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Grammy Badiere with her Grandsons, Leszek and Andrzej

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I am at present, a retired Suzuki Violin/Viola instructor and active blogger. I live in Arvada, Colorado with my son and his family. While I was teaching, I enjoyed giving my students a well-rounded program, where a wide range of skills was fostered. Now I enjoy writing about the skills I taught and blogging about my adventures in retirement.

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Suzuki Association of the Americas

Pilot Program for Unit 1 Training
January 1, 2026, marks the start of a pilot program for Unit 1 training. As part of this pilot, SAA is highly encouraging, but no longer requiring, the submission of an audition to enroll in Unit 1 training. While the audition is optional during this period, all participants are still expected to meet the high...
Notes from Latin America – Nov. 2025 Short Score
BRASIL On October 11th and 12th, 2025, Brazil hosted the 1st National Suzuki Student Festival of Rio de Janeiro, a significant milestone for the Suzuki community in the country. Held at Colégio Cruzeiro and the “Escola de Música da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro” (UFRJ) (Music School of the Federal University of Rio de...

Christian Howes Blog

How to Play Swing on Violin: Play-Alongs, Bowing Exercises, and Groove Tips (with Videos)
So which is it: the bowing, the articulation, the phrasing, or the timing? Yes. Listening, adjusting bowings, and analyzing phrasing and articulation are all helpful in developing your own approach to playing swing feel with a bow. And depending on the tempo, everything can change. Whether you’re coming from a classical background or diving straight […]
How to Make a Proper Apology (Template Included)
Whether you’re giving or receiving one, a proper apology can repair trust, ease tension, and move things forward. Yet most people think they’re apologizing when they’re really just defending themselves. Use the simple template below next time you need to apologize—whether in a work email, to a friend, or at home—and see how it changes […]

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