Violin lesson at Ottawa Suzuki Institute

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The Suzuki parent is a powerful mentor. Well, that’s a rather obvious fact, but perhaps one worth pondering for a moment. Our actions often reach farther than we realize.

First of all, the parent is a mentor to his/her child. As you know, children are sponges. The respect shown to others and the discipline exercised in the life of a parent speak volumes to the offspring. The manner in which the parent conducts himself/herself models, for the student, “appropriate” adult behavior.

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