Looking for Suzuki violin group class ideas? You have come to the right place as I have dedicated this section of the blog to Suzuki Violin ideas and sharing what I've learned about teaching Suzuki violin classes. In our previous posts we had lost of ideas on different group class activities. However a much needed topic is how to better engage the parents in the Suzuki violin group class. Suzuki Violin Group Class Ideas - How to Involve The Parents More Effectively In Suzuki Violin … [Read more...]
4 Amazing Halloween Suzuki Violin Ideas
Are you looking for Halloween Suzuki violin ideas for your classroom! Here are 4 Suzuki Violin ideas for Halloween your students will enjoy! There are so many Suzuki violin games and activities for Halloween that spice up the group classes, private lessons and home practice. You can read even more Suzuki violin ideas here. But for this post, here are my favorite ideas: Ghost Notes (harmonics) Halloween is a fantastic time to work on soft fingers through teaching harmonics. … [Read more...]
Common Problems in Suzuki Violin Group Classes And How To Fix Them
If you are looking for ideas to teach Suzuki Violin group class, you have come to the right place. I have dedicated a section of this blog to share all of my experiences and Suzuki Lesson Plans. I needed a piece of humor in my life today. And I feel you may relate to these Suzuki group class scenarios. Am I wrong about them? Then by all means share in the comments! So here are the three things I am actively working on changing in my own practice! Parents Come To Suzuki Group Class But … [Read more...]
Suzuki Violin Group Class Games and Ideas- St Patrick’s Day
Suzuki Violin Group Class Games done well can bring new levels of enthusiasm to Suzuki students. As teachers, we all need fresh ideas for making Suzuki group classes fun. The following activities are themed around St Patrick's Day celebrations. Find individual activities as well as ready lesson plans below. I have separated this article into two sections - Suzuki activities for older students and Suzuki activities for students at the Pre-Twinkle and early Suzuki book 1 … [Read more...]
How to Teach a Small Suzuki Violin Group Class
Effective Suzuki violin group lesson planning varies greatly depending on the size of the Suzuki class. While having a small class may be easier in some aspects, it also presents challenges in keeping the Suzuki students motivated and engaging them. Here are some ideas that can guide you as you prepare for a smaller Suzuki class. Tips For Teaching Small Suzuki Violin Classes 1. Plan for more activities In a large group, the kids tend to feed from each other's energy. In a … [Read more...]