Kathryn DrakeHow I Host Suzuki Graduation RecitalsI’ve gotten a lot more practice in the past year running graduation recitals in our studio. We’ve had three since summer!Sep 28, 2023Sep 28, 2023
Kathryn DrakeHow To Quit Playing the ViolinI recently talked to a parent with a ‘strong-willed’ child. She wasn’t sure how long the whole violin journey would last because she wasn’t…Nov 25, 2022Nov 25, 2022
Kathryn Drake“Right On Schedule”At my first class on Friday I began as complete beginner — and brought my friend, Jeremy, who was also a novice along for the ride. We both…Nov 14, 2022Nov 14, 2022
Kathryn DrakeHow To Teach Note Names to Violin StudentsI’ve taken on a few transfer students who don’t have familiarity with their note names.Nov 7, 2022Nov 7, 2022
Kathryn DrakeValue of the One Time Violin LessonWe acknowledge the value of the long climb. The value of the 15 years of work together. The student, the teacher the parent.Oct 31, 2022Oct 31, 2022
Kathryn DrakeLaunch a program with Jumpstart Twinkle: The Psychology and LogisticsIthaca Talent Education, the Suzuki school I teach with, hosts “Jumpstart Twinkle” every year. This is an easy way for families to dip…Sep 30, 2022Sep 30, 2022
Kathryn DrakeWhat Deep Suzuki Teaching PRACTICE Looks LikeHow to practice teaching like you practice playing.Feb 9, 2019Feb 9, 2019
Kathryn DrakeHow You Can Use Personality Differences to Inform Your Suzuki Violin LessonsNov 19, 2018Nov 19, 2018
