
Last summer, focus groups at summer Institutes were asked to submit questions for a panel of “Suzuki Experts” to answer. This is the 12th installment.
When and how do we start teaching musicianship and not just performance skills?
This question deserves a book in response or at the very least an article. Here is a short answer.
The reason I teach is to teach children to communicate expressively. Actual playing is part of it.
Start with Verbal Expressiveness
I am aware that I am teaching expressive communication when I say “good morning” to my students, or insist upon them…










