Swan KiezebrinkMar 5, 20193 minListen, Listen and Listen Some More!Listening to the recordings is a key element in the Suzuki Method, as this is how we all learn to speak our native tongue- by hearing it,...
Swan KiezebrinkNov 30, 20162 minSuzuki Books One & Two MilestonesHere are the foundational milestones I am working to develop and looking for in your child's musical journey! 1). Able to execute all 8...
Swan KiezebrinkNov 9, 20162 minWhy 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...
Swan KiezebrinkOct 19, 20162 minWhat 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...
Swan KiezebrinkOct 5, 20162 minWhat Every Piano Parent Should Know1). Learning an instrument takes time. Lots of time. Years, in fact. Quite a few years to get reasonably proficient! Sometimes the short...
Swan KiezebrinkSep 29, 20163 minPicture Perfect Piano PostureLearning to play the piano is not easy! Muscles that have never been used before are suddenly expected to jump into action and not only...
Swan KiezebrinkSep 14, 20166 minSuzuki 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...