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Review - Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families
Christine Wilson Goodner’s Beyond the Music Lesson is a well-thought out resource written for Suzuki parents and teachers alike. My...
Neil Fong Gilfillan
Aug 18, 20172 min read


4th Condition for Developing Great Ability: Provide A Great Deal of Training
This is the 4th section of a 5-part series outlining Shinichi Suzuki's "Conditions for Developing Great Ability" from Chapter 2 of his...
Rachel Samson
Jan 28, 20172 min read


3rd Condition for Developing Great Ability: Use the Finest Method
This is the 3rd section of a 5-part series outlining Shinichi Suzuki's "Conditions for Developing Great Ability" from Chapter 2 of his...
Rachel Samson
Jan 28, 20173 min read


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...
Rachel Samson
Jan 23, 20177 min read


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...
Rachel Samson
Jan 22, 20172 min read


Want a better bow hold? Try the Mouse House.
If you want an easy way to remember how to set up a beautiful bow hold, check out the Mouse House. I made this video especially for my...
Neil Fong Gilfillan
Sep 18, 20161 min read


3 Ways to Make Your Practice Space Better
Practice makes permanent, so make sure you're set up for success! These tips don't just work for violin, viola, and cello--they work for...
Neil Fong Gilfillan
Sep 13, 20161 min read


Practicing Cello - Let's Do This!
Even though every student is unique and has their own challenges to overcome on cello, the basics of good practicing stay the same. Most...
Neil Fong Gilfillan
Oct 29, 20144 min read
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