Group Lessons

Group Lessons for Suzuki Violin and Viola

By Carolyn McCall
Book, 84 pages, $12.95

Group lesson ideas for violin and viola, organized by book level and technique/skill.

Focus on Suzuki Piano: Creative and Effective Ideas for Teachers and Parents

By Mary Craig Powell
Book, 76 pages, $12.95

During the past few years it has been exciting to watch the area of Suzuki piano develop. Through workshops, institutes, and teacher development courses, parents and teachers have been able to grow and improve their skills in an unprecedented way. I…

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Arrival

Arrive early with time for unpacking and tuning and time to catch your breath! Help the class to start on time!

Behaviors

Loving, courteous and respectful behaviors are cultivated. We try to respect each other and others’ feelings.

Community

People working on common goals have a sense of belonging, and bonds are strengthened between them.

Discipline

Classes are enjoyable within a disciplined framework. Students learn to follow a leader and develop many cooperative skills.

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Last summer, focus groups at summer Institutes were asked to submit questions for a panel of “Suzuki Experts” to answer. This is the 10th installment.

Should you use the same bowings for both violin and viola especially when leading or teaching a group class—for example, in Hunter’s Chorus and Musette?

Yes, definitely use the same bowings for violin and viola, and most especially in a group class. You will find that there may be one or two students (of either violin or viola) that might be doing different bowings, but as we all know, students are so adaptable and quick to learn, that it is easy for them to all learn and use the same bowings.

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