American Suzuki Journal 51.1

by Oscar Soler

I have found my teaching more impactful when I work effectively with parents in the Suzuki journey. After many years of developing strategies through trial and error, I created a list of concrete ways to involve parents more fully in… Read more ▶

Communication, Community, Parent, Parent Encouragement, Parent Teacher Communication, Suzuki, Suzuki Community, Teaching
ASJ 51.1, page 32

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by Jennifer McKeeman

With a hook and a string of yarn, loops entwine in an array of patterns to create a work of art. The equipment is simple, the outcomes stunning. By varying colors, fibers, and stitch patterns, an artist can create limitless… Read more ▶

Learning, Teaching
ASJ 51.1, page 10

by Zachary Ebin

Countless times and in numerous places, Suzuki stated that the goal of his method was not to produce professional musicians. Furthermore, Suzuki found the mere question of whether a child could “amount to something,” (meaning in this case to become… Read more ▶

Goals, Research, Suzuki, Suzuki Method, Suzuki Philosophy
ASJ 51.1, page 14

by Oscar Soler

He descubierto que mi enseñanza tiene más impacto cuando trabajo de manera efectiva con los padres en el método Suzuki. Por lo tanto, he creado una lista de estrategias concretas para involucrar más a los padres en la experiencia del… Read more ▶

Communication, Community, Parent Education, Parent Teacher Communication, Suzuki
ASJ 51.1, page 32

by Pamela Hunt

When I first came in contact with the Suzuki Method, one of main components that attracted me was the concept that Every Child Can. You don’t have to be designated “talented” in order to merit taking music lessons. Something that… Read more ▶

Learning, Student
ASJ 51.1, page 34

by Laura Nerenberg

It was a frigid Canadian weekend in 2003 when I first met Dr. Sera Smolen. Dr. Smolen, who teaches Suzuki cello and improvisation in Ithaca, NY, was in Ottawa to speak about a groundbreaking approach to teaching improvisation to Suzuki… Read more ▶

Creativity
ASJ 51.1, page 36

by Ruth Meints

Those who aspire to live out the Suzuki philosophy in their daily lives are committed to the inherent potential of every person, no matter their role (teacher, student, parent). In order to successfully “practice” Suzuki principles, the development of strong… Read more ▶

Articles for Parents, Creativity, Motivation, Suzuki, Suzuki Triangle, Teaching Tools
ASJ 51.1, page 20

I am not a musician, nor is my husband, and we had little musical training in our middle and high school years. We accidently tripped over the Suzuki Method as we began to explore homeschooling options for our children. After… Read more ▶

Notes, Parent, Suzuki
ASJ 51.1, page 23

by Liza Barley

The idea of the Suzuki Practice immediately conjures the idea of cycles. First, there’s the daily grind, the ritual of coming back to our instrument and our practice helper, to that space where we do the diligent work of breaking… Read more ▶

Growth Mindset, Practice, Suzuki, Suzuki Philosophy
ASJ 51.1, page 25

by MaryLou Roberts

I have made being a Suzuki practitioner my total emphasis in teaching and living. The depths of the concepts in the Suzuki philosophy are wide and deep, and many of them permeate my daily life. As I continue teaching, I… Read more ▶

Suzuki
ASJ 51.1, page 28

by Ellen Kogut

In Nurtured by Love, Shinichi Suzuki writes about educating children to “have a high sense of values, and splendid ability.” He describes the study of a musical instrument as a way to “develop these qualities.” Something that sets the Suzuki… Read more ▶

Column
ASJ 51.1, page 2

by Angelica Cortez

In our first journal of the season, we asked our members to write about practice. In my own life, the skill set that I’ve found most valuable from my own personal musical journey is the art of practice. It’s part… Read more ▶

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by Beth Titterington

(transcribed from the acceptance speech) Thank you so very much. Thank you to everyone who made this award possible. I am so humbled by the presentation of this award. As I think of the wonderful colleagues that I have worked with… Read more ▶

Suzuki
ASJ 51.1, page 40

by Andrew Braddock

One of the great things about the SAA is the richness and variety of viewpoints represented in our diverse community. This is reflected by the members of the SAA board of directors. Two new board members, Andrea Raza and April… Read more ▶

Board
ASJ 51.1, page 41