NZSJ Volume 30 No.2 Winter 2019
This issue of the New Zealand Suzuki Journal explores performance tips, deep memorization techniques, and the importance of reading aloud for early childhood Suzuki students.
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NZSJ Volume 30 No.1 Autumn 2019
The Autumn 2019 issue of the New Zealand Suzuki Journal brings together heartfelt tributes, educational articles, and personal stories that
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NZSJ Volume 29 No.2 Spring 2018
The Spring 2018 issue of the New Zealand Suzuki Journal highlights the power of rhythm and rhyme, teacher training updates, and a tribute to violinist Marian Burns.
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NZSJ Volume 29 No.1 Winter 2018
This issue showcases Suzuki’s transformative influence on learning, community, and musical development.
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Amalia Hall
Quality not quantity is key, says the NZ violinist, so we have time to experience all life has to offer.
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NZSJ Volume 28 No.2 Spring 2017
Featuring stories of student success, tributes to teachers, and advice on the role of praise in Suzuki education.
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Farewell to Suzuki
Tessa Grigg reflects on 14 cherished years with the Suzuki music community as her son, Harry, nears high school graduation, marking the end of their journey. From early violin squeaks to rich Mozart tones, their Suzuki experience grew through concerts, camps, and workshops. Tessa recalls the support of teachers and the joy of becoming involved, running a summer camp and serving on the committee. Grateful for the friendships and growth Suzuki has provided, she encourages others to volunteer, embracing the values Dr. Suzuki instilled in music education.
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Tributes to Sheila Warby
The Suzuki music community mourns the passing of beloved teacher Sheila Warby. Known for her warmth, passion, and dedication, Sheila taught at Summer Camps and Winter Workshops for over 20 years, inspiring students, parents, and teachers alike. Her book, With Love in My Heart and a Twinkle in My Ear, beautifully encapsulates the Suzuki philosophy. Sheila’s impactful parent talks highlighted key Suzuki principles: the power of repetition, child-focused learning, and the importance of listening and motivation. Her legacy lives on in the strong bonds and shared values she fostered within the community.
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The Druz’ya Quartet
In August, the Druz’ya Quartet won the 2017 Chamber Music Contest, performing Shostakovich’s eighth String Quartet (movements 1, 2, and 3). Here is our interview with the Wellington quartet.
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Grace and Olivia Francis
Grace and Olivia Francis began learning through the Suzuki method at four years of age. Grace works as a collaborative pianist, teacher, and choir conductor in Auckland. Olivia is a first violinist in the Badisches Staatstheater in Germany and studies in Zürich, Switzerland. In this article we hear from both Olivia and her mother about their journeys as Suzuki student and parent, and beyond.
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