Research shows 85% of music students develop better persistence & character are the top benefits of Music Lessons. Why families keep music lessons even when budgets are tight.

Download free Santa and Snowman PDFs for a fun holiday music practice activity! Perfect for Suzuki families — track daily practice with cotton balls and encourage kids to share music with others.

By Christy | The Practicing Pro www.ScotiaSuzuki.org What if your child's music practice this Thanksgiving could do more than just build skills — what if it could also build a beautiful heart? Dr. Shinichi Suzuki believed exactly that. He famously said, "Teaching music is not my main purpose. I want to make good citizens, noble human beings. If a child hears fine music from the day of his birth, and learns to play it himself, he develops sensitivity, discipline and endurance. He gets a...