Editor’s Note
This article first appeared in the American Suzuki Journal volume 46, no. 1, Fall 2017, but a section of more than 600 words was omitted during the publishing process. It is reproduced here in a printable format. Please click the link below to download the PDF.
We apologize for the error.
Previously printed in American Suzuki Journal 46.1. Reprinted with permission. Copyright © 2017 Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc.
Merlin B. Thompson (Ph.D., M.A., B.Mus.) is author of “More than Music Lessons: A Studio Teacher’s Guide to Parents, Practicing, Projects, and Character”. He has worked with hundreds of children, parents, and teachers throughout Canada, USA, China, Australia, Japan, Spain, Brazil, Great Britain, and New Zealand. He is creator of the podcast series “The Music Educator’s Crucible”. For resources, please visit merlinthompson.com.
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