Parent Resources

Check in this area for ideas and resources to support your home practice, including charts, links, and motivation.  Let us know YOUR favorite tip or source to share!

 

Printable Calendar of Events  

Download: Suzuki Calendar 2023 24

Digital Recordings

Digital Downloads of the Suzuki Recordings can be found HERE


Suzuki Review Charts

Use these handy charts for easier daily review! Just start at the top line each day, and go straight down as far as you can!

Download: Cello Review Chart

Download: Guitar Review Chart

Download: Harp Review Chart

Download: Flute Review Chart

Download: Violin Review Chart

Download: Piano Review Chart

Download: Viola Review Chart

 

Metronome Online


Metronome Online - an online metronome ideal for quick and easy use while practicing music. This music tool helps with your rhythm as well as tempo selections and is always available for free at metronomeonline.com

Google also has a free metronome if you search "metronome"

There are several apps available for phones and tablets as well.


Instrument & Supplies Resources


This is a basic list of local, regional and online merchants to assist with instrument rentals, purchase and repairs.  Links to suppliers of musical accessories and gifts are also listed. For guitar, flute and harp supplies please use your teacher's referral.

Krunos Violin Shop - Sales of professional level instruments, bows and accessories right here in Amarillo.  Premiere repair work available as well.  Check the website for more information.
www.krunoviolins.com
email: krunokup@yahoo.com
(480)242-9580
Shop hours by appointment.

Longcor Music Company - Rental and sales of violins, violas and cellos, bows, accessories and music.  
3432 S Western, Amarillo
(806)355-6777

Tarpley Music Co.
3800 West Interstate 40, Amarillo
(806)352-5293

Robertson & Sons Violin Shop
1800-284-6546
3201 Carlisle NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

800-851-5778 
3602 Slide Road, No. B-11
Lubbock, Texas 79414
 
(817) 741-3838
PO Box 2407
Keller, Texas 76244
 
Harps:
Apple Mountain Music
Albuquerque, NM

Online Shopping


Young Musicians  Full service instrument rental and sales, with many supplemental items of interest to Suzuki families.

The Enterprising RabbitUnique music bags, shoulder rests, games and other products to inspire the young musician.

The Music Stand  A diverse selection of high-quality musical and performing arts theme merchandise.
 
Shar  SHAR Music is the recognized market leader in North America as a supplier of string family instruments, bows, sheet music, cases, strings and accessories. Customers regularly order from all states/provinces, as well as over 60 countries. Employing more than 100 individuals total, SHAR continues to grow in size and scope.

Advanced players and professional musicians alike have come to depend upon the SHAR Violin Shop's unique offering of products and services. SHAR is also one of the largest suppliers of Suzuki Method materials in the country. From the youngest beginner to accomplished professionals, SHAR endeavors to offer the best selection and quality of bowed string family products at excellent prices.

 

Music Resources & Games


Websites are listed for family resources only and are not endorsed by the AC Suzuki Program -- let us know what you use, like and what might be removed or added! 

The Cello Suites of JS Bach - audio files that can be streamed or downloaded with commentary, history, and more!
https://costanzabach.stanford.edu/

Music Theory - lessons on how to read music and drills for treble clef notes.
http://www.musictheory.net/

Musical Glossary for Kids - recommended by Ms. Agreste's Mini Maestros students! 
www.theaterseatstore.com/blog/musical-glossary-kids
 

http://www.emusictheory.com/practice.html - individual online drills for note names, key signatures, chords and instrument fingerings

http://www.musictechteacher.com/musicquizzes.htm - over 130 quizzes, puzzles and games about music, including music theory, composers, instruments and more!

http://www.practicespot.com/home.php - lots of info and tips for teachers, students and families! (moving to insidemusicteaching.com)

http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/09/04/links-galore-for-music-games-quizzes-and-activities/ - lots of links for families

http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/music.html - some downloadable games for music notation

http://musiclearningcommunity.com/FreePreview.htm - sample games are free but useful!

 http://musicmattersblog.com/category/game-ideas/page/4/ - rhythm/pulse game

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the great cellist, Pablo Casals,
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