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Parents as partners

Dear Associação Musical Suzuki de São,

I started practicing with my two daughters about the same time I started my first Suzuki teacher training course. What seemed so simple to tell other parents to do at home was often a real challenge in our own home practice sessions. Sometimes I wondered if I was the only parent struggling with my children and home practice.

It wasn’t easy, but home practice with my children taught me how each of them learn and gave me a unique insight into who they are.

I learned from those very first years of teaching and working with my daughters how important it is for parents to have resources where they can get support and where teachers and parents can start conversations about the ups and downs along the way.

A parent once said to me, “Suzuki parenting is the hardest, but most rewarding thing I have ever done.”

I couldn’t agree more, and as a teacher I strive to acknowledge that reality and support the parents I work with as much as possible.

Because this is such a passion of mine, I am so honored to be involved in Parents as Partners this year. I’m excited for you to watch all the wonderful videos that teachers and parents from our Suzuki community have put together to share with you. This season includes everything from:

  • A Suzuki parent who is an occupational therapist and shares expert insights into helping our students with fine and gross motor skills

  • Teens sharing what advice they would give to their younger selves as musicians

  • And experienced teachers sharing some of their best advice for helping students succeed and how parents can support them.

There are only hours left to get the pre-registration discount, so don’t wait. Join us starting this Wednesday, January 15, when Parents as Partners Online 2020 launches!

Each Monday for 11 weeks, we’ll release at least five short videos straight to your inbox, along with their audio-only podcast format and transcripts. Once released, videos will be available through December 15, 2020.

Sign up now.

See you inside!

Christine

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