Parent Resources

If you are new to Suzuki…
… you are embarking on a fantastic journey with your child!

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

Parents:

  • Consult with your teacher about any questions you may have.
  • Read “Nutured by Love”.
  • Approach everything with a positive attitude – remember that you are giving a beautiful gift to your child and your family!
  • Cheer the smallest accomplishments with great gusto!

Parent and Child:

  • Listen every day
  • Practice daily
  • Attend all lessons
  • Observe lessons
  • Attend all group classes or Marathon
  • Attend recitals and concerts

Parent Handbook:

The handbook is designed to serve as a reference on that journey, whether you are taking your first steps, or you have come to a milestone and need some guidance. It is a compilation of materials collected by ASC faculty over many years, divided by topic so that you may easily find information as needed, and so that your teacher may refer you to a particular topic or article that he or she feels might be helpful. You can request your copy from the Aber Suzuki Center office.

Additional Resources

Suzuki Association of the Americas

Founded in 1972, the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a community of over 6,000 teachers, parents, educators, and learners dedicated to making music and early childhood education available to all young people in the Americas. We create an international learning community, embracing excellence and nurturing the human spirit. We work to improve the quality of life in the Americas through the Suzuki Method.
Suzuki Association of the Americas

The Stolen Goldin Violin

This is a great book for Suzuki students getting ready to attend American Suzuki Institute for the first time, as well as for those children who have been many times. Readers will know what to expect from their institute experience – what the schedule is like, what classes are like, and what fun they will have.
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