Teach Suzuki Podcast - by Paula E. Bird

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143 TSP Can You See It? | The Power of Visualization

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 S...

Dec 30, 2018•23 min

142 TSP The Power of Touch

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 ....

Dec 23, 2018•21 min

141 TSP Affirmations for Music Teachers & Parents

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 Po...

Dec 16, 2018•31 min

140 TSP The Best Way to Plan (Annual Review)

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 ....

Dec 09, 2018•35 min

139 TSP Last Chance (2018)

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 ....

Dec 02, 2018•29 min

138 TSP Conference Joy (IMTEX 2018)

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 ....

Nov 25, 2018•24 min

137 TSP Eva Belvelin Interview (Teacher Resources)

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) a...

Nov 18, 2018•41 min

136 TSP Polishing

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 ....

Nov 11, 2018•34 min

135 TSP Motivating the Older Student (Teenager)

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 Suz...

Nov 04, 2018•39 min

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