Do you teach note-reading?
Yes! Contrary to common belief, the Suzuki method has a comparable note-reading element. In the early days of the Suzuki method in...
How can I help my child succeed?
I think the heart of this question can be answered by one of Dr. Suzuki’s founding principles. Learning is not about talent, destiny, or...
What about scales/technique?
I sympathize with Dr. Suzuki’s perspective that music can be learned using actual music and not just dry etudes and exercises...to an...
Instrument maintenance?
There are a handful of common routine maintenance practices for string players. Most of these can be handled at home or in the studio....
What about audition recording?
Now days, audio or video recordings are practically an expectation for competitions and auditions. In many cases a recording is all that...
Are you familiar with ____ method?
Most likely yes. While I may not know their repertoire to the degree that I know the Suzuki books, I am familiar with most of the...
Rent or buy?
The answer to this question is determined by two factors; instrument size, and player aptitude. Children grow, and subsequently do not...
Practice?
There are many implications to this general reference. Typically, when I am asked about practice, it is in regards to how often and how...
