A week or so ago, I had a very bad experience on Facebook; not an uncommon occurrence, considering the platform in a minefield for those of us… Read more “Do Not Let the Power of Being a Teacher Keep You From Being a Student”
Author: kccsuzukipiano
Karin received Suzuki piano training under the instruction of Susan Fralin (Lynchburg, VA) for 8 years, including 5 years of superior rankings in National Guild Auditions. She has played for pleasure since, serving at church and playing in weddings. Her teaching began with her own children and grew from friend’s kids to teaching lessons with Valley Music Academy in August 2017.
A Music Teacher’s Prayer of Encouragement and Empowerment
Today, I am resuming lessons in person after a long break due to COVID-19. For those of you who may not know, I struggle with anxiety and… Read more “A Music Teacher’s Prayer of Encouragement and Empowerment”
Teaching Music to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD
While I would not consider myself to be an expert, or even the ideal candidate to write this post, I may know more than the average person… Read more “Teaching Music to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD”
Excellence
This post begins a series that I will be writing on various character traits that I strive to instill in my students. Though some characteristics are specific… Read more “Excellence”
Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
Every time you feel in God’s creatures something pleasing and attractive, do not let your attention be arrested by them alone, but passing them by, transfer your thought to God and say ‘O my God, if Thy creations are so full of beauty, delight, and joy, how infinitely more full of beauty, delight and joy art thou Thyself, Creator of all!…
Benefits of Learning Music
While listening to music can evoke emotion, being able to produce music oneself has a cathartic effect. I can listen to a recording of “The Storm” by Frederick Burgmuller, but the act of using my own two hands to create “The Storm” allows me to enter in to the scene and to participate…
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