By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Are you a super productive practice parent? Is your to-do list never-ending and every spare moment you sit still, you feel like you could be using it for something more important? I know I’ve definitely felt that way especially as my player got older and their pieces became longer! And though being productive and able to multitask are also really important skills, your child’s practice time is NOT the time to be thinking

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass...it’s about learning to dance in...

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org We learn the easiest and the fastest when we review and repeat. Learning music is like learning a new language . When you learn a new word, you keep saying it, even the simpler words like milk, mom, and water. You add and add to your vocabulary over time, eventually adding harder and more complex words. You don’t stop saying your first words though. Everything just goes into the mix to create a fluent language. Repetition

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org This Mother’s day and for spring, I have made you a fun SPRING FLOWERS practicing...

Want to guess what one of my favorite things about Easter is? That’s right… chocolate! Also, hunting for eggs! Last week's blog was about...

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org I love this fun Easter Activity. A great way to get to know your child or your...

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Using Feelings Sticks in Practices Does your child come to music practice “grumpy”...

If you are new here and do not already know, I am a Grandma! I have a sweet little grandson named Daniel who lives far away and in...

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org What to do when your player asks to study a second instrument? Can I play the...

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Check out the third and last article in the metronome blog series!. 8 Reasons Why...

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org What do you love about your metronome? Is there anything you don't like? Let me share with you all about metronomes, which is my favorite one, and why! There are two types of metronomes. Digital - electronic Analog - that’s the one with a weight on the pendulum arm that you move up and down to change the speed. It’s the classic kind that we think of in our mind when you say the word metronome. Digital or Analog I personall

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org A fun and easy way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your kids this year is to...

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org My daughter had a teacher when she was young who would make a big ceremony of using...

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Here is a fun Christmas "Play-by-Ear" and Charades activity that you can use for...

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You may be asking yourself, how do I fit in time to practice this week, or the next,...

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Are snowflakes all unique? Yes, they are! Each ice crystal takes a different path to...

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Why is it that children just can't stop playing a video game? Did you know that we can use the knowledge of video games in our home music practice sessions and music lessons? We can use the exact same strategies in both! Super Mario Effect Have you heard of the Super Mario effect? There was a study done by Mark Robber where he looked at how to motivate people to use the Super Mario video game. He had 2 games that were al

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Would you like to inspire your musician to perform for others this Holiday Season?...

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org How do you instill in your child to be thankful for what they have? How can you...

What's in my violin case? I wanted to share with you today some of the things I use to help me be successful with my violin playing!...