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Weekly podcast episodes accompany your Suzuki music journey, whether you are a parent, a teacher, or a Suzuki music student. Subscribe to the podcast to hear and learn more about being an effective parent or teacher using the Suzuki Method.

Paula E. Bird


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    233 TSP Mid-Month Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 18:41


    In last week’s episode (232 TSP What Did You Expect?), I talked about how Dr. Suuki encourages self-reflection to create expectation and intention. In this episode, I talk about a mid-month review journaling strategy to celebrate achievements, adjust or drop projects, set priorities, take care of financial responsibilities, and recapture lost projects. If you prefer … Continue reading "233 TSP Mid-Month Review" The post 233 TSP Mid-Month Review appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    232 TSP What Did You Expect?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 16:34


    In last week’s episode (231 TSP Tweaking Your One Percent) I discussed how to tweak your one percent to make progress into a habit and different way of thinking. This episode 232 is an example of how to use Dr. Suzuki’s recommendation about journaling and self-reflection to examine our lives, beliefs, and assumptions. If you … Continue reading "232 TSP What Did You Expect?" The post 232 TSP What Did You Expect? appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    231 TSP Tweaking Your One Percent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022


    In a previous episode (230), we discussed the tool of strategy journaling to solve problems quickly to provide to continue making progress. In today’s episode, which was recorded sometime in the summer/fall of 2021, I discuss how to tweak your one percent — a fascinating way of looking at making progress into a habit and … Continue reading "231 TSP Tweaking Your One Percent" The post 231 TSP Tweaking Your One Percent appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    230 TSP Strategy Journaling (Deep Conversations)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 48:29


    In a previous episode, we discussed the power of journaling as a tool for reflection about our life, relationships, and learning journey. Today we discussed the tool of strategy journaling to solve problems quickly to provide a path to continue making progress. We also discuss a quote from Dr. Suzuki about the environment we create … Continue reading "230 TSP Strategy Journaling (Deep Conversations)" The post 230 TSP Strategy Journaling (Deep Conversations) appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    229 TSP Deep Conversations — The Magic Listening Button

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 54:03


    Have you pushed the Magic Listening Button and turned on your super ability to learn thoroughly and quickly? Recently Ian and I discussed at length about how we have experimented with listening techniques and strategies. We also shared some of our favorite recordings of various musical styles, including a jazz/swing rendition of the Bach double … Continue reading "229 TSP Deep Conversations — The Magic Listening Button" The post 229 TSP Deep Conversations — The Magic Listening Button appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    228 TSP Deep Conversations (1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 45:38


    Today I share one of many conversations that I have had with a wonderful young man, who performs and teaches and has recently formally joined the Suzuki teaching community. Ian Lee studied violin with me for almost a decade and currently performs professionally. We have shared our thoughts about numerous deep topics related to music, … Continue reading "228 TSP Deep Conversations (1)" The post 228 TSP Deep Conversations (1) appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    227 TSP The Power of Magic Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 37:31


    How we think about something can yield an experience that is productive or inefficient. Let me introduce you to the art of magic questions. When we ask ourselves a magic question, we find amazing guidance in how we can practice effectively or learn and understand something on a deeper level. Resources In the episode, I mentioned … Continue reading "227 TSP The Power of Magic Questions" The post 227 TSP The Power of Magic Questions appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    226 TSP Tough Going

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 33:45


    The new year hit me a little harder than I expected, and I have found it to be a little tough going forward. This episode will explain. I recorded it a few weeks ago but have not been ready to publish it until now. With this episode, I intend to move forward and continue with … Continue reading "226 TSP Tough Going" The post 226 TSP Tough Going appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    225 TSP Let’s Prepare for Our Best Year Yet (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 26:26


    Welcome 2021! Set goals by reflecting on the past year using the protocol set out in Jinny Ditzler’s book, Your Best Year Yet! Today’s part 2 episode looks at the remaining six questions. Join me and uncover the lessons you can take away from your past year. New Year Discount for Two Teaching Books To celebrate the … Continue reading "225 TSP Let’s Prepare for Our Best Year Yet (part 2)" The post 225 TSP Let’s Prepare for Our Best Year Yet (part 2) appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    224 TSP Let’s Prepare for Our Best Year Yet! (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 22:18


    Goodbye, 2020! At the start of a new year, I find it helpful to spend some time reflecting on my past year using the protocol set out in Jinny Ditzler’s book, Your Best Year Yet! Today’s episode is part 1 of 2 and visits the first four questions. I share my past year and encourage you to … Continue reading "224 TSP Let’s Prepare for Our Best Year Yet! (part 1)" The post 224 TSP Let’s Prepare for Our Best Year Yet! (part 1) appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    223 TSP Coming to the End

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 26:07


    We are nearing the end of a trying and surprising year. In this episode, I begin to prepare for the coming new year. I invite you to join me the next few weeks as I explore useful tools for reflection and planning that will help us to come to grips with the tatters of 2020. … Continue reading "223 TSP Coming to the End" The post 223 TSP Coming to the End appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    222 TSP Let’s Get Going Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 34:12


    Today I discuss a difficult teacher-parent conversation. How can we get going again when we struggle with a difficult schedule and practice period? What we need to do is simple enough, but it is also easy NOT to do. Here are some things we can do to get going again. How about buying me a … Continue reading "222 TSP Let’s Get Going Again!" The post 222 TSP Let’s Get Going Again! appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    221 TSP 7 Quick Tips for Practicing Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 33:40


    Today’s episode offers 7 quick tips to bring fun to a practice slump, from using costumes and theme days to choosing which side of the student to sit. Practice tools might include dice, hats, practice charts, and glass jars and be as simple as developing a basic practice routine. I also introduce the concept of … Continue reading "221 TSP 7 Quick Tips for Practicing Fun" The post 221 TSP 7 Quick Tips for Practicing Fun appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    220 TSP Release Tension (Shu-Yi Scott Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 48:29


    At the end of the summer, I interviewed Dr. Shu-Yi Scott about her Release Tension Workshop for teachers. During our discussion, Shu-Yi also shared some of her many ideas about teaching lessons and group classes online, as well as workshops and special learning camp programs for rhythm, music history and appreciation, and releasing tension. Shu-Yi … Continue reading "220 TSP Release Tension (Shu-Yi Scott Interview)" The post 220 TSP Release Tension (Shu-Yi Scott Interview) appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    219 TSP Boundaries with Brecklyn Ferrin (Plucky Violin Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 41:37


    I interviewed Brecklyn Ferrin (Plucky Violin Teacher blog & Suzuki Planet Podcast) about Boundaries. I was surprised by the depth of our conversation as we shared our boundary experiences in the teaching studio. This conversation will be especially helpful as we begin our studio journeys this fall. Resources Mentioned in the Episode The Plucky Violin … Continue reading "219 TSP Boundaries with Brecklyn Ferrin (Plucky Violin Teacher" The post 219 TSP Boundaries with Brecklyn Ferrin (Plucky Violin Teacher appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    218 TSP Super Nova Project | David Cutler Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 40:27


    Join me for an interview with David Cutler about his Super Nova project, an exciting addition to Suzuki repertoire accompaniments. Our conversation sparked all sorts of ideas about designing the future and creative performance practices. How to Encourage the Teach Suzuki Blog and Podcast How about buying me a cup of coffee? If you want … Continue reading "218 TSP Super Nova Project | David Cutler Interview" The post 218 TSP Super Nova Project | David Cutler Interview appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    217 TSP Look to the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 35:44


    Join me as I explain a powerful exercise in reflection. I recently completed this exercise, and I gained clarity, hope, and peace for the future. Additional Resources Here are links to the resources mentioned in the episode. Note that some links are affiliate links, which means that if you purchase these items using the links … Continue reading "217 TSP Look to the Future" The post 217 TSP Look to the Future appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    216 TSP Being Intentional

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 18:52


    What does being intentional have to do with teaching or performing? Today’s episode looks at what being intentional means, why it is important, and how to create more of it. How to Encourage the Teach Suzuki Blog and Podcast How about buying me a cup of coffee? If you want to show your appreciation and … Continue reading "216 TSP Being Intentional" The post 216 TSP Being Intentional appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    215 TSP The Colors of Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 37:28


    Many pr0blems may result from glitches in our time management system. Today’s episode discusses a few ideas that may be helpful to steer us onto a more productive course. How to Encourage the Teach Suzuki Blog and Podcast How about buying me a cup of coffee? If you want to show your appreciation and encouragement … Continue reading "215 TSP The Colors of Time" The post 215 TSP The Colors of Time appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    214 TSP Homeschool | Matthew Stephens Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 34:02


    Parents face tough decisions about school this fall 2020. In today’s episode, I interview Matthew Stephens about his company Essentials in Writing and for advice regarding homeschooling. Matthew also provided links and suggestions to find out further information about this topic in order to guide parents who are considering what decisions to make regarding their … Continue reading "214 TSP Homeschool | Matthew Stephens Interview" The post 214 TSP Homeschool | Matthew Stephens Interview appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    213 TSP The Daily Card

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 27:17


    Small daily actions can be crucial for building successful habits and routines but may seem too inconsequential for keeping track of them in a larger sense In today’s episode I discuss the value of a simple daily card to remind us of important lifestyle choices. How to Encourage the Teach Suzuki Blog and Podcast How … Continue reading "213 TSP The Daily Card" The post 213 TSP The Daily Card appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    212 TSP Insects and Birds and Critters, Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 26:42


    We can find ways to relate our teaching points to things that are familiar to our students. We use four things a lot in my studio: insects, birds, critters, and the four corner dance. Today’s episode may help spark more creativity and add more fun to your own lessons and practices. How to Encourage the … Continue reading "212 TSP Insects and Birds and Critters, Oh My!" The post 212 TSP Insects and Birds and Critters, Oh My! appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    211 TSP Why Cut Off the Ends of the Roast? | Creating a New Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 23:01


    Are we asking ourselves the right questions and relying on correct and valid assumptions about the future right now? Today I discuss how we can question ourselves and create an even better vision and course of action for the future as teachers, parents, and students. I discuss five important areas that I want to provide … Continue reading "211 TSP Why Cut Off the Ends of the Roast? | Creating a New Vision" The post 211 TSP Why Cut Off the Ends of the Roast? | Creating a New Vision appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    210 TSP One Tiny Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 27:55


    Can one tiny thing really make a difference? Perhaps not in the moment, but if done consistently over a period of time, it can cause valuable change. How to Encourage the Teach Suzuki Blog and Podcast How about buying me a cup of coffee? If you want to show your appreciation and encouragement for the … Continue reading "210 TSP One Tiny Thing" The post 210 TSP One Tiny Thing appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    209 TSP What Am I Doing Differently?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 29:00


    I am doing many things in a different way during this distance learning and online teaching situation. What works? What do I want to keep doing? This episode talks about the top three things that I am doing, whether I want to continue to do them, and why. Other Resources I mentioned a new tool … Continue reading "209 TSP What Am I Doing Differently?" The post 209 TSP What Am I Doing Differently? appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    208 TSP Recognize the Signs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 26:22


    So much is happening right now and so quickly! In this podcast episode, I list three areas where I watch to recognize the signs: depression, confusion, and frustration. There are also signs that may indicate a reaction to a community trauma and crisis fatigue. I share these signs and their significance to our teaching and … Continue reading "208 TSP Recognize the Signs" The post 208 TSP Recognize the Signs appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    207 TSP Theme Days

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 26:52


    How do we restructure our routines or habits to be more effective teachers, students, or parents? I share my technique of “Theme Days” to keep focused on accomplishing my goals and accomplishments. I also share a simple technique (Rule of 5) to help parents and teachers create effective practice and lesson plans. How to Encourage … Continue reading "207 TSP Theme Days" The post 207 TSP Theme Days appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    206 TSP What’s Important is What’s Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 30:00


    Difficulty and struggle reveal our character. Now is a time to reflect on a lot of things: what’s happening, what will happen, how we should respond, and what we should focus on. Now more than any other time in our lives do we need to focus on what’s important and what happens next. Thank you … Continue reading "206 TSP What’s Important is What’s Next" The post 206 TSP What’s Important is What’s Next appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    205 TSP Hunkering Down (Coronavirus/COVID-19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 13:30


    The world has changed a lot since the last podcast episode was submitted for broadcast. Let’s talk about the impact and how it may affect teachers and parents, and our students and children. Book Giveaway Event (3/15/2020 submission deadline) I am celebrating the official 200th episode of the podcast, published a few weeks ago. To … Continue reading "205 TSP Hunkering Down (Coronavirus/COVID-19)" The post 205 TSP Hunkering Down (Coronavirus/COVID-19) appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    204 TSP Clean Up Your Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 34:21


    “Man is the son of his Environment,” Dr. Suzuki said. Our environment influences many aspects of what we do and how we relate to our world. How do we manage our environment to contribute positively to our teaching, learning, and parenting? How do we use our environment to enhance our ability and skill development? Book … Continue reading "204 TSP Clean Up Your Environment" The post 204 TSP Clean Up Your Environment appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    203 TSP What Did You Say?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 33:36


    “What did you say?” This has been a crazy week to hear the things that students and sometimes parents have said. I want to revisit the topic of how important our language choices are and to suggest a few ideas for making us more aware of our language and how to change it in positive … Continue reading "203 TSP What Did You Say?" The post 203 TSP What Did You Say? appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    202 TSP Let’s Get Started (Again)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 27:37


    Whenever I start new students, I like to revisit how I include these new students and their families in the studio. This episode discusses the things that I think are important to share with new studio parents. I am celebrating the official 200th episode of the podcast, published a few weeks ago. To celebrate this … Continue reading "202 TSP Let’s Get Started (Again)!" The post 202 TSP Let’s Get Started (Again)! appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    201 TSP What’s Your Problem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 29:10


    How do you solve problems? What steps do you need to take to identify, solve, and evaluate problems? How do you teach problem-solving skills to students or children? Last week’s episode was the official 200th episode of the podcast. To celebrate this 4-year milestone, I am offering a giveaway of the English version of the … Continue reading "201 TSP What’s Your Problem?" The post 201 TSP What’s Your Problem? appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    200 TSP What Kind of Parenting Style Do You Use?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 35:17


    What does parenting style have to do with effective teaching and parenting? In order to answer that question, we merely have to ask: who should be in charge? Today’s episode looks closer at the issue of what happens when a parent answers that question with different answers. Today’s episode is the official 200th episode of … Continue reading "200 TSP What Kind of Parenting Style Do You Use?" The post 200 TSP What Kind of Parenting Style Do You Use? appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    199 TSP Where Do You Want to Be?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 26:16


    We have reached the second month of the new year. Are you where you wanted or expected to be? Today’s episode will give you three action steps to take to bring you closer to where you wanted or expected to be. Resources New Year, New Ideas (podcast episode about using a journaling tool) Journaling Ideas & … Continue reading "199 TSP Where Do You Want to Be?" The post 199 TSP Where Do You Want to Be? appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    198 TSP Too Many Activities?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 22:32


    Today’s episode visits an issue that plagues many parents and teachers: an over-scheduled life filled with more activities than can be comfortably experienced and enjoyed. Resources Can You See It? | Intention and Vision (episode 147) Three Steps for Success | P-L-S (episode 144) Simple 4-Part Plan | Start the New Year Successfully (episode 93) How to Encourage … Continue reading "198 TSP Too Many Activities?" The post 198 TSP Too Many Activities? appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    197 TSP Stop Hugging the Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 19:09


    I challenge parents to stop hugging the wall. I challenge them to avoid giving in, giving up, or giving out. If we do that, then we can accomplish big things. Today’s episode discusses why and how we can do that. Resources Break Free From Limiting Beliefs (podcast episode 163) Lessons From Marathon Training (podcast episode 188) Practice … Continue reading "197 TSP Stop Hugging the Wall" The post 197 TSP Stop Hugging the Wall appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    196 TSP Ten Tips to Start Again After a Holiday or Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 29:29


    Interruptions and holiday breaks are inevitable, but we can get our practice routines started again with these ten simple tips. Resources episode 195: includes a discussion about the why-how-done analysis Now Hear This (Great Performances Video) [Some of these links may be Amazon Affiliate links, which means that if you were to use these links … Continue reading "196 TSP Ten Tips to Start Again After a Holiday or Break" The post 196 TSP Ten Tips to Start Again After a Holiday or Break appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    195 TSP New Year, New Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 21:16


    Happy New Year! Today’s episode discusses an important tool that will help you to engage with your life and work, bring you opportunities to enjoy peace and relaxation, and bring your life into focus and offer clarity. Resources If you are interested in a collection of journaling questions, prompts, and ideas that I use in … Continue reading "195 TSP New Year, New Ideas" The post 195 TSP New Year, New Ideas appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    194 TSP End of Year Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 35:22


    We are nearing the end of 2019. It’s time to do an annual review. In an earlier episode (140), I discussed several tools that I find helpful when doing an annual review. I focus time on the Best Year Yet! method as outlined by Jinny Ditzler in her book. I also discuss some valuable tools that I … Continue reading "194 TSP End of Year Planning" The post 194 TSP End of Year Planning appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    193 TSP S-L-O-W-L-Y

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 24:12


    One of the biggest struggles I have in my teaching studio is how to engage students to embrace, adopt, and enjoy the process of practicing slowly. Today’s episode demonstrates and discusses my process of evaluating my sound production while practicing s-l-o-w-l-y. Other resources Practice Challenges (episode 192): this episode discusses how to build a practice … Continue reading "193 TSP S-L-O-W-L-Y" The post 193 TSP S-L-O-W-L-Y appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    192 TSP Practice Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 20:24


    This episode discusses an idea for developing practice challenges for ourselves. In this episode, I discuss how I used the idea of a practice challenge to work through a rehabilitation of a left-hand injury. I also discuss how these types of challenges can be created to address other issues such as consistency. Other resources This … Continue reading "192 TSP Practice Challenges" The post 192 TSP Practice Challenges appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    191 TSP Holiday Musings, What’s Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 13:44


    Today’s episode discusses an important part of our year and how we think about our future. During this holiday season, we can slow our pace to allow us to create mental space to clarify our priorities. How to Encourage the Teach Suzuki Blog and Podcast Buy The Twinkle Project You can support the blog and podcast … Continue reading "191 TSP Holiday Musings, What’s Next?" The post 191 TSP Holiday Musings, What’s Next? appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    190 TSP Important Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 21:26


    Here are some very important words. We are important. Because we are important, how we act, what we do, and what we say matters. Today’s episode reminds us of why it is important to remember this at all times, whether we are teachers, parents, or students. Other Resources Plucky Violin Teacher (Brecklyn Ferrin) SAA Building … Continue reading "190 TSP Important Words" The post 190 TSP Important Words appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    189 TSP Pebble in My Shoe | Teacher Triage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 28:00


    Today’s episode looks at the subject of “teacher triage” and how a teacher might wade through student issues during a lesson. The medical community uses the word “triage” to assess the order of treatment based on the degrees of urgency to wounds or illnesses. How could a teacher develop a triage system to assist the … Continue reading "189 TSP Pebble in My Shoe | Teacher Triage" The post 189 TSP Pebble in My Shoe | Teacher Triage appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    188 TSP Lessons From Marathon Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 22:58


    What does marathon training have to do with learning how to play a musical instrument? Teachers can gather many ideas that are similar to the lessons learned from training and running a marathon. Other Resources Hal Higdon’s Novice Marathon Training Plan (website) Marathon by Hal Higdon  Marathon by Jeff Galloway [I am an Amazon Associate and the … Continue reading "188 TSP Lessons From Marathon Training" The post 188 TSP Lessons From Marathon Training appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    187 TSP Developing Character Principles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 19:42


    How does one live life to the fullest? How does one stay grounded while surrounded by life’s distractions? Today’s episode talks about one useful tool and an exercise that helps us to foster and reflect on developing character principles. Other Resources My A9 Blueline Journal The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron The Daily Stoic by Ryan … Continue reading "187 TSP Developing Character Principles" The post 187 TSP Developing Character Principles appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    186 TSP Pay Attention to Me! | Self-Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 31:28


    Teachers and parents spend a great deal of time and effort to get students and children to concentrate and focus. A child may look as if he or she is paying attention to us, but we may find out later that the child is not. Today’s episode looks at ideas to help students and children … Continue reading "186 TSP Pay Attention to Me! | Self-Management" The post 186 TSP Pay Attention to Me! | Self-Management appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    185 TSP Five Habits for Music Teachers (and Parents too)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 21:29


    Music teachers and parents of students who study music and develop the skills to play musical instruments need to focus on some crucial habits in order to succeed. Here are my five suggested habits for music teachers and parents too. Other Resources Habits of Highly Effective Suzuki Teachers & Parents (podcast) Excellence is a Habit (podcast) Three … Continue reading "185 TSP Five Habits for Music Teachers (and Parents too)" The post 185 TSP Five Habits for Music Teachers (and Parents too) appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    184 TSP Define Your Mission Statement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 22:44


    When you go on a trip, before you pull the car out of your driveway, you need to know where you are going. Today’s episode talks about the importance of defining your mission statement to design your life. Other Resources 7 Habits Card Deck Habits of Highly Effective Suzuki Teachers & Parents (podcast) Habit 2: Begin … Continue reading "184 TSP Define Your Mission Statement" The post 184 TSP Define Your Mission Statement appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

    183 TSP Make My Job Easier | Dear Parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 20:26


    This episode is an open letter to parents or students who study a music instrument and sets out the basic steps for parents to ensure their children succeed. Other Resources Atomic Habits by James Clear How to Encourage the Teach Suzuki Blog and Podcast Buy The Twinkle Project You can support the blog and podcast … Continue reading "183 TSP Make My Job Easier | Dear Parent" The post 183 TSP Make My Job Easier | Dear Parent appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

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