Lesson Materials
Suzuki Piano Book 1: New International Edition. Book and CD
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Suzuki Cello School: Volume 1. International Edition. Book and CD
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Music Notebook for Beginners: Wide Ruled
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Music Mind Games: Alphabet Cards
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Music Mind Games:
Blue Jello Cards
(Set 1)
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Nested Piano Footstool Set
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*Tote Bag Specifically dedicated to Music Lessons
*3-Ring Binder with Dividers
Listening Assignments
Ms. Leilah's "Parent Education" Playlist
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Ms. Leilah's "Pre-Twinkles" Playlist
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Ms. Leilah's "Rocking Suzuki Piano: Book 1" Playlist
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Ms. Leilah's "Rocking Accompaniments" Playlist
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Spotify: Suzuki Piano School, Volume 1 Playlist
videos
Ms. Leilah's "Finger Strengthening Exercises" Video
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Ms. Leilah's "Twinkle Technique's How-to" Video
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Adventures in Suzuki Parenting
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Suzuki Piano Teacher-Trainer, Rita Hauck, Teaches "Mississippi Hop Frog: Left Hand"
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podcasts
Weekly interview style show hosted by Abbey Peterson & Christine Goodner. Every week they talk about learning music, teaching music, and parenting music students. Listen for expert interviews, listener questions, fun conversations, and useful tips!
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This podcast is produced by Suzuki teacher and blogger Paula Bird. The podcast shares information for parents to use in order to work with their children effectively in practice and to better understand the Suzuki method. In each episode, Paula shares her wisdom and many useful resources for parents.
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Chili Dog Strings Podcast is another great resource. Here you can find all sorts of Suzuki parenting inspiration.
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Building Noble Hearts is a podcast produced by the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Each episode includes great stories about Dr. Suzuki himself and the amazing Suzuki teachers in our community.
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The Piano Parent Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things related to parenting a piano student. From practice tips to piano geography and musical terms, common studio policies to teacher and parent interviews, this is THE best resource to help you and your child make the most of piano lessons. Whether you are a knowledgeable musician or a complete novice, there is definitely something for you here.
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Violinist Rachel Barton Pine talks about music and shares some of her performances. You don't have to be a violinist, or be the parent of a violinist, to enjoy this podcast.
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blogs with free (and paid) resources
Ms. Leilah's Blog
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Susan Paradis contains so many wonderful and useful resources for music learning. It is incredible that these resources are free! (Although there are also paid ones too, which are completely worth it!)
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Yet another incredible resource for music learning activities, tips & tricks, sheet music, & worksheets.
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Books
Is your child new to music lessons? Has your child been taking lessons for a while but you struggle to find a way to get them to practice without feeling like you're forcing them? Do you go to lessons every week thinking you could do more to help your child practice, but you don't have a clue what would work the best?
If any of these situations apply to you, you've just found the handbook that answers all these questions - and more! Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families is like having a friendly coach by your side, nudging you to do all the right things at just the right times. No more wasted time fighting to practice. No more wondering whether you're helping or interfering. When you apply the ideas that Christine will teach you, your child will not only make the most of their practice sessions, they will learn with more ease, make more progress, and have more fun doing it!
Here's some of what you'll learn:
*Practical tips to make lessons & practice sessions work for your family.
*How to have a great family experience with music lessons.
*How to set up a practice environment that helps your child succeed.
*The tools you need to overcome roadblocks to practicing.
*How to work effectively with your child in practice sessions at home.
*How to get your child set up and off to a great start from the first lesson.
*What expert teachers have learned about what helps families thrive.
*And much more . . .
Christine Goodner has been teaching violin and viola lessons as a Suzuki teacher for over 18 years. Her unique blend of expertise in music, child development, and
leadership has given her a holistic approach to working with students, parents, and music teachers.
This book is legendary pedagogue Shin'ichi Suzuki's exploration of the concepts of his Talent Education philosophy through a personal narrative of discovery and experiences. Taken from the original Japanese directly into English, this new work provides fascinating insight into the mind of the master. Both the original Nurtured by Love and Nurtured by Love Revised Edition are a must for any teacher, player, or devotee of Dr. Suzuki's teachings, and promise to inspire new generations.
Learn simple strategies to keep students motivated!Practice can be a struggle for students and parents. This practical guide shares a five-step system to transform much-resisted practice into peaceful and productive sessions. Intentionally engage the emerging musicians in your life and unleash their love for music, without the arguments and strife. Whether you and your child are new to lessons, or have years of experience, the ideas and methods in this powerful guide can be implemented today, for immediate results.
In Life Lens: Seeing Your Children in Color, author and celebrated Suzuki music instructor Michele Monahan Horner breaks down a child's interior landscape into seven different colors. Far from typecasting, the foundation of the Life Lens method focuses on a respectful recognition of each individual's hardwired differences and learning how to meet others where they are most ready to learn.
Ideas for Making it Easier. Written in small, easily managed sections for the busy parent. The aim is to support and inform parents who want to maximize their usefulness and minimize their interference--but are sometimes unsure how to achieve these goals during practice. 270 pages.
Created by the creator/director of a successful Philadelphia music school, Note Quest has been used and tested by over 10,000 students. Meridee Winters Note Quest (Piano Game Book): Note Reading Drills and Activities is an innovative music education tool that features pages of vibrant, effective and FUN note reading games. These activities are great way to strengthen note reading and sight reading skills, since students are drilling and internalizing notes while focusing on specific hand positions, intervals, ledger lines and more. This book can be used by independent learners or by teachers as a fun and powerful lesson tool.
Music Education Apps
iOS (Apple)
Android
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