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?...

With the changes in the community with regards to COVID-19, the school will ill be able to continue to conduct "in-person" private...

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!...

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Looking for a fun activity that will engage, motivate, and reward your child during...

This weekend at the Scotia Suzuki School there is an African Multicultural Workshop day. We will be learning Nigerian Music and dance...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING The NSYA - performs two of their favorite tunes for you at Crystal Crescent beach. ENJOY!!!!! Click Here to see VIDEO

Help us spread the word in the HRM that we have a new SUZUKI FLUTE teacher, Amelia Bruce. So exciting! She will be teaching ages 3/4 years a

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org In the week leading up to Halloween, why not do a countdown to make your practicing...

What violin do I purchase for my violin lessons? After more than 3 decades teaching violin I have seen 100s of violin rentals and purchases

Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org   Let's change up your home practices during the Halloween Season! In the Suzuki method...

October 1st brings a shift in the season as Fall shows up and Spooky season begins! Spice up your practicing with this ghost activity!

By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You pick up your instrument and you’re all ready to have an amazing and very focused...

Everything - If its a "lollypop drum"! One of the fun things we do in the Suzuki Childhood Education class- is read books and recite poems

PRINT AT HOME - BRING TO LESSON BINDER REFILL SHEETS Due to our new Health guidelines, paper handouts are now discouraged and kept to a...

IN PERSON for all private lessons Small-Group classes start EITHER Sept 19th or Sept 26th (check your Student Portal discipline button)...

Make your practicing more fun with Animal puzzle erasers

Here are 6 of some of my favorite board books to read. I have so many but these are the ones for today and some things I like about them.

More Happy Music is happening in homes in Halifax this summer! 😀🎵🏡 Summer lessons are on ZOOM but sometimes teachers are having them...