I’m a violinist and a Suzuki Violin Teacher. Currently, I play for Ballet West’s Utah Chamber Orchestra and teach about 20 students each week in private and group lessons. I studied Suzuki Method from age five with Arnold Schatz, a Professor at the University of Nebraska. I began attending Suzuki Institutes every year from age 10 and have continued attending and participating for my entire life. I’m a graduate of Realms of Inquiry Private School. I attended Utah State University and received a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance Cum Laude. I then spent two years studying with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki in Matsumoto Japan at the Talent Education Research Institute. I graduated from T.E.R.I. in 1987. I have taught at several Suzuki Institutes throughout the United States and in England.
Recently married, I enjoy hiking and camping with my extraordinary husband and our wonderful dog, Lucy.
My email is sbarraclough [at] gmail.com.
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14 Comments
September 27, 2006 at 9:40 am
I tried to send an email to your address but it bounced back. I am interested in seeing a sample study sheet. Thanks.
September 28, 2006 at 4:41 pm
Which level would you like?
November 13, 2006 at 7:27 am
Dear Suzanne,
Would you send me a sample study sheet of Book 1 and Book 2? Thanks.
Helen Butterworth
December 4, 2006 at 1:32 pm
I really enjoy your blog. I teach elementary strings in Pennsylvania and am always looking for Suzuki ideas. As I am not a string player by performance, I have found it difficult to get accepted into courses and workshops and thus have to pick up ideas from other people. I have many graduate credits in string pedagogy but I really would like to study Suzuki methods. You have great ideas on your blog. Thank you! My students will greatly benefit.
January 8, 2007 at 2:42 pm
Your welcome!! Thanks for dropping by~
January 12, 2007 at 7:31 am
I attempted to play violin at age 8, but i had to stick to woodwind, brass & the piano. I donated my violin to a little guy at my old church and i hope he will take up what i couldn’t. I find your experiences very enlightening and I will be back to read more. Great stuff.
January 30, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Thank You!!!
April 12, 2007 at 1:20 pm
I would like to add a request for a sample study sheet also, level 1. When ever you get a chance. Thanks, Áine.
June 3, 2007 at 7:57 am
Suzuki is getting more and more popular. Now it was in the news and papers several times, that Hilary Hahn started out with that method.
To fill in a page about the method on my Fanpage, please mail me a beginners and one very advanced Studysheet !
I will post it at http://www.hilaryhahn.info!
Thanx a lot!
Sebastian
June 3, 2007 at 2:50 pm
Suzanne,
Thanks for this space!
I am in charge of the monthly bulletin of our Suzuki Association in Peru. I´ve quoted you but I can’t find your last name.
Please, send me an email!
Congratulations for all of your beutiful thinking!
September 15, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Hi from Sweden!
Thanx Suzanne for your great website!
Your site has a lot to learn all parents and tachers about the Suzuki method, thats wonderful.
Take a look at: http://www.norrkopingsuzuki.se
Keep up the good work!
Greetings from Norrkoping, Sweden. // Ulf A.
October 19, 2007 at 6:40 am
Hi to Ulf A. in Sweden!!
Thank You for visiting! I keep learning more and more about the Suzuki Method every day. Thank You for sharing your beautiful site with us!
The spirit of Dr. Suzuki continues to grow and live as we Nurture these little spirits with love.
Thank You –
Suzanne
October 27, 2007 at 5:54 am
I would like to request a sample study sheet for both level 1 and 2. Thank you for sharing such valuable information.
Debby
May 8, 2008 at 8:46 am
Hi Terry – my email has changed! I need to update this – it is now barraclough [@] comcast.net.
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