other methods

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…

• Last updated 12 years ago
• other methods, Suzuki, Suzuki method, Suzuki parent

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…

• Last updated 12 years ago
• inheriting Suzuki students, other methods, Suzuki, Suzuki method, Suzuki teachers, teaching Suzuki students

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…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• Laurie Richards, other methods, playing by ear, playing by ear method, worship music

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…

• Last updated 12 years ago
• Forte Program, other methods