Parent Resources

Home Practice Tools

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.

Calendar, Digital Recordings & Tempo Tools

Printable Calendar of Events

Get Printable Calendar

Digital Recordings

You can find Digital Downloads of the Suzuki Recordings on Amazon.

Metronome Online

Metronome Online is 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.

  • Google also has a free metronome if you search for "metronome".
  • There are several apps available for phones and tablets as well.

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.

Each PDF will open in a new window for you to review before downloading.

Instrument & Supplies

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.  
  • Shop hours by appointment.
  • Check the website for more information.

Website: Go to Krunos Violin Website
Email: krunokup@yahoo.com
Phone: (480) 242-9580

Tarpley Music Co.

3800 West Interstate 40,
Amarillo, TX
Website: Go to Tarpley Music Co. Website
Phone: (806) 352-5293


Robertson & Sons Violin Shop

3201 Carlisle NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Website: Go to Robertson & Sons Violin Shop Website
Phone: 1(800) 284-6546

George Robinson Violins

3602 Slide Road, No. B-11
Lubbock, Texas 79414
Website: Go to the George Robinson Website
Phone: 1(800) 851-5778 


Young Musicians

PO Box 2407
Keller, Texas 76244
Website: Go to Young Musicians Website
Phone: (817) 741-3838

Online Shopping

Young Musicians

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


The Enterprising Rabbit

Unique music bags, shoulder rests, games and other products to inspire the young musician.
Website: Go to The Enterprising Rabbit Website


The Music Stand

A diverse selection of high-quality musical and performing arts themed merchandise.
Website: Go to Young Musicians Website

SHAR Music

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 beginners to accomplished professionals, SHAR endeavors to offer the best selection and quality of bowed string family products at excellent prices.

Website: Go to SHAR Music Website

Games & More Resources

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 can be streamed or downloaded with commentary, history, and more.

Go to Cello Suites Page

Music Theory

Lessons on how to read music and drills for treble clef notes.

Go To Music Theory Page

Musical Glossary for Kids

Recommended by Ms. Agreste's Mini Maestros students.

Go To Musical Glossary

Music Tech Teacher

Over 130 quizzes, puzzles and games about music, composers, instruments and more.

Go To Tech Teacher Page

Inside Music Teaching

Lots of info and tips for teachers, students and families.

Go To Inside Music Page

Music Matters Blog

Links galore for music games, quizzes and activities for the whole family.

Go To Music Matters Page

A to Z Kids Stuff

Some downloadable games for music notation and music lessons and ideas.

Go To A-Z Kids Stuff Page

Music Learning Community

The sample games are free and very useful for learning.

Go To Music Learning 

Music Matters Blog

Inspiring Creativity - Game Ideas: Rhythm / Pulse game.

Go To Music Matters

 

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