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May 110 min read


Tickets for sale - Chad Wolfe Concert
Chad comes from Ontario to join us as one of our special guests at our 2023 traditional music concert at SSSM. There is a surprise acro...

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Mar 7, 20231 min read


#88 6 Strategies to Bond with Your Student
By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch /Live HERE As teachers, there is a delicate balance between...

Christy | the Practice Pro
Feb 6, 202310 min read


#84 My Easiest and Favourite Way to Motivate Hard Work in Practice
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch / Listen to the Live HERE If you ask a parent what they want for...

Christy | the Practice Pro
Nov 21, 20226 min read


#75 Summer Planes: 30-day Challenge to Avoid Having Rusty and Resistant Practicers at the End of the Summer
I want to share with you a brand new practicing activity this Summer - paper planes! Children love paper planes and it’s something you can do whether it’s sunny outside or not.

Christy | the Practice Pro
Jun 20, 20223 min read


#70 Kenyan National Anthem & What belongs - "African Safari Practicing Adventure" 6/6
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Read the Blog HERE and get your FREE African Safari Practicing (6 of 6) Adventures....

Christy | the Practice Pro
Apr 10, 20223 min read


#69 "Two For One Easter Deal" at Practice Time
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Read the Blog HERE and get your FREE "Get to Know You" Easter practice activity. You...

Christy | the Practice Pro
Apr 3, 20225 min read


#68 Get to Know African Safari Animals - "African Safari Practicing Adventure" 5/6
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Read the Blog HERE and get your FREE African Safari Practicing (5 of 6) Adventures....

Christy | the Practice Pro
Mar 28, 20224 min read


#63 Working together is EASIER - Valentine hearts
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Read the Blog HERE and get your FREE Valentine's Day practicing activity. You can...

Christy | the Practice Pro
Feb 7, 20228 min read


#62 Join the “African Safari Practicing Adventure” - part 1 of 6
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Read the Blog HERE and get your FREE first African Safari Practicing (1 of 6)...

Christy | the Practice Pro
Jan 27, 20224 min read


#61 Using Review to Improve Your Memory (part 3)
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org This blog is part 3 of the memory series. To read parts 1 and 2, see blogs #54 and #58. You can also Watch / Listen to the Live HERE Do you want to memorize easier with a review program? Are you feeling overwhelmed by a HUGE piece of music that you need to learn and memorize by a deadline? Today we are talking about making memorizing advanced repertoire easier, and I mean WAY easier, by using a review system that works. H

Christy | the Practice Pro
Jan 24, 20226 min read


#60 - Feeling tired this Christmas? How to keep up with your practicing?
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch / Listen to the Live HERE Everyone is feeling tired and ready for...

Christy | the Practice Pro
Dec 20, 20214 min read


#58 Making memorizing easier and faster (part 2)
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org This blog is part 2 of the memory series. To read part 1, see blog #54. You can also Watch / Listen to the Live HERE You have a new piece to play. You can play it through with the music no problem BUT without your music, you are completely lost by the second line. It’s so frustrating and the thought of performing in a concert down the road by memory nearly gives you an ulcer from the stress! What to do? Well, first let’

Christy | the Practice Pro
Dec 6, 20217 min read


#57 How many days until Christmas?
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch / Listen to the Live HERE Each year, I always find it so...

Christy | the Practice Pro
Nov 30, 20214 min read


#56 Traditional FEAST percussion cards
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch / Listen to the Live HERE Blog #53 “Halloween Pumpkin Percussion”...

Christy | the Practice Pro
Nov 22, 20213 min read


#55 Gratitude helps children to be more teachable
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch / Listen to the Live HERE Gratitude is being appreciative of the...

Christy | the Practice Pro
Nov 14, 20213 min read


#53 Pumpkin percussion
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Read the Blog HERE and get your FREE pumpkin percussion activity download You can...

Christy | the Practice Pro
Oct 25, 20213 min read


#51 Practice for a week dream catcher using the 7 Grandfather’s Teachings
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Read the Blog HERE and get your FREE download about hoop dancing You can also Watch...

Christy | the Practice Pro
Sep 30, 20214 min read


#49 FIVE reasons for siblings to play the same instrument or program
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Read the Blog HERE and get your FREE download activity for teens. You can also Watch / Listen to the Live HERE Starting a second child in music lessons in the same instrument with the same teacher? When you have a second child: Remember your first baby - recording by photo and video every cough, every step and cheering on every “first time” doing anything. Second child? It’s so easy for them to learn from the first siblin

Christy | the Practice Pro
Sep 20, 20216 min read


#48 Do you have music “inside of you”?
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org Read the Blog HERE and get your FREE download activity for teens. You can also Watch...

Christy | the Practice Pro
Sep 13, 20218 min read
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