by Lora | May 25, 2017 | Online violin lessons, Suzuki method, Uncategorized, Violin lessons, Violin teachers
Many students are left wondering where they should begin in the Suzuki books, and likewise, sometimes teachers are unsure what level to place a student in. I’ve written these guidelines are according to how I teach the Suzuki material, the supplements I use, and...
by Lora | May 25, 2017 | Online violin lessons, Suzuki method, Uncategorized, Violin lessons, Violin teachers
There are several major players in String Pedagogy and they are all reputable and they strive for well defined, uniform standards. For the most part, they are mutually respectful of each other, however there is little to no coordination or equivalency provided between...
by Lora | Dec 31, 2016 | Adult learners, Suzuki method
Trick Question!!! Suzuki 3 is NOT boring. It is one of the most exciting books we have! People only think it is boring because out of 7 songs, 5 are Gavottes, and only 2 songs are Romantic, the rest are Baroque or Galante. Also, people who think it’s boring...
by Lora | Dec 1, 2016 | Adult learners, Suzuki method
Click here to see my recommendations for what students should be learning in Suzuki Violin Book 1. This post is about my top priorities for students in Suzuki Violin Book 2. Other teachers might have other priorities, and that’s just fine. The main focus for my...
by Lora | Nov 29, 2016 | Adult learners, Suzuki method
I get this question from both students and teachers. Students want to know what they will learn (or should be learning) in Book 1, while teachers want to compare their curriculum to Suzuki violin book 1 standards. It’s pretty straightforward: Suzuki Violin Book...
by Lora | Sep 2, 2015 | Suzuki method
After Suzuki book 2, my adult violin students sometimes ask if they are ready to step away from the Suzuki method. With two books behind them in the Suzuki violin method, they have a really solid foundation. Those who study with me have even gotten extensive training...
