Lesson Materials

• Notebook to take notes on assignments for home practice

• Music Bag to carry materials to and from lesson

• Pencil

• Suzuki Violin Volume 1 Revised Edition Book and Recording- this recording can also be purchased here. Hillary Hahn and Augustin Hadelich are the most recent recording artists (and, therefore, the current standard).

• Appropriate Violin- Some young students may begin on a "box violin." I will help you to determine the correct violin size/box for your student.

• Music stand- You will need a music stand as students learn to read music. This is not a necessity for a beginning student right away.

• Any other music materials you may use. If you have none, don't worry! If you have other music, please bring it to your lesson in your music bag.

Recommended Reading

If you'd like to read further about the Suzuki Method or if you are looking for more resources, here are a few that I think are particularly interesting and helpful.

• Nurtured by Love--Shinichi Suzuki

• Where Love is Deep--Shinichi Suzuki

• Time to Practice: A Companion for Parents--Carrie Reuning-Hummel

• To Learn with Love: A Companion for Suzuki Parents--William and Constance Starr

• Teaching from the Balance Point: A Guide for Suzuki Parents, Teachers, and Students--Ed Kreitman

• The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How.--Daniel Coyle