NZSJ Volume 31 No.3 Spring 2020

NZSI President’s Report
Updates from the President reflecting on a challenging yet resilient year, highlighting the adaptability of Suzuki students and teachers.

Suzuki Calendar
A schedule of upcoming Suzuki events, workshops, and concerts to keep the community connected and informed.

Tania Dyett: A Life Well Lived
Celebrating the life and legacy of Tania Dyett, a beloved teacher and advocate of Suzuki music, with tributes from colleagues and students.

Authenticity in Suzuki Teaching
Merlin B. Thompson explores the concept of authenticity in teaching and how it forms the core of Suzuki’s educational philosophy.

Suzuki Through the Teenage Years
Tessa Grigg shares her experiences and insights on keeping teenagers engaged in Suzuki music, focusing on social and personal benefits.

Where to From Here?
Advice for Suzuki students transitioning into adulthood, with stories from NZ Suzuki alumni Ella George, Lorenz Weston-Salzer, and Sarah Cathcart.

Lockdown Music
Stories from teachers and students about how they kept the music alive during lockdown, featuring creative Zoom concerts and remote performances.

14 Zoom Concerts
Lynley Culliford shares her experiences organizing a series of weekly Zoom concerts, offering students a platform to perform despite restrictions.

Rocking Lockdown
Rupa Maitra recounts the fun and camaraderie of playing rock music with family members during lockdown, showing a lighter side of music-making.

Pieces in Pyjamas
Toni Robson describes a unique “at-home” concert where students played their favorite pieces in pyjamas, adding a fun twist to lockdown practice.

Branch Reports
Updates from branches across New Zealand, with reports on creative adaptations to events, workshops, and concerts during an unusual year.

NZSI Executive Members
Contact information for the NZ Suzuki Institute’s executive team, providing support and resources to the Suzuki community.