Other Methods
My Perspective As A Licensed Suzuki Teacher
I am a Licensed Suzuki Teacher, and would like to tell you more about what that involves. I would also like to clear up any misconceptions. The Suzuki organization offers teacher training courses for each level of each instrument for which they have developed a…
Responding To Suzuki Method Comparisons
If any teachers have first hand knowledge in handling Suzuki objections, please lend me some tips. Here’s the scenario, I will soon be presenting FIS to an entire school district faculty of music educators approx. 20-25 teachers and administrative staff. They rely on Suzuki for…
My Thoughts On Suzuki
Hello Everyone, I remember Suzuki being launched as a new method while my Mom was teaching piano. It created quite a fuss at that time. I read about it and have retained some knowledge, but have since done more research of the topic so my…
My Experiences As A Suzuki Parent
Having been a Suzuki parent for my son, in both violin and piano, I thought I would talk about my observations of how Suzuki differs from Simply Music. I believe that, apart from the delaying of the reading process, the Simply Music way of learning…
Inheriting Suzuki Students- My Experience
Let me share my recent experiences regarding inheriting a number of Suzuki students from a local, certified Suzuki teacher. I will also provide you with some background. Laura V. has been teaching Suzuki in our areas for 22 years. She is retiring from teaching and…
Playing By Ear Methods
I had a student’s dad call me tonight to tell me his son wouldn’t be returning. I was somewhat surprised, as all I had ever heard from them were positive comments. At the beginning of the school year, the boy started both piano with me…
Playing Other Instruments With Patterns
Our family just got back from a weekend at the New Hampshire Highland Games (USA) which featured workshops on learning to play the Folk Harp. Over the course of the day we learned three to five songs to play as solos or group ensembles made…
Forte Program
I have had a FIS with a student and parent from the “Forte School of Music”. Just checked their website and there are a few similarities in approach and marketing. The family has moved from the area where the school is located, and Mum is…
Comparing Simply Music to Traditional Lessons
I recently spoke with a mother who is considering SM for her daughter. She is more comfortable with the traditional approach. I would like to hear from previous traditional teachers and why you switched to SM. She wants to know why she should go this…
Responding To Those Who Want Traditional Lessons
I just reread this post from Gordon eons ago, and thought that it is a great time to repost it… In this situation in the past I’ve spoken to the person, or sent a letter or email (I wouldn’t go as far as phoning them…