

New Year, New You - No More Excuses! :)
Is consistent practice in the age of COVID even possible? I would argue that it's more possible now than ever before! In recent months o


The Process Is The Point
It's been an interesting year so far, and now that summer is winding down, I'm sure parents everywhere are missing the familiar rout


What To Consider When Choosing A Teacher
For those deciding to start their children's formal piano, guitar, or violin instruction, choosing a Suzuki instructor should be informed...


Kindred Spirits
Po-ya and Chung Tzu-ch'i were good friends. Po-ya was a good lute player and his friend was an intuitive listener. When Po-ya had his mi


Trust In The Process
Nearly every day, I walk through an apple orchard to get some exercise with my dog. It's a wonderfully rejuvenating practice that helps


Summer Music Camps - Now's The Time!
At a Suzuki Institute, your child can get specialized attention on their specific instrument and can make friends with and learn from others


Why Perform?
Recently in a lesson, I had a student express uncertainty as to whether or not he should perform. Both his parent and I were firmly in favor


Making Excellence A Habit
As 2019 nears, many people think about habits they want to change or stop. But how about habits that we would like to begin? If you're l


When Is It Time To Upgrade Your Instrument?
It often happens over the course of years of playing and practicing an instrument, but it's so gradual, it's easy to miss the signs