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Practice tips: Jodie on a Suzuki podcast

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It always helps to have more thoughts and tips on how to make practice enjoyable and productive. Recently Jodie got to share some tips during an interview on the Beyond the Music Lesson Podcast. Check out the show for her advice plus lots more from the hosts, Abbey and Christine. [button url=”https://player.fm/series/beyond-the-music-lesson/ep-19-adventures-in-suzuki-parenting-with-jodie-st-clair” target=”blank” style=”flat” background=”#418016″ … Read More

Suzuki Violin Workshop, Feb. 8-9, 2019

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Early registration ends Oct. 31 Our friends at Willamette Violin Academy are holding a special 2019 Suzuki Violin Workshop. Styled after a Suzuki Summer Institute, participants perform in group classes, music analysis workshops, popular music improvisation lessons, masterclasses, a parent talk, and an information session on instrument selection and care. Internationally renowned clinicians deliver a … Read More

Introducing our new Suzuki Violin Teacher, Elyse M. Walters

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Please join Jodie and Meagan in welcoming ESMA’s newest Suzuki violin teacher, Elyse M. Walters! We’ve been talking with Elyse for nearly a year now. She was born in Klamath Falls, and today lives in Creswell with her husband, two daughters (one of who was born in July!), and two French bulldogs. You can learn more about … Read More

Upcoming Suzuki workshop

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Workshops, masterclasses, group events & parent talk, all levels, Feb. 24 My friend and colleague Kara Eubanks at Willamette Violin Academy has helped organize a wonderful all-levels Suzuki workshop on Sat., Feb., 24. (And yes, this is the same day as the recital, but it starts later in the day. Sometimes you really can do … Read More

Fall Term starts Sept. 11

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Despite all the smoke and heat, I hope you had a good Labor Day weekend and that back-to-school week is off to a good start for you. Quick reminder: ESMA is closed this week, and Fall Term begins Mon., Sept. 11. Here are some important dates for you: Fall Term: Sept. 11-Dec. 16, 2017 Little … Read More

Summer Registration & Summer Term

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Summer Term is almost here, and registration is open! During summer we change up both lessons and Little Notes classes: Suzuki Violin Lessons Lessons are available Tuesday–Thursdays throughout July 11–Aug. 31. Sign up for lessons based on your summer schedule. 4-lesson minimum required of all violin students (but more is better). No group class during … Read More

A farewell letter from Elizabeth Gergel

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Dear ESMA Community, It is with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to you and your children. During June I’m finishing my Masters degree at UO, then I will move to Colorado to join my partner and begin building a freelance career there. It is hard to say good-bye. I have been extremely fortunate … Read More

We’re hiring a Little Notes Assistant

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Are you interested in helping Jodie with Little Notes classes, or do you know someone who would be? ESMA is hiring a part-time assistant for our Little Notes classes. Description The Eugene Suzuki Music Academy is a highly regarded music school that features baby and toddler music learning. Founded by Jodie St. Clair in 2009, … Read More

Welcome Meagan! Meet our new Suzuki Violin Teacher

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ESMA has been growing and growing lately, and we are so glad that now there’s not just one violin teacher… there are two! Meagan Ruvolo is now accepting students to her Suzuki violin studio. Meagan’s Teaching Philosophy Having been a Suzuki student from the age of 4 and then studying the Suzuki philosophy long-term at … Read More

Busking at Eugene Holiday Market, Dec. 10, 2016

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Every winter, our local Eugene Saturday Market moves indoors to the Lane Events Center and becomes… Holiday Market! We like to take some time on a Saturday in December to play music for people at the market (also known as busking). Join us on Sat., Dec. 10, 1–2 p.m., to play Suzuki songs and a … Read More