Welcome to this incredible  journey you have embarked upon, providing your child/ ren with the opportunity of studying  a  musical instrument with us . Your participation in your child’s musical education is impactful in both tangible and intangible ways . 

Whether you have just taken your initial steps and are supporting a pre-twinkler, or it’s your third or fourth time through the Suzuki method with us , these monthly letters are a gift to you .  Each month you will find a post focused on supporting / nurturing / exploring your needs . 

Often the topics addressed will coincide with a specific in- person parent break out session during our monthly playins at the MYArts building . 

The sessions will be directed by one of our faculty and/or guest presenter . 

We hope you’ll take the time out for yourselves to recharge, reconnect and return home with fresh ideas or new skills that transfer into your home practice .

This first letter asks you to assess and reflect on the present as well as plan for the future .  When starting  students myself , I see the Vivaldi concerto student in the pre-twinkler standing on their foot chart before me, which generates a long term vision and commitment in presenting ever step of teaching and learning in a meaningful way. 

This journey of thousands of bow strokes, hundreds of review repetitions, private lessons, group classes , recitals , summer suzuki institutes is a choice we all have made for our children . I’ve travelled it with my three children . 

I look forward to traveling with you every month, and hope to offer some insight that gives you renewed energy as a practice parent .  

With a twinkling spirit ,

Diana 

Please print and fill out these handouts at your leisure, and for your eyes only.  We will revisit them next June. I received them as a book 6 teacher trainee, while pregnant with my youngest 28 years ago , from a very wise teacher: Alice Joy Lewis.  They offer you a chance to honestly reflect on a variety of important questions to keep your musical journey moving forward.