1. EachPod

Teach Suzuki Podcast - by Paula E. Bird - Podcast

Teach Suzuki Podcast - by Paula E. Bird

Weekly podcast episodes accompany your Suzuki music journey, whether you are a parent, a teacher, or a Suzuki music student. Subscribe to the podcast to hear and learn more about being an effective parent or teacher using the Suzuki Method.

Music Education Kids & Family K-12
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
29 minutes
Episodes
99
Years Active
2018 - 2022
Share to:
233 TSP Mid-Month Review

233 TSP Mid-Month Review

In last week’s episode (232 TSP What Did You Expect?), I talked about how Dr. Suuki encourages self-reflection to create expectation and intention. In this episode, I talk about a mid-month review jo…
00:18:41  |   Mon 08 Aug 2022
232 TSP What Did You Expect?

232 TSP What Did You Expect?

In last week’s episode (231 TSP Tweaking Your One Percent) I discussed how to tweak your one percent to make progress into a habit and different way of thinking. This episode 232 is an example of how…
00:16:34  |   Mon 11 Jul 2022
231 TSP Tweaking Your One Percent

231 TSP Tweaking Your One Percent

In a previous episode (230), we discussed the tool of strategy journaling to solve problems quickly to provide to continue making progress. In today’s episode, which was recorded sometime in the summ…
Sun 03 Jul 2022
230 TSP Strategy Journaling (Deep Conversations)

230 TSP Strategy Journaling (Deep Conversations)

In a previous episode, we discussed the power of journaling as a tool for reflection about our life, relationships, and learning journey. Today we discussed the tool of strategy journaling to solve p…
00:48:29  |   Tue 21 Sep 2021
229 TSP Deep Conversations — The Magic Listening Button

229 TSP Deep Conversations — The Magic Listening Button

Have you pushed the Magic Listening Button and turned on your super ability to learn thoroughly and quickly? Recently Ian and I discussed at length about how we have experimented with listening techn…
00:54:03  |   Mon 13 Sep 2021
228 TSP Deep Conversations (1)

228 TSP Deep Conversations (1)

Today I share one of many conversations that I have had with a wonderful young man, who performs and teaches and has recently formally joined the Suzuki teaching community. Ian Lee studied violin wit…
00:45:38  |   Mon 06 Sep 2021
227 TSP The Power of Magic Questions

227 TSP The Power of Magic Questions

How we think about something can yield an experience that is productive or inefficient. Let me introduce you to the art of magic questions. When we ask ourselves a magic question, we find amazing gui…
00:37:31  |   Wed 30 Jun 2021
226 TSP Tough Going

226 TSP Tough Going

The new year hit me a little harder than I expected, and I have found it to be a little tough going forward. This episode will explain. I recorded it a few weeks ago but have not been ready to publis…
00:33:45  |   Thu 29 Apr 2021
225 TSP Let’s Prepare for Our Best Year Yet (part 2)

225 TSP Let’s Prepare for Our Best Year Yet (part 2)

Welcome 2021! Set goals by reflecting on the past year using the protocol set out in Jinny Ditzler’s book, Your Best Year Yet! Today’s part 2 episode looks at the remaining six questions. Join me and…
00:26:26  |   Thu 28 Jan 2021
224 TSP Let’s Prepare for Our Best Year Yet! (part 1)

224 TSP Let’s Prepare for Our Best Year Yet! (part 1)

Goodbye, 2020! At the start of a new year, I find it helpful to spend some time reflecting on my past year using the protocol set out in Jinny Ditzler’s book, Your Best Year Yet! Today’s episode is p…
00:22:18  |   Thu 14 Jan 2021
223 TSP Coming to the End

223 TSP Coming to the End

We are nearing the end of a trying and surprising year. In this episode, I begin to prepare for the coming new year. I invite you to join me the next few weeks as I explore useful tools for reflectio…
00:26:07  |   Sun 22 Nov 2020
222 TSP Let’s Get Going Again!

222 TSP Let’s Get Going Again!

Today I discuss a difficult teacher-parent conversation. How can we get going again when we struggle with a difficult schedule and practice period? What we need to do is simple enough, but it is also…
00:34:12  |   Fri 13 Nov 2020
221 TSP 7 Quick Tips for Practicing Fun

221 TSP 7 Quick Tips for Practicing Fun

Today’s episode offers 7 quick tips to bring fun to a practice slump, from using costumes and theme days to choosing which side of the student to sit. Practice tools might include dice, hats, practic…
00:33:40  |   Fri 30 Oct 2020
220 TSP Release Tension (Shu-Yi Scott Interview)

220 TSP Release Tension (Shu-Yi Scott Interview)

At the end of the summer, I interviewed Dr. Shu-Yi Scott about her Release Tension Workshop for teachers. During our discussion, Shu-Yi also shared some of her many ideas about teaching lessons and g…
00:48:29  |   Wed 14 Oct 2020
219 TSP Boundaries with Brecklyn Ferrin (Plucky Violin Teacher)

219 TSP Boundaries with Brecklyn Ferrin (Plucky Violin Teacher)

I interviewed Brecklyn Ferrin (Plucky Violin Teacher blog & Suzuki Planet Podcast) about Boundaries. I was surprised by the depth of our conversation as we shared our boundary experiences in the teac…
00:41:37  |   Mon 07 Sep 2020
218 TSP Super Nova Project | David Cutler Interview

218 TSP Super Nova Project | David Cutler Interview

Join me for an interview with David Cutler about his Super Nova project, an exciting addition to Suzuki repertoire accompaniments. Our conversation sparked all sorts of ideas about designing the futu…
00:40:27  |   Sun 30 Aug 2020
217 TSP Look to the Future

217 TSP Look to the Future

Join me as I explain a powerful exercise in reflection. I recently completed this exercise, and I gained clarity, hope, and peace for the future. Additional Resources Here are links to the resources …
00:35:44  |   Sun 23 Aug 2020
216 TSP Being Intentional

216 TSP Being Intentional

What does being intentional have to do with teaching or performing? Today’s episode looks at what being intentional means, why it is important, and how to create more of it. How to Encourage the Teac…
00:18:52  |   Sun 09 Aug 2020
215 TSP The Colors of Time

215 TSP The Colors of Time

Many pr0blems may result from glitches in our time management system. Today’s episode discusses a few ideas that may be helpful to steer us onto a more productive course. How to Encourage the Teach S…
00:37:28  |   Sun 02 Aug 2020
214 TSP Homeschool | Matthew Stephens Interview

214 TSP Homeschool | Matthew Stephens Interview

Parents face tough decisions about school this fall 2020. In today’s episode, I interview Matthew Stephens about his company Essentials in Writing and for advice regarding homeschooling. Matthew also…
00:34:02  |   Sun 26 Jul 2020
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Paula E. Bird ([email protected]). This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.