Pinterest! Yes, I have several boards on Pinterest - most likely it is the violin one and the sheet music you will find interesting, however ideas for kids is awesome and no one can beat some good recipes :) Enjoy!
Visit Hannah's profile on Pinterest.
Inspiration
http://www.classicfm.com/discover/music/
Lovely site from ClassicFM radio station full of quotes, videos, images and you can even stream their station to listen to fantastic recordings.
http://blog.sharmusic.com/blog/bid/81564/Notes-from-a-Suzuki-Mom-The-Twinkle-Year
A Suzuki mum's account of the Twinkling year :)
https://suzukiassociation.org/news/auntrhody-org-mdash-free-parent-education/
A blog post looking at the Suzuki parent's role
Practice Ideas
http://www.thepracticeshoppe.com/downloadable-practice-charts/100-times-charts
For all your practice charts. Bubbles, 100 twinkles, 100 monkeys...lots to choose from and all FREE to download!
http://www.auntrhody.org/
Practice ideas and games
http://www.musicinpractice.com/
Sue Hunt's website about practice is wonderful. Lots of games and ideas.
http://www.essential-music-practice.com
Great site for inspirational practice ideas. The free ebook is worth checking out, they have an app for iphone and ipod touch plus other hints and tips!
http://www.violinist.com/blog/hbroadbent/20133/14475
How to care for your violin including video.
Online purchases and shops
http://www.antoniostrings.com
This is a store based in Christchurch specialising in quality instruments, accessories and repairs. They also have a selection of moulded foam shoulder rests perfect for smaller violins.
http://www.young-musicians.com
This American online store has a fantastic selection of Suzuki materials. From music books to resources for parents and teachers. I also love their clearance and sales books - perfect for performance opportunities.
http://www.stringedinstrument.co.nz
Based in Auckland this is my preference for bow rehairing. They also have a fantastic selection of strings and speciailists on hand for repairs. This is where I got my bridge crafted for my 6 string electric.
http://www.swstrings.com
Another fantastic site for sheet music. Not Suzuki specific but fantastic to advanced players to find music.
http://www.somusic.co.nz
Formerly Lenker Music, this is a brilliant place to get cheap shoulder rests and rosin. Not the best quality, but affordable :)
Why is it so hard?
http://plus.maths.org/content/os/issue31/features/woodhouse/index
Why is it so hard to play the violin?
http://www.violinist.com/blog/timyip/201212/14231
Kids discipline and practice
My former life - part of it
Here's the blog from when I was teaching in South Canterbury in 2006.
http://suzuki-violin.blogspot.co.nz/2006/04/dates-for-term-2.html
There are more like me!
A directory of teachers
http://www.
