Author Archives: luciamay

Dear Parents of Newbies, I’ve found a fantastic article about home practice. It is written by a veteran of Suzuki parent training, Joanne Bath. I always hope that I cover the the important bases in our first meetings at the … Continue reading →

Happy New Year, Students and Parents! Time to take out your calendars again. Our performance classes will take place at 10 a.m. on the following Saturdays: Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 24, May 5 Our concert will again be on … Continue reading →

We’re looking forward to the 10 a.m. performance class this Sat., Dec. 3. Please arrive at 9:30 for a practice run through if you are in the younger class. Also, our concert time is 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9. … Continue reading →

Congratulations to all of you who played in the Mary West Competition last Sunday! You all performed beautifully. Meriel played the Introduction and Polonaise by Bohm, Imala played the Vitali Chaccone, and Alec played solo Bach and the first movement … Continue reading →

Dear Parents and Students, Here are the performance class dates I mentioned. These are for the kids to perform for each other and be an audience for each other. You Oldies know that you need to set up your times … Continue reading →

Happy Autumn 2011, Parents and Students, new and old! It has been wonderful meeting you and seeing you regulars. For those of you who are not new to me this fall, I want to remind you about the upcoming ASTA … Continue reading →

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Hi, Students and Parents, A belated “congratulations!” for your spring recital. I couldn’t have been more proud, and I think you all are proud of your jobs well done. This is my last post of Vol. 9. I’ll see most … Continue reading →

Parenting/Teaching young kids Your Child’s Self-Esteem by Dorothy Briggs Parent Effectiveness Training by Dr. Thomas Gordon How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and How to Listen So Kids Will Talk by Faber and Mazlish Nurtured by Love by Shinichi … Continue reading →

I have maintained a home studio in the Twin Cities since 2001. My approach to teaching could be described as an amalgamation of traditional violin pedagogy and the Suzuki philosophy. I believe strongly in seeing my students twice a week. … Continue reading →