Teacher
Directory
Violin,
Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano, Flute
The mission of the Idaho Suzuki Association
is to promote the Suzuki method of music education in Idaho.
To this end, we provide this teacher directory on our website
and do some advertising to the local community and let them
know about Suzuki in Idaho! This service is free for Teacher
Members of the Idaho Suzuki Association. If you would like
to have your studio on our website please print, fill out,
and mail a teacher
directory form to: Gordon Hynes – Treasurer: 1976 North
Bird, Boise, ID 83704.
Note: You must be an ISA member to be a part of this
directory, so please be sure your membership is current. You can
e-mail Gordon at gwhynes@clear.net
to verify your membership status if you are unsure.
Current
Teacher Member List 2012
Tips on Selecting a
Teacher
When you have determined that you would like
your child to learn an instrument through the Suzuki Method,
you will want to find a teacher to work with you and your
child. This is an important decision since this relationship
can be a long-lasting one with a great impact on your whole
family’s musical experience.
You may obtain lists of SAA member teachers in all areas
of the U.S. and Canada through the Suzuki
Association of America's online teacher listing service.
Teachers who are members of the Suzuki Association are dedicated
to the principles of the Suzuki Method and to their own continued
professional development through SAA training.
Once you have the names of some possible teachers, you can
begin to gather the information you need to choose the best
teacher for your child. Below are a few guidelines to help
in this process.
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Observe some teachers at work. Many Suzuki teachers
actually require prospective parents and children to observe
individual and group lessons and other activities before
beginning study.
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When you attend the lessons of a prospective teacher,
observe the relationships between teacher and child, and
teacher and parent. Is the atmosphere pleasant and relaxed?
Does the teacher expect and receive respectful attention?
Is there a good balance between concentrated work and
good humor? Are the teacher’s comments supportive and
encouraging even when necessary corrections are made?
Does the teacher show a grasp of the basic technical problems
and demonstrate how they can be solved? Does the teacher
make sure the parent understands the goals for home practice?
To questions like these, add prerequisites important to
you.
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Look for loving care of the child coupled with high standards
for every level of performance. Each child should be consistently
challenged to produce the best of which s/he is capable.
It is possible for this to be done in an atmosphere of
love and encouragement, and this is the goal of teachers
who follow Suzuki’s philosophy.
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Ask teachers if they are SAA members and inquire about
their training and experience. Most teachers are happy
to give you this information. You may also call the SAA
office for information on the training teachers have registered
with the Association. Don’t be fooled into believing that
“anyone can teach Suzuki.” It’s fine if one loves children,
praises and encourages them, provides listening opportunities,
and uses the Suzuki repertoire, but the teacher must also
have knowledge of the technique of the instrument and
of the philosophy that underlies the Suzuki Method.
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Find out about the teacher’s expectations of his/her
students and let the teacher know about your expectations,
your understanding of the Suzuki approach, and your family’s
commitment to Suzuki study.
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Talk to parents of other students in the studio or program
about their family’s experience.
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