Parent Education

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Suzuki Books One & Two Milestones

Here are the foundational milestones I am working to develop and looking for in your child's musical journey! 1). Able to execute all 8...

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Why the Twinkles? And for so Long?

In short, the Twinkles are a fantastic way for a young child’s hand and arm “get into shape” and become strong enough to set a firm...

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What Makes A Successful Suzuki Parent?

I have found over the years that there are certain characteristics of families whose children thrive in piano lessons and those that do...

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What Every Piano Parent Should Know

1). Learning an instrument takes time. Lots of time. Years, in fact. Quite a few years to get reasonably proficient! Sometimes the short...

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Picture Perfect Piano Posture

Learning to play the piano is not easy! Muscles that have never been used before are suddenly expected to jump into action and not only...

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Suzuki Piano? Isn't that where....?

The students only ever learn to play by ear? They can’t read music? They all learn the same music- or worse- all sound the same? I will...

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