tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post5567762803388907640..comments2024-03-18T20:06:15.193-05:00Comments on TEACH SUZUKI: How to Teach a Suzuki Group ClassPaula E. Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-28837675821866646682019-10-11T12:12:13.293-05:002019-10-11T12:12:13.293-05:00Thanks, Maria! I think group classes are really fu...Thanks, Maria! I think group classes are really fun. I usually have a theme in my mind for each semester and then several ideas about class activities, and then I rotate through my list of ideas.Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-39175001770893447172019-08-27T05:27:24.348-05:002019-08-27T05:27:24.348-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.shreya satyalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551895721295960919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-52758744561633456612019-06-20T22:29:49.718-05:002019-06-20T22:29:49.718-05:00I love this article! I especially appreciate the t...I love this article! I especially appreciate the tips on centering the kids at the beginning of the lesson. I think it is so important and sometimes forgotten. <br /><br />Thank you for your wonderful articles,<br />MariaMaria Stefanovahttp://www.musicteachingandparenting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-34092839876135754012018-12-27T01:38:09.273-06:002018-12-27T01:38:09.273-06:00Thanks for share this kind of post.I really apprec...Thanks for share this kind of post.I really appreciate with your work.Please upload a post related to <a href="https://7-notes.com/" rel="nofollow">Violin Classes Frisco Tx</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13133802778754435320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-21310560569942019962018-11-17T14:21:25.285-06:002018-11-17T14:21:25.285-06:00Thanks Etelka! Group classes are great fun. They a...Thanks Etelka! Group classes are great fun. They allow students to develop social skills, and they can learn leadership and ensemble skills as well. -- PaulaPaula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-11869410562838463702018-08-01T12:14:43.217-05:002018-08-01T12:14:43.217-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-18690841247645287592018-07-25T22:39:08.856-05:002018-07-25T22:39:08.856-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.chenyanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080352720887240810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-42437788873226279402018-04-22T17:27:05.483-05:002018-04-22T17:27:05.483-05:00I'm not a Suzuki teacher but I truly appreciat...I'm not a Suzuki teacher but I truly appreciate your blog and ideas! I have a violin group class that is interesting, some are Colourstrings students while others are traditionally taught, although I use Kodaly techniques with all the students, so at least we have one common language! The problem is keeping everyone together...I keep stopping those poor kids at all times and I feel bad. I will have to try your clapping exercise, because I've realised they probably don't understand the concept of listening to each other. I never did group classes as a child so I've been pretty much winging these past few years!! Thank you again and I will start following your blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206191698934853984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-43002936471840488392017-11-24T17:52:20.293-06:002017-11-24T17:52:20.293-06:00Hi, Bonny! My group classes are quite an experienc...Hi, Bonny! My group classes are quite an experience, and I can never really predict what will happen. It's all good though, and we share so much fun together!Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-9169688716931206242017-10-18T04:44:21.032-05:002017-10-18T04:44:21.032-05:00I'm enjoying this thread a lot. I have many ye...I'm enjoying this thread a lot. I have many years of experience teaching music in classes and groups but after moving to Germany, spent the last few years teaching mostly individuals. Today is the first group class (which I have advocated since before I started teaching privately) so I consider this a special win! This is a mixed class too in the range of advancing beginners. Bonny Buckleyhttp://www.superstringsstudioblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-43123147796498748592017-03-10T13:03:33.909-06:002017-03-10T13:03:33.909-06:00I have to remind myself on occasion that there is ...I have to remind myself on occasion that there is nothing wrong with a mixed group such as this, and that students will not think there is something wrong unless I indicate that there is. That means, of course, that I have to watch how I think about it. I have managed a group class once with a 12 year old and a 5 year old (lot of sick kids that day!), and we had loads of fun!Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-1402267508970097422017-03-03T13:57:31.329-06:002017-03-03T13:57:31.329-06:00Luckily this student enjoys review quite a lot, so...Luckily this student enjoys review quite a lot, so we played a lot from Book 2 with some duet games and she got to lead one of the groups. Next time I will expand repertoire a bit more but keep it lighthearted and fun with activities everyone can participate in somehow. Even though the ability levels are mixed quite a bit, the ages are all the same. So I think she enjoyed just getting to play with kids and didn't mind playing older pieces. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021846244084521661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-69738795595908192882017-03-03T13:33:30.814-06:002017-03-03T13:33:30.814-06:00Excellent idea for a future episode: the "mix...Excellent idea for a future episode: the "mixed bag" in group classes! I'll get right on it. How did you resolve the issue?Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-17447385589336435382017-02-28T17:16:52.858-06:002017-02-28T17:16:52.858-06:00Paula thanks for this wonderful post and podcast e...Paula thanks for this wonderful post and podcast episodes about group classes! I have been putting off group class at my studio due to everyone's insane travel/work schedules and we finally had our first of the year yesterday . I spent hours going through your posts/podcasts and Carolyn's book, made great lesson plans for my Book 1 and higher book classes and everything went smoothly. I felt so comforted by your stories of chaos at your first group classes, and was fully expecting mine to be horrific. My students surprised me and did a great job! The Book 1 group was even better than the later books, but that is a really mixed group. How would you handle a class with mostly Book 2, some Book 3 (transfer student who did not really learn Book 2 fully) and one young but excellent Book 4 student? Thanks again! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021846244084521661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-7489739616251265302016-12-19T09:45:21.929-06:002016-12-19T09:45:21.929-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Terrance McDanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18246359913074874142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-50452224134413719632016-05-16T17:41:19.912-05:002016-05-16T17:41:19.912-05:00Thank you. Have you checked out the "Teach Su...Thank you. Have you checked out the "Teach Suzuki Podcast" too? It is a very helpful resource for parents and teachers: teachsuzuki.comPaula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-51466468191092668002016-05-16T10:19:37.509-05:002016-05-16T10:19:37.509-05:00Thank you for the helpful post. I found your blog ...Thank you for the helpful post. I found your blog with Google and I will start following. Hope to see new blogs soon.<br /><a href="http://www.superhooper.org/" rel="nofollow">Hula Hoops</a>Jr. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15627387829300054935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-64657415608889042272016-03-03T10:51:58.699-06:002016-03-03T10:51:58.699-06:00I believe Dr. Suzuki thought that lessons should b...I believe Dr. Suzuki thought that lessons should begin from birth, and many people believe that the mother could "begin lessons" while the child is still in the womb. I believe that it is never to early to start anything. Lessons could begin with a parent taking classes weekly to get started and learning how to enrich the environment so that the child would be motivated and encouraged to learn music and quickly. Some teachers prefer to wait until the child is "old enough" to already be focused, but there are many teachers who believe as I do that children need to be taught how to focus and be ready. I start them as early as 3 or even 2-2.5 if they are siblings. I can start the parent as early as they wish.Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-52460550668623138792016-03-03T06:02:49.529-06:002016-03-03T06:02:49.529-06:00What is the right age to start violin lessons?
bal...What is the right age to start violin lessons?<br /><a href="http://www.impactcentres.com/hiphop" rel="nofollow">ballet dubai</a>Jr. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15627387829300054935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-16042115477407291472016-03-01T02:52:33.845-06:002016-03-01T02:52:33.845-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09689904346344960814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-70026022852139230342014-10-08T04:11:23.043-05:002014-10-08T04:11:23.043-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05846144497875973836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-83872265699732875812014-03-07T06:43:07.093-06:002014-03-07T06:43:07.093-06:00Thanks, Sharolee. I would love to hear about some ...Thanks, Sharolee. I would love to hear about some of your experiences too. Feel free to write me about them.Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-20425979609612390502014-03-06T14:26:45.108-06:002014-03-06T14:26:45.108-06:00Thanks so much for your post! I love your blog and...Thanks so much for your post! I love your blog and reading through everything. I'm fairly young and still in my first years of teaching so reading all your experiences is such a comfort! I appreciate you sharing all your experiences and knowledgeSharoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432661845502717358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-64321530197014544172014-03-01T06:48:30.951-06:002014-03-01T06:48:30.951-06:00You're welcome, and I hope you stay in touch. ...You're welcome, and I hope you stay in touch. I still make lesson plans and throw them away when I find out exactly which students show up for class. I find it helpful to keep "big" themes rolling around in my head each semester, like: review, posture, rhythm (my current theme), ensemble skills (current), and so forth. Do you have a copy of Carolyn McCall Meyer's book about group classes? I used that book quite a bit when I first started to keep my ideas flowing. It also helps to attend institute classes every year to get fresh thoughts. Let us know how your first group experience went. My first one was just awful (as my first class this past January was), but the classes improve quickly. Thanks for writing!Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-66701124141093111992014-02-26T10:16:41.236-06:002014-02-26T10:16:41.236-06:00Thanks so much for your valuable input! Today I a...Thanks so much for your valuable input! Today I am teaching my first group class, and I knew where I needed to come for some ideas and encouragement: your blog! I have been poring over this blog since I happened upon it last week, and it has given me some great ideas and inspiration for my teaching. Thanks so much! Juliannenoreply@blogger.com