21st Century Suzuki Teaching with Chili Dog Strings – Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 24

After we heard Neil Fong Gilfillan’s remix, “Drop it Like Gavotte”, we couldn’t get it out of our heads.

Who knew a remix of Suzuki repertoire could be so infectious?

Neil and Rachel Samson are creative, inspiring, young string teachers. Together they run the teaching studio in Frisco, TX called Chili Dog Strings. This husband and wife duo combine a love of tradition in the Suzuki method with a curiosity for adventure, showcasing the complimentary styles they bring together in their teaching studio. They serve their local community with private and group lessons, plus workshops in area schools. They are making a lot of noise online with their cool video and blog content, leading and serving the worldwide string playing community. Scroll down to listen to Creative Strings Podcast Episode 24 where we discuss these teaching methods and more including:

What does it take to be a good teacher?
How can the Suzuki method be reconciled with teaching contemporary styles?
How can we retain young kids’ interest in making music education fun without sacrificing discipline?
What is the importance of the “Suzuki triangle?”
Dispelling misconceptions about the Suzuki method

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