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Subject: Re: "Suzuki singing lesson"
Date sent: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 20:46:34 -0700
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To Susi,

I have taught singing using the Suzuki method for years. Most of
the students are children, but I teach adults whenever there is a need. The
basic premise is that it is possible and desirable to learn to make a good
sound right away no matter what instrument (or voice) you are using.
Students learn by ear rather than to have to learn to sight read music
immediately.
When I have taught group lessons I have used some warm-up exercises,
then promptly encouraged each of those in the group to perform something by
memory as soon as possible. They do not all have to use the same songs,
however I try to help them select songs at the level they can handle, and in
a progressive order beginning with some easy ones. Each song should have a
particular teaching point. For example: The children's song, "Hot Cross
Buns" could be a lesson in how to produce (sing) separated notes followed
by a legato phrase.
Here are some songs that I like to use for beginning adults:
Long, Long Ago
Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes
Annie Laurie
The Harp That Once Thro' Tara's Halls

I hope this helps. If you want to ask me any specific questions, e-mail me
privately.

Musically yours, Marcia McCarry


Subject: "Suzuki singing lesson"


> " Suzuki singing lesson "
> Do any listers have experience and tips on teaching singing to adults in
> groups.