Somer Streed Library   
Materials available for check out from Suzuki School library. 
Practice Charts

• weekly chart (violin & viola, can be adapted for other instruments)
•     100 Day Chart

Articles of interest 

• Check points for parents
• Dear Beginning (Suzuki) Parent
• How to help your child at home
• How to help your child at lesson
• How to practice
• Levels of preparedness (check list for learning a new piece)
• Making Practice Positive
• Practice Activity Suggestions for Young Beginners
• Practice tips and ideas for parents #5
• Practice tips and ideas for parents #6
• Practice tips and ideas for parents #7
• Practice tips and ideas for parents #8
• Practice tips and ideas for parents #12
• Practice tips and ideas for parents #14
• Practice tips and ideas for parents #18
• Practicing
• Random Observations of a Suzuki Mom
• Speaking Positively
• What is Talent Education?

Links to Resources

• For more Suzuki information: http://www.suzukiassociation.org
• For local concert information:    http://www.wcfsymphony.org    http://www.gbpac.com   http://www.uni.edu/music/events/index.html 
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3xEHigWShM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

              Perlman on practicing

• For School of Music information at the University of Northern Iowa:

http://www.uni.edu/music

• Music Sites of interest

http://www.mrfiddle.com
http://www.sheilascorner.com
http://www.SFSKids.com 
http://downloads.thepracticeshoppe.com/downloadable-practice-charts/100-times-charts

String Instrument Dealers, Repairs & Supplies
Obtaining an instrument:  Instruments may be rented, leased, or puchased from any of the following dealers.  Generally, they also carry any music or accessories you may need.  You may also check the website forum for instruments for sale by our families.  Always consult with your teacher when considering purchasing an instrument and change size of instrument only upon their recommendation.
Instrument repairs:  Do not atempt repairs yourself.  Your teacher can make minor adjustments and advise you about the nature of the repairs needed.  Most instrument dealers offer this service and advice and have qualified repair personnel working for them to handle the more seious repairs.

• Brandenburg's House of Violins
  • 503 Washington St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  • (319) 266-6401
  • string instruments, repairs, supplies and music
• West Music
  • 6322 University Ave., Cedar Falls, iA 50613
  • (319) 277-1000
  • www.westmusic.com
  • all instruments, wind instrument repairs, supplies and music
• Becker fine Stringed Instruments 
  • 6567 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50324
  • (800) 335-9440
  • www.beckerfineinstruments.com
  • string instruments, repairs and supplies
• Reck Violin Shop
  • 89 2nd St. Ste 8
  • Coralville, IA
  • (319)351-8374
  • string instruments, repairs and supplies