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#121 The Thankful Tree — Thanksgiving Practice Activity
How the Thankful Tree Works
Your player plays six review/upgrade pieces, and after each one, they fill a leaf on their tree.

Christy Hodder, expert music educator
Oct 66 min read


#112 The Hidden Brain Connection: Why Crossing the Midline is Crucial for Young Musicians
By Christy Hodder, Expert Music Educator www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You know how sometimes you watch a child at the piano and they're doing this awkward thing where they refuse to let their left hand cross over to the right side of the keyboard? Or maybe you've noticed your violin student gets all tangled up when they try to bow across different strings? Well, there's actually a really fascinating reason behind this, and once you understand it, so many things about children and wha

Christy Hodder, expert music educator
Aug 21, 20256 min read


#100 Santa's Growing Beard: A Festive Way to Keep December Practicing Productive
Make music practice fun this holiday with this creative Santa's beard activity! A hands-on way to help your child work through their practice list with the festivities.

Christy Hodder, expert music educator
Nov 6, 20235 min read


#99 Creative Halloween-themed practice ideas to make practice more fun
Halloween is almost here! Check out spooky music practice activity and upcoming events at Scotia Suzuki School in Halifax. Get ready for musical fun!

Christy Hodder, expert music educator
Oct 23, 20236 min read


#92 Why Adults & Seniors Need to Take Music Lessons
Things to bring you happiness and a full life as an adult and senior. Free printable PDF on taking music lessons and getting to art classes

Christy Hodder, expert music educator
May 1, 20237 min read


#85 4 Ways to Have Guilt-free Practicing Over the Holidays
Keep guilt-free music practice going during the holidays! Simple strategies to maintain momentum during busy seasons without adding stress to your family.

Christy Hodder, expert music educator
Dec 5, 20227 min read
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