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How to be a more patient Suzuki parent

A dose of patience can calm frayed nerves in the practice room and mean the difference between successful session and all-out war.

Alan Duncan

6 minutes read

Of all the virtues that a Suzuki parent can bring to the practice room, patience may be the most important because without patience, it’s hard to have a creative, fun, productive practice session. Impatience leads to tension, frustration, and unhappiness. And it casts an unhappy shadow on what should be an enjoyable process. Personally, I struggle mightily against impatience.

Speaking of empathy

Learning how to harness the power of empathic connection in practice.

Alan Duncan

2 minutes read

After reading the review of Faber and Mazlish’s book on parent-child communication, I wondered if one of the hidden keys to strengthening our side of the Suzuki triangle is the misunderstood act of empathy.

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The Suzuki Experience is a weblog focused on helping parents practice more effectively and joyfully with their children. It traces the progress of our experience from beginner to budding young artist.