout

You know. Happy Farmer. Two Grenadiers. Träumerei.

Aldous Huxley

Practice makes it easy....(er)

Performing in public
Working up for the date
(Some happy practice of the songs we play well. Then some)
Hard practice, (even maybe) sad practice
Good quality practice that we build up
I want you to know what connects to a good performance.
And by experiencing a lot of those kinds of accumulation
Increase(s) your human ability to see what lies beyond your efforts.

-Professor Picotte