Teach Suzuki Podcast - By Paula E. Bird

What does perseverance, expectation, and awesomeness have to do with each other? Is there a connection? I argue that these concepts have a great deal to do with each other and will affect the development of our children’s and students’ character and are a necessary component of our teaching and parenting. Monthly Focus: Preparation The … Continue reading "153 TSP And Another Thing . . ." The post 153 TSP And Another Thing . . . appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

When we begin a journey or project, are we prepared? And even if we are prepared for the journey as we imagine it will be, will we be prepared for anything else that might come our way? How do we prepare ourselves for the journey of complete possibility? Today’s episode will look at the concepts … Continue reading "152 TSP 10 Feet Focus & The Preparation Road" The post 152 TSP 10 Feet Focus & The Preparation Road appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

Problems arise from our dramatic descriptions or retelling of events, whether about practicing, being busy, taking notes, or forgetting homework assignments. This episode looks at typical teacher, parent, or student stories and how they may adversely impact our ability to take personal responsibility or solve problems. Monthly Focus: LOVE The month’s focus has been about … Continue reading "151 TSP What’s Your Story?" The post 151 TSP What’s Your Story? appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

Today’s episode discusses the issue of students’ speeding through practice sessions or lessons. How can we effectively help a student find and remain at the most effective practice speed? Today’s episode discusses three areas where we can suggest controlling adjustments: speed, space, and someone. I suggest several ideas and tips about helping students practice more … Continue reading "150 TSP Stop Hitting the Traffic Cones! | Practice Techniques for Speeding" The post 150 TSP Stop Hitting the Traffic Cones! | Practice Techniques for Speeding appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

Today’s episode discusses the power of the words we choose to use — both negatively and positively. From this starting point, I discuss how the words we use and the power they have can create a new possibility of vision. This vision can inspire and motivate us and our children and students. Monthly Focus: LOVE … Continue reading "149 TSP Give Me Your Word" The post 149 TSP Give Me Your Word appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

Today’s episode focuses on the possibility that we can look for, find, or create in and for our children. As parents and teachers, do we see the potential or possibility in our children? Do we see beyond the daily noise and activity to actually see what our children could be? Do we even look? Do we … Continue reading "148 TSP Possibility" The post 148 TSP Possibility appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

Today’s episode focuses entirely on the weekly mission of getting clarity of our intention and vision. Monthly Focus: CLARITY Previous episodes introduced the new feature on the podcast: the monthly focus or theme and a weekly mission with some suggested questions to guide listeners. The focus or theme I chose for the month of January … Continue reading "147 TSP Can You See It? | Intention and Vision" The post 147 TSP Can You See It? | Intention and Vision appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

This episode takes a look at 7 focus questions that will improve our ability to teach or coach. I discuss the book, The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier. This book suggests 7 focused questions that will open up conversations to lead toward personal development. … Continue reading "146 TSP Any Questions?" The post 146 TSP Any Questions? appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

Today’s episode discusses a Suzuki Triangle goal setting tool that brings an interesting perspective to the Suzuki Triangle relationship of the parent, student, and teacher. This tool brings the goals of each person in the Suzuki Triangle relationship together and creates or reveals the story of this relationship. In this episode, I share my excitement … Continue reading "145 TSP What is Your Story? | The Suzuki Triangle" The post 145 TSP What is Your Story? | The Suzuki Triangle appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

Today’s episode sets out a simple three-step plan that leads to success on the Suzuki music journey. These three steps are simple to remember and follow: P-L-S. P – Practice L – Listen S – Support Monthly Focus: CLARITY Today’s episode introduces a new feature on the podcast: the monthly focus or theme and a … Continue reading "144 TSP Three Steps for Success | P-L-S" The post 144 TSP Three Steps for Success | P-L-S appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

One of the most powerful tools for creating successful practices, lessons, or change is visualization. Today’s episode offers a look at a few powerful visualization tools that teachers and parents can use to build future success in lessons, home practices, or life in general. How to Encourage the Teach Suzuki Blog and Podcast Contact Me … Continue reading "143 TSP Can You See It? | The Power of Visualization" The post 143 TSP Can You See It? | The Power of Visualization appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

One important way to communicate and be strongly connected with another is by using the power of touch. Today’s episode discusses the value of connecting through touch and how we can include this power to deepen our connections and communication with family and friends. How to Encourage the Teach Suzuki Blog and Podcast Contact Me … Continue reading "142 TSP The Power of Touch" The post 142 TSP The Power of Touch appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

Today’s episode discusses how to change our attitude and focus to create a more positive life that affirms our desired behaviors and attitudes. If you struggle with some areas of your life as a teacher or parent, try the steps suggested to create affirmations that support a more successful and satisfying life. How to Encourage … Continue reading "141 TSP Affirmations for Music Teachers & Parents" The post 141 TSP Affirmations for Music Teachers & Parents appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

We are nearing the end of 2018. It’s time to do an annual review. In this episode I discuss several tools that help us to do an annual review. I focus time on the Best Year Yet! method as outlined by Jinny Ditzler in her book. I also discuss some valuable tools that I use from the … Continue reading "140 TSP The Best Way to Plan (Annual Review)" The post 140 TSP The Best Way to Plan (Annual Review) appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

We are nearing the end of 2018. How can we use our time wisely right now to finish 2018 with style and prepare room for expansion for 2019. I propose several questions that I find useful to  help me clear out some sticky spots in my life that will hamper my progress in the coming … Continue reading "139 TSP Last Chance (2018)" The post 139 TSP Last Chance (2018) appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

I recently returned from another wonderful International Music Teachers Exchange (IMTEX) conference in Remscheid, Germany, where I gathered together with many teachers from all over the world to share new ideas, discoveries, and solutions, and I met once again friends from previous years as well as made new Facebook and email friendships. Once again, the … Continue reading "138 TSP Conference Joy (IMTEX 2018)" The post 138 TSP Conference Joy (IMTEX 2018) appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

I recently returned from another wonderful International Music Teachers Exchange (IMTEX) conference in Remscheid, Germany, where I joined many of my dear colleagues from all around the world to share ideas, discoveries, friendship, and our love of teaching music. Under the direction of the conference organizer, Kerstin Wartberg, who is well known for her wonderful … Continue reading "137 TSP Eva Belvelin Interview (Teacher Resources)" The post 137 TSP Eva Belvelin Interview (Teacher Resources) appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

What do Suzuki teachers mean when they talk about polishing a piece? This episode takes an in depth look at the subject of polishing: what it is, when we do it, how do we do it, and how can we apply the polishing principles to other areas of the student’s life. I mentioned a few … Continue reading "136 TSP Polishing" The post 136 TSP Polishing appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.

Motivating younger children is different and perhaps easier than motivating the older student. Today’s episode looks at the how teaching a teenager or older student is different and how a teenager’s basic needs may impact the learning process. I surveyed a few older students and received some interesting answers. How to Support the Teach Suzuki … Continue reading "135 TSP Motivating the Older Student (Teenager)" The post 135 TSP Motivating the Older Student (Teenager) appeared first on Teach Suzuki Podcast.