TEACH SUZUKI

In recent articles, I have discussed the challenge of teaching and practicing with speed demons. When I first encounter a speed demon, I als...

Over the years of teaching the Suzuki method, I have come to appreciate the power of the stopped bow. The Twinkle Variations that Dr. Suzuki...

Today is Popcorn Day! Last week we focused on our long bows, but this week we can focus on our "short" bows. A note has three pa...

Recently a teacher friend of mine mentioned that she was venturing farther into book 2 with her students than she had previously gone, and s...

Here is a quick practice tip to strengthen your ability to articulate the beginnings of notes and to increase your palette of articulation c...

Jumping Finger Preview In this preview, I will introduce the jumping finger section of measure 3. First I play measures 3 and 4 for the ...

Song of the Wind is the third song in the Suzuki Violin Volume 1. The song is full of teaching gems, and I have found the song to be a usefu...

I feel like writing about Etude today. Etude is the twelfth song in Suzuki Violin book 1. It is in G major and it is a never-ending series o...

Here is a way to "feel" the staccato bow stroke in your right thumb. You will need a partner for this. Have your partner hold out ...