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Rachel Samson
- Jan 24, 2017
- 7 min
2nd Condition for Developing Great Ability: Environment
This is the 2nd section of a 5-part series outlining Shinichi Suzuki's "Conditions for Developing Great Ability" from Chapter 2 of his book Ability Development from Age Zero. If you would like to listen to the intro, you can hear it here. Full transcript: The second condition is to create the best possible environment: The first two elements that I think should be present in the best environment possible are structure and discipline. When you invest in Suzuki lessons for your
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Rachel Samson
- Jan 22, 2017
- 2 min
1st Condition for Developing Great Ability: Early Start
This is the 1st section of a 5-part series outlining Shinichi Suzuki's "Conditions for Developing Great Ability" from Chapter 2 of his book Ability Development from Age Zero. If you would like to listen to the intro, you can hear it here. Full transcript: The first condition is to begin as early as possible— Dr. Suzuki makes it abundantly clear that he views the learning of music the exact same way he views the learning of a child’s first language. Suzuki asks his audience, “
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
- Jan 24, 2016
- 1 min
Cello & Turntable
We just got some new gear, a looper and effects pedal! And sometimes you just have to have fun with the music you make. Here's us in the studio mixing a Book 1 tune with a good old fashioned hip hop beat straight from the turntable. #cello #turntable #beastieboys #DJ #gotellauntrhody #book1 #classical #hiphop #rap #thenewstyle #licensedtoill
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