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#112 The Hidden Brain Connection: Why Crossing the Midline is Crucial for Young Musicians
By Christy | the Practicing Pro 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 what they ne
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Nov 21, 20240 min read
Blog #108 Get Ready for Your Suzuki Play-In: Summer Review/Upgrade Practice Punch Cards!
By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You asked for it, and here it is again! Last summer's punch card system was such a...
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Aug 15, 20244 min read
#105 Love Caterpillar Activity and How to Learn Music Faster
By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch LIVE/HERE Want to learn to play your musical instrument faster?...
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Jan 15, 20247 min read
#100 Santa's Growing Beard: A Festive Way to Keep December Practicing Productive
By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch /Live HERE As the holiday season approaches, it's time to prepare...
Christy | the Practice Pro
Nov 6, 20235 min read
#99 Creative Halloween-themed practice ideas to make practice more fun
By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch /Live HERE Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the visionary violinist way...
Christy | the Practice Pro
Oct 23, 20235 min read
#96 Easy games to play with music flashcards
By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch / Listen to the LIVE HERE Are you looking for a fun way to...
Christy | the Practice Pro
Jul 31, 20235 min read
#95 Music Magic: Strengthen note reading with these fun memory games
By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch / Listen to the LIVE HERE Remember playing the card game of...
Christy | the Practice Pro
Jun 19, 20238 min read
#94 Summer Music Survival Guide: 13 Practice Tips
By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch / Listen to the Live HERE Learn more about SSSM's Summer Camps...
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May 29, 20233 min read
#93 - 5 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome Performance Anxiety and Love Performing
By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch / Listen to the Live As a parent or teacher, you may be familiar...
Christy | the Practice Pro
May 15, 20239 min read
#92 Why Adults & Seniors Need to Take Music Lessons
By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch / Listen to the Live Part 1 HERE 7:42 minutes Part 2 HERE ...
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May 1, 20237 min read
#91 My Secrets to Getting and Keeping Adults playing Music - part 2 of 3
By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch / Listen to the Live HERE Are you ready to…learn the last 6 of my...
Christy | the Practice Pro
Apr 17, 20237 min read
#89 Getting music practice STARTED!
By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch /Live HERE Is it a challenge to “get your practice time started?”...
Christy | the Practice Pro
Mar 7, 20237 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...
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Feb 6, 202310 min read
#85 4 Ways to Have Guilt-free Practicing Over the Holidays
By Christy | the Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch / Listen to the Live HERE Last night I watch the sweetest...
Christy | the Practice Pro
Dec 5, 20227 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
#82 Monster masks
By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org You can also Watch / Listen to the Live HERE Are you working towards a book concert?...
Christy | the Practice Pro
Oct 21, 20223 min read
June 18th Family Music Event SCHEDULE
THIS SATURDAY Family Music & Fun Festival Who is involved? Most students are performing and ALL students are invited to attend. See the...
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Oct 13, 20222 min read
Summer Lessons Registration
Summer Private Lesson Registration Opens TODAY (Summer camp is full) See the BLUE button below for link to sign up for summer private...
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Oct 13, 20221 min read
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