Christine Wilson Goodner’s Beyond the Music Lesson is a well-thought out resource written for Suzuki parents and teachers alike. My favorite thing about this book is that it so clearly lays out the expectations necessary to succeed on the Suzuki Journey. Christine reminds the reader of the big picture, as well as the steps needed to get there! The meat and potatoes of the book largely focuses on mindset, which is the biggest reason I recommend it. My take on it is this: Succe

Confession time. I remember seeing the Twinkle A rhythm as a youngster, and thinking that it looked SO HARD! 16th notes, 8th notes, string crossings, all together--this was supposed to be the first piece in Book 1? Fast forward to when I started teaching. Before I did my first Suzuki teacher training, I thought it was crazy for a beginner to start off with Twinkle. Turns out, I was right. You have to have confidence in your bow hold, feel the balance in open string rhythms, a

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 any instrument. Watch our video for some tips on how to optimize your practice space. Happy practicing! Rachel and Neil teach violin, viola, and cello together at their studio in Frisco. #violin #viola #cello #frisco #lessons #texas #suzuki #practice #privatelesson #music #instruction