Ronda Cole

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…

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View a video of the SAA Violin Committee’s presentation on the revised Suzuki violin books from the 2008 Conference. The presentation includes a comprehensive overview of the newly published Suzuki Violin School Volumes 1, 2 and 3 and their recordings. The committee outlines the history and mechanics of the revision process, and the procedure for the compilation, editing and publication of future volumes.

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The SAA Violin Committee presents a comprehensive overview of the newly published Suzuki Violin School Volumes 1, 2 and 3 and their recordings. The committee outlines the history and mechanics of the revision process, and the procedure for the compilation, editing and publication of future volumes. From the 2008 Conference session “New Violin Books and Recordings”.

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The SAA Violin Committee presents a comprehensive overview of the newly published Suzuki Violin School Volumes 1, 2 and 3 and their recordings. The committee outlines the history and mechanics of the revision process, and the procedure for the compilation, editing and publication of future volumes. From the 2008 Conference session “New Violin Books and Recordings”.

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