Suzuki@Arts+ Resources
Check here for calendars, tips and helpful basics!
Helpful Basics
- Suzuki Violin Book 1 with CD
- Suzuki Cello Book 1 with CD
- Suzuki Harp Book 1 with CD
- I Can Read Music (violin) by Joanne Martin
- Fiddlin' Favorites by Lisa Deakins
- Suzuki Pieces in Their Original Forms - Find out the origin of the violin repertoire.
Suzuki and Practicing Books
- Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families – Christine Goodner
- Nurtured by Love - Shinichi Suzuki
- Helping Parents Practice - Edmund Sprunger
- Teaching from the Balance Point - Edward Kreitman
- The Practice Revolution - Philip Johnston
- Time To Practice: A Companion For Parents - Carrie Reuning-Hummel
Practice Ideas and Games
- Free practice charts your kids can do at home from The Practice Shoppe.
- 100 Things to Do in Summer - Spice up your practice with 100 ways to add something new to your practice routine.
- Practice Games Galore!
Useful Blogs, Websites and Podcasts
Suzuki Triangle Blog – by Christine Goodner - Many articles on the parent’s perspective for working with Suzuki students of all ages. Christine is a former Suzuki student, turned Suzuki teacher and then Suzuki parent and speaks well about what she has learned from all sides of the Suzuki triangle.
Teach Suzuki Podcast - by Paula E. Bird - Fantastic podcast by Paula E. Bird, veteran Suzuki Violin Teacher - the early episodes cover the basics of Suzuki philosophy and the components that create a great experience for your child - and for you!
Teach Suzuki Blog - by Paula E. Bird - A great blog with excellent articles and tips from a veteran Suzuki Violin Teacher.
Building Noble Hearts - Podcast from the Suzuki Association of the Americas
The Suzuki Experience - Blog of a Suzuki parent's thoughts and chronicles of a Suzuki triangle in action. It has an excellent resource page.
Music for Young Violinists - Suzuki violin teacher Heather Figi's blog with several great resources for students.