Teacher Trainee Feedback
Comments from trainees on summer term 2024 online course and summer 2024 course in Cambridge
Your musical expertise, the depth of your pedagogic understanding and your consistent practical application, your wonderful organisation skills, the generosity with which you share your wide ranging resources ....
I can feel your dedication to your work
I am becoming much more organised as a teacher – being disciplined to work on one point means I am seeing more progress in my students – we are all happy!
One of my students has been studying your down-ups video for Kuhlau 2nd mov – an absolute transformation as a result!
So much to take in and learn – from small things like finger movements to less tangible things like the atmosphere of the lessons
Words fail me in expressing how much achieving level 1 means to me – it would not have been possible without your care and nurturing
I really liked Hannah Biss’s talk and Dalcroze session – lots of great ideas and inspiration – enjoyable and motivating
It was lovely to see a different way of teaching from Veronique – we are all striving to get the best tone
Thank you for organising a fantastic course as always – I’m very pleased to be part of your Suzuki training
It’s been a lovely week – I always return home inspired by everyone
And from a visiting tutor
Thank you so much for your wonderful organisation, for the quality of work of your trainees, and for Sebastian’s generosity!
Veronique Perrin
Your musical expertise, the depth of your pedagogic understanding and your consistent practical application, your wonderful organisation skills, the generosity with which you share your wide ranging resources ....
I can feel your dedication to your work
I am becoming much more organised as a teacher – being disciplined to work on one point means I am seeing more progress in my students – we are all happy!
One of my students has been studying your down-ups video for Kuhlau 2nd mov – an absolute transformation as a result!
So much to take in and learn – from small things like finger movements to less tangible things like the atmosphere of the lessons
Words fail me in expressing how much achieving level 1 means to me – it would not have been possible without your care and nurturing
I really liked Hannah Biss’s talk and Dalcroze session – lots of great ideas and inspiration – enjoyable and motivating
It was lovely to see a different way of teaching from Veronique – we are all striving to get the best tone
Thank you for organising a fantastic course as always – I’m very pleased to be part of your Suzuki training
It’s been a lovely week – I always return home inspired by everyone
And from a visiting tutor
Thank you so much for your wonderful organisation, for the quality of work of your trainees, and for Sebastian’s generosity!
Veronique Perrin
Comments from trainees on Spring term 2024 online course and Easter 2024 course in Cambridge
I really enjoyed your teaching – warm and relaxed
atmosphere but also firm and serious
I feel blessed to be a part of this community
I really appreciate your amazing training and am so glad to have had the opportunity to develop my piano teaching and playing skills
Thank you, Jenny, for your beautifully clear and inspirational webinar with clear and generous answers to the questions at the end
I keep on learning about the importance of details and continually setting high standards for our pupils
Inspiring, full of love – truly remarkable experience!
Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge and a nurturing spirit to her training sessions
A privilege to have a lesson with Caroline Fraser – a true legend and authority in the Suzuki music world!!
Thank you, Jenny, for your passion and love of teaching – for inspiring us to be better
I was so inspired and couldn’t wait to start teaching when I got home!
I really enjoyed your teaching – warm and relaxed
atmosphere but also firm and serious
I feel blessed to be a part of this community
I really appreciate your amazing training and am so glad to have had the opportunity to develop my piano teaching and playing skills
Thank you, Jenny, for your beautifully clear and inspirational webinar with clear and generous answers to the questions at the end
I keep on learning about the importance of details and continually setting high standards for our pupils
Inspiring, full of love – truly remarkable experience!
Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge and a nurturing spirit to her training sessions
A privilege to have a lesson with Caroline Fraser – a true legend and authority in the Suzuki music world!!
Thank you, Jenny, for your passion and love of teaching – for inspiring us to be better
I was so inspired and couldn’t wait to start teaching when I got home!
I really missed Cambridge this Easter – the stimulation, the challenge, the focus, the companionship
The courses are always a great inspiration to me both in teaching and playing – I enjoyed the course thoroughly!
Looking forward to coming again in the summer!
I want to return to Cambridge – without a doubt the spirit of Suzuki is there!
And from a visiting tutor
Congratulations for all your dedication and organization
Putting such training courses together is a great deal of work!
Caroline Fraser
Comments from trainees on Autumn term 2023 online course
What a wonderful afternoon! I am really interested in taking this further after observing today
Online training sessions are highly motivating – I’m always inspired after each session to work harder to become a better teacher!
Each session is rich with new things to learn and directly helps my teaching. I come back to teach with new energies and ideas to help my pupils – absolutely brilliant
You have always been very generous, patient and understanding. I have learned a lot with you about piano technique, Suzuki philosophy and dealing with practical aspects of running a studio, and I know I can still learn much more.
I'm very impressed with your students and how well they're practising – both at home and during the lessons. It’s obvious that everyone’s working so hard. It was really inspiring!
I would like to thank you for all the well planned training and guidance you give your trainees. Thanks to you, I have grown in my understanding of the Suzuki philosophy. I now have the knowledge and practical teaching skills to share with my pupils to help them realise their musical potential. Your presentations reflect the high quality of learning material your course provides.
Your article, The Suzuki approach: myths and magic, is beautifully written and makes me want to study the Suzuki method!
I just wanted to say thank you for the brilliant article on Suzuki myths and magic! Thanks for all you’ve done to promote, clarify and support Suzuki philosophy and teaching. You are clearly passionate about teaching.
What a wonderful afternoon! I am really interested in taking this further after observing today
Online training sessions are highly motivating – I’m always inspired after each session to work harder to become a better teacher!
Each session is rich with new things to learn and directly helps my teaching. I come back to teach with new energies and ideas to help my pupils – absolutely brilliant
You have always been very generous, patient and understanding. I have learned a lot with you about piano technique, Suzuki philosophy and dealing with practical aspects of running a studio, and I know I can still learn much more.
I'm very impressed with your students and how well they're practising – both at home and during the lessons. It’s obvious that everyone’s working so hard. It was really inspiring!
I would like to thank you for all the well planned training and guidance you give your trainees. Thanks to you, I have grown in my understanding of the Suzuki philosophy. I now have the knowledge and practical teaching skills to share with my pupils to help them realise their musical potential. Your presentations reflect the high quality of learning material your course provides.
Your article, The Suzuki approach: myths and magic, is beautifully written and makes me want to study the Suzuki method!
I just wanted to say thank you for the brilliant article on Suzuki myths and magic! Thanks for all you’ve done to promote, clarify and support Suzuki philosophy and teaching. You are clearly passionate about teaching.
Comments from trainees on Summer term 2023 online course and 3-day Summer course in Cambridge
I enjoyed every moment of this course - it's very efficient and intensive
Sunday online sessions are the best stimulation – they give daily teaching a boost!
The training provides me with new tools to use and new ways to help different children thrive at the piano
CST will help not only my teaching, but also my parenting and my mindset
Sue teaches beautifully – it's so obvious she's one of your advanced trainees as she has really absorbed your teaching and training thoroughly
Discussion in international groups has been illuminating
We have been blessed with speakers from all over the world, most recently Ed Kreitman
CST is like a big family in which the members are helping and learning from each other
It’s good to be part of such a positive community that is continually striving to become better
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart from everything you've done for me – for your patience, suggestions, warm smile, and everything else!
As anybody who knows Jenny will testify, every session she delivers is well prepared and delivered with clear instructions for pre-course preparation and follow up assignments
I can't imagine life without CST – I can't think of training anywhere else!
You have a wonderfully thoughtful group of participants – I can tell they are receiving excellent guidance and training as they demonstrate and provide well developed activities and advice for each other
Observing teacher trainer
And from a visiting tutor
As you know, it’s always a two way process and your enthusiasm and support engenders the same in the trainees and altogether creates a wonderful learning environment for all, including me! They are lucky to have you as their trainer.
Caroline Gowers
I enjoyed every moment of this course - it's very efficient and intensive
Sunday online sessions are the best stimulation – they give daily teaching a boost!
The training provides me with new tools to use and new ways to help different children thrive at the piano
CST will help not only my teaching, but also my parenting and my mindset
Sue teaches beautifully – it's so obvious she's one of your advanced trainees as she has really absorbed your teaching and training thoroughly
Discussion in international groups has been illuminating
We have been blessed with speakers from all over the world, most recently Ed Kreitman
CST is like a big family in which the members are helping and learning from each other
It’s good to be part of such a positive community that is continually striving to become better
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart from everything you've done for me – for your patience, suggestions, warm smile, and everything else!
As anybody who knows Jenny will testify, every session she delivers is well prepared and delivered with clear instructions for pre-course preparation and follow up assignments
I can't imagine life without CST – I can't think of training anywhere else!
You have a wonderfully thoughtful group of participants – I can tell they are receiving excellent guidance and training as they demonstrate and provide well developed activities and advice for each other
Observing teacher trainer
And from a visiting tutor
As you know, it’s always a two way process and your enthusiasm and support engenders the same in the trainees and altogether creates a wonderful learning environment for all, including me! They are lucky to have you as their trainer.
Caroline Gowers
Comments from trainees on Spring term 2023 online course and 3-day Easter course in Cambridge
Insightful and inspirational
The more I do Suzuki, the better I teach
I came away yet again feeling refreshed after ‘bathing in music’
Thank you so much for a wonderful lesson today – I am always so inspired after a lesson
The guided teaching in studio was particularly helpful
Thank you once again for sharing your skill, your experience, your home and your heart!
The organisation was superb
The opportunity to be with like-minded teachers in a friendly and supportive environment is good
CST certainly is a special and very productive place to be. It’s taken me several years to get to a stage where I can prepare for a lesson well enough, and also conquer the nerves sufficiently, to be able to make the most of it when I get there. Without your teaching I’d still be where I was before – having given up and believed I’d never be able to work at such a level. The only downside to Sunday’s lesson with Graham was that it seemed so short – it flew by!
And from a visiting tutor
Seeing and hearing all the children in Cambridge was mightily refreshing. You have such wonderful rapport with your students and families and trainees. It’s wonderful to see how dedicated they all are to the process and how you facilitate their engagement on so many levels. I always find the playing of your students to be amongst the best that I encounter on all the workshops I do. It is always a beautiful singing tone and so many of the details are clearly demonstrated with a proficiency that suggests deep learning.
Graham Rix
Insightful and inspirational
The more I do Suzuki, the better I teach
I came away yet again feeling refreshed after ‘bathing in music’
Thank you so much for a wonderful lesson today – I am always so inspired after a lesson
The guided teaching in studio was particularly helpful
Thank you once again for sharing your skill, your experience, your home and your heart!
The organisation was superb
The opportunity to be with like-minded teachers in a friendly and supportive environment is good
CST certainly is a special and very productive place to be. It’s taken me several years to get to a stage where I can prepare for a lesson well enough, and also conquer the nerves sufficiently, to be able to make the most of it when I get there. Without your teaching I’d still be where I was before – having given up and believed I’d never be able to work at such a level. The only downside to Sunday’s lesson with Graham was that it seemed so short – it flew by!
And from a visiting tutor
Seeing and hearing all the children in Cambridge was mightily refreshing. You have such wonderful rapport with your students and families and trainees. It’s wonderful to see how dedicated they all are to the process and how you facilitate their engagement on so many levels. I always find the playing of your students to be amongst the best that I encounter on all the workshops I do. It is always a beautiful singing tone and so many of the details are clearly demonstrated with a proficiency that suggests deep learning.
Graham Rix
Comments from trainees on the Autumn term 2022 online course
I don’t know if you realise the full impact of your work, Jenny – your recordings and website material are a lifeline for me, my pupils and their parents
I want to thank you for posting the many videos and short tutorials on YouTube. I recognize the high quality of teaching in them. I have watched many other tutorials. However, I always come back to your channel and am motivated to use your tutorials to improve my playing and understanding. Thank you so much for sharing your tutorials!
Every session I pick up something that helps me
I leave each Sunday session eager to try things out and learn more – thank you!
Increasingly I am enjoying teaching piano as I learn more to help me work with each individual student
I really appreciate how you are always very conscious and respectful of our time and how each class has been carefully planned
I always enjoy listening to interesting talks by guest tutors
Thanks Jenny, for helping me become a happy, healthy pianist!
I very much like your course because sessions are always different – as with the Suzuki approach, you work with the same core, but making it feel always new and interesting
I hope to be able to join you next summer in Cambridge Summer Course! It was such a great time with you last summer. I learned there more than I could have ever imagined. And what an enjoyable time we had and what lovely company you all were. So dear memories!
I don’t know if you realise the full impact of your work, Jenny – your recordings and website material are a lifeline for me, my pupils and their parents
I want to thank you for posting the many videos and short tutorials on YouTube. I recognize the high quality of teaching in them. I have watched many other tutorials. However, I always come back to your channel and am motivated to use your tutorials to improve my playing and understanding. Thank you so much for sharing your tutorials!
Every session I pick up something that helps me
I leave each Sunday session eager to try things out and learn more – thank you!
Increasingly I am enjoying teaching piano as I learn more to help me work with each individual student
I really appreciate how you are always very conscious and respectful of our time and how each class has been carefully planned
I always enjoy listening to interesting talks by guest tutors
Thanks Jenny, for helping me become a happy, healthy pianist!
I very much like your course because sessions are always different – as with the Suzuki approach, you work with the same core, but making it feel always new and interesting
I hope to be able to join you next summer in Cambridge Summer Course! It was such a great time with you last summer. I learned there more than I could have ever imagined. And what an enjoyable time we had and what lovely company you all were. So dear memories!
Comments from trainees on Summer term 2022 online course and 3-day Summer course in Cambridge
It's a real privilege to sit in and observe. The wonderful presentations are truly fascinating. Beautifully moderated by you. It was really interesting to observe such a diverse and engaged group of people. Now back to studying your excellent book and your inspiring tutorials!!
Another fantastic term! I gain in confidence after every workshop – I am inspired and energised – thank you!
I love the diversity of topics on Sunday afternoons. Trainees’ presentations are useful – Sue’s parent information brochure is inspiring. Thank you for another brilliant term of training!
Wonderful to see the joyful and loving relationship between Liz and her flute pupils
Great variety, and pacing just right. Lovely few days – thank you!
Thank you so much for the training. I truly appreciated it. I couldn’t have imagined beforehand that I'd learn so much just in three days. Meeting everyone in person was so lovely. The atmosphere was accepting and warm. My head is full of wonderful memories, images and music from Cambridge. I’m looking forward to coming again!
Thank you for opening your heart, mind and home for a very special summer 22 programme. The whole course was an illustration of a philosophy which celebrates difference – nationality, temperament, levels of proficiency, age, background – while working, playing and living together within a shared understanding of the power of love
Another fantastic term! I gain in confidence after every workshop – I am inspired and energised – thank you!
I love the diversity of topics on Sunday afternoons. Trainees’ presentations are useful – Sue’s parent information brochure is inspiring. Thank you for another brilliant term of training!
Wonderful to see the joyful and loving relationship between Liz and her flute pupils
Great variety, and pacing just right. Lovely few days – thank you!
Thank you so much for the training. I truly appreciated it. I couldn’t have imagined beforehand that I'd learn so much just in three days. Meeting everyone in person was so lovely. The atmosphere was accepting and warm. My head is full of wonderful memories, images and music from Cambridge. I’m looking forward to coming again!
Thank you for opening your heart, mind and home for a very special summer 22 programme. The whole course was an illustration of a philosophy which celebrates difference – nationality, temperament, levels of proficiency, age, background – while working, playing and living together within a shared understanding of the power of love
Comments from trainees on the Spring term 2022 course
My dream is that I’ll be able to come to Cambridge one day and take part in your face-to-face training course
I always feel so inspired after the workshops
Thanks for a great lesson! I am loving figuring out ways to make the piano sound really beautiful. It is quite mind blowing how much we have to do (or not do!) with our fingers and arms to make the best possible sounds
I would like to have Alexander Technique again – Henry Fagg gave us a very good session
I always learn many new teaching techniques, teaching points and other knowledge which I start using straight after the session
I enjoy listening to talks by other experienced Suzuki teachers
Lots to be gained from having such a wide range of guest teachers and presenters as well as covering the core parts of the course with Jenny
I enjoy getting into smaller groups to discuss topics and then reporting back to the main group
Very much enjoying the course, as always!
It’s been a joy to participate in the structured, informative sessions. The combination of playing, discussing and teaching is great. The contents covered at sessions are closely linked to practical piano teaching, and the well-planned talks enable me to learn more about Suzuki philosophy and pedagogy. Thank you very much for the brilliant training sessions!
Thanks for creating a friendly and supportive platform for all of us
I can't wait to re-join and enjoy everybody's company at your excellent training
And from a visiting tutor
It was a privilege to spend time with you and your trainees on Sunday
Margaret Parkin
My dream is that I’ll be able to come to Cambridge one day and take part in your face-to-face training course
I always feel so inspired after the workshops
Thanks for a great lesson! I am loving figuring out ways to make the piano sound really beautiful. It is quite mind blowing how much we have to do (or not do!) with our fingers and arms to make the best possible sounds
I would like to have Alexander Technique again – Henry Fagg gave us a very good session
I always learn many new teaching techniques, teaching points and other knowledge which I start using straight after the session
I enjoy listening to talks by other experienced Suzuki teachers
Lots to be gained from having such a wide range of guest teachers and presenters as well as covering the core parts of the course with Jenny
I enjoy getting into smaller groups to discuss topics and then reporting back to the main group
Very much enjoying the course, as always!
It’s been a joy to participate in the structured, informative sessions. The combination of playing, discussing and teaching is great. The contents covered at sessions are closely linked to practical piano teaching, and the well-planned talks enable me to learn more about Suzuki philosophy and pedagogy. Thank you very much for the brilliant training sessions!
Thanks for creating a friendly and supportive platform for all of us
I can't wait to re-join and enjoy everybody's company at your excellent training
And from a visiting tutor
It was a privilege to spend time with you and your trainees on Sunday
Margaret Parkin
Some of us were able to gather for a course in my studio in Cambridge in August
Comments from trainees on the Autumn term 2021 course
I just wanted to drop a line to say I’ve been feeling really confident about getting back to in-person lessons this week thanks to observing your training. I have a much better vision of how to order my lessons around the Suzuki material and I can tell my students are more engaged. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the great lesson yesterday. I feel encouraged, challenged and know what I have to work on.
Thanks so much for your kind words! I really did enjoy working on my written assignment and learnt so much. I don't think of myself as a very organised person, so having to do this was very good for me. I have to say I think my cello teaching is also getting better because of CST!!
I found your website – it is incredible! So much work you have done in so many areas! Building up your own studio, with children and families, and following them through their development to adult musicians, and your teacher training courses that give your trainees such flexible and supporting opportunities with their studying and also the possibility to watch your work with your own students and families. And having guest teachers – the names that I admire so much! And then all the material – books, tutorials, recordings, videos – a fantastic way to inspire and make piano teachers and parents interested in the Suzuki approach!
Your website definitely is a treasure trove of useful stuff – you’ve really built up a lot of resources over the years! And all the teacher training videos are amazing.
Thank you for all your energy. I've been very much enjoying and benefiting from your program.
It has been such a wonderful year being part of CST!
And from visiting tutors
Your students and trainees are very well prepared and very attentive.
Marzena
What a wonderful experience it was for me to share with you what I have been working on – I SO enjoyed talking to you all!
Kimberley
I just wanted to drop a line to say I’ve been feeling really confident about getting back to in-person lessons this week thanks to observing your training. I have a much better vision of how to order my lessons around the Suzuki material and I can tell my students are more engaged. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the great lesson yesterday. I feel encouraged, challenged and know what I have to work on.
Thanks so much for your kind words! I really did enjoy working on my written assignment and learnt so much. I don't think of myself as a very organised person, so having to do this was very good for me. I have to say I think my cello teaching is also getting better because of CST!!
I found your website – it is incredible! So much work you have done in so many areas! Building up your own studio, with children and families, and following them through their development to adult musicians, and your teacher training courses that give your trainees such flexible and supporting opportunities with their studying and also the possibility to watch your work with your own students and families. And having guest teachers – the names that I admire so much! And then all the material – books, tutorials, recordings, videos – a fantastic way to inspire and make piano teachers and parents interested in the Suzuki approach!
Your website definitely is a treasure trove of useful stuff – you’ve really built up a lot of resources over the years! And all the teacher training videos are amazing.
Thank you for all your energy. I've been very much enjoying and benefiting from your program.
It has been such a wonderful year being part of CST!
And from visiting tutors
Your students and trainees are very well prepared and very attentive.
Marzena
What a wonderful experience it was for me to share with you what I have been working on – I SO enjoyed talking to you all!
Kimberley
Comments from trainees on the Summer term 2021 online course
Dear Catherine, On behalf of the SAA, you have an enthusiastic endorsement for signing up for Jenny Macmillan's course. I'm sure it will be an inspiring and unique experience. We hear a lot about Jenny! Thank you for checking in on this.
Best wishes, Pam Brasch (SAA Executive Director/CEO)
Thank you as always for this incredibly rich course – I'm so impressed by how much of your teaching and ideas have already filtered into my teaching style (and even playing style!)
The community spirit is one of the things I treasure about this course
Thank you for the wonderful lessons. Now I know what your own pupils feel like. You are so incredibly encouraging and positive. I came away from the lessons knowing exactly what to work on, how to work on the various points and happy and eager for my next lesson.
Your training over this year has been absolutely fabulous – a rich treasure. I have learnt such a lot and it has greatly improved my teaching. It would be hard to list all the things I have learnt but among them are things like expecting even beginners to play musically, phrase shaping, technique, praising what the pupils have put into practice from the last lesson, focusing on just one teaching point, and so much more. I am deeply thankful that you have allowed me to join and for all you have given.
The combination of teaching, discussion and playing is fantastic – sessions are really engaging and illuminating. I look forward to reaching higher levels under your training!
Enjoyed Diana Dickerson hugely – what a sensible lady – definitely a highlight
Thank you for sharing Pippa's video with Monkeys group lesson. I have to say I admire her warm tranquillity with the children. She is very good! I wonder where that comes from ….
Your YouTube tutorials are a goldmine of info!! Really amazing resource! Amazing to have had so many views on them all!!!!!
Your teaching commitment never ceases to amaze me – your endless energy and enthusiasm knows no bounds
My evaluation form comes with a big thank you for all your hard work over the past 18 months. Your professionalism, organisation and kindness (not necessarily in that order!) do not go unnoticed. Sunday afternoon CST sessions have been a teacher’s lifeline during covid! Each Sunday I inwardly groan at the prospect of more zooming – only to come away a few hours later comforted and energised.
Thank you for a fantastic three days of observing!
Full of very practical help but also inspiring, making you want to keep on learning and improving as a teacher. I love the feeling of a supportive CST community that is evident even through zoom. I am so happy to be a part of CST!!
And from the external examiners
Thank you very much for the opportunity to work with you. It was a great experience! Everything was wonderfully prepared and on very high level! Congratulations!
Marzena Jasinska-Siudzinska
Congratulations again for your fantastic work!
Kristinn Orn Kristinsson
Dear Catherine, On behalf of the SAA, you have an enthusiastic endorsement for signing up for Jenny Macmillan's course. I'm sure it will be an inspiring and unique experience. We hear a lot about Jenny! Thank you for checking in on this.
Best wishes, Pam Brasch (SAA Executive Director/CEO)
Thank you as always for this incredibly rich course – I'm so impressed by how much of your teaching and ideas have already filtered into my teaching style (and even playing style!)
The community spirit is one of the things I treasure about this course
Thank you for the wonderful lessons. Now I know what your own pupils feel like. You are so incredibly encouraging and positive. I came away from the lessons knowing exactly what to work on, how to work on the various points and happy and eager for my next lesson.
Your training over this year has been absolutely fabulous – a rich treasure. I have learnt such a lot and it has greatly improved my teaching. It would be hard to list all the things I have learnt but among them are things like expecting even beginners to play musically, phrase shaping, technique, praising what the pupils have put into practice from the last lesson, focusing on just one teaching point, and so much more. I am deeply thankful that you have allowed me to join and for all you have given.
The combination of teaching, discussion and playing is fantastic – sessions are really engaging and illuminating. I look forward to reaching higher levels under your training!
Enjoyed Diana Dickerson hugely – what a sensible lady – definitely a highlight
Thank you for sharing Pippa's video with Monkeys group lesson. I have to say I admire her warm tranquillity with the children. She is very good! I wonder where that comes from ….
Your YouTube tutorials are a goldmine of info!! Really amazing resource! Amazing to have had so many views on them all!!!!!
Your teaching commitment never ceases to amaze me – your endless energy and enthusiasm knows no bounds
My evaluation form comes with a big thank you for all your hard work over the past 18 months. Your professionalism, organisation and kindness (not necessarily in that order!) do not go unnoticed. Sunday afternoon CST sessions have been a teacher’s lifeline during covid! Each Sunday I inwardly groan at the prospect of more zooming – only to come away a few hours later comforted and energised.
Thank you for a fantastic three days of observing!
Full of very practical help but also inspiring, making you want to keep on learning and improving as a teacher. I love the feeling of a supportive CST community that is evident even through zoom. I am so happy to be a part of CST!!
And from the external examiners
Thank you very much for the opportunity to work with you. It was a great experience! Everything was wonderfully prepared and on very high level! Congratulations!
Marzena Jasinska-Siudzinska
Congratulations again for your fantastic work!
Kristinn Orn Kristinsson
Comments from trainees on the Spring term 2021 online course
It’s always so inspiring to observe your training
Thank you so much for an inspiring few days. Your workshops are so well planned. I always love hearing your pupils play and I can see over the months I have “known” them just how much they have progressed. I am also very impressed to see the teacher trainees growing in their skills
I am really looking forward to taking a long term Suzuki training course, as all of ours in the US are short term and not very in depth. Jenny is a superb teacher which is why I am taking this somewhat unusual route to training
Sessions are engaging, varied, interesting and informative. The content is always of relevance to trainees
It’s fantastic you invite so many guest teachers. I like the trainee group, I love that we’re always doing different things and that you always give feedback. I feel I am learning a lot
I feel really lucky to be part of this international Suzuki community
An excellent balance and variety – observation, philosophy, teaching points, visiting teachers, guided teaching, yoga, etc. This is such an inspiring, comprehensive and well organised training course
I love the new idea – to be a Suzuki ambassador and share all this amazing information with the world. Thank you for your hard work and high standards for each of us. You are an inspiring person!
There is such a wealth of information, resources and inspiration on your website. I’m constantly referring to it but probably haven’t told you often enough how valuable I find it
Sue Bird’s enthusiasm was infectious. She was so attentive to each pupil and her love of music and piano was so evident and inspiring
And from a visiting tutor
I have watched your video and I am most impressed. It is extremely well organised and clear and illustrated with some lovely performances
Caroline Gowers
It’s always so inspiring to observe your training
Thank you so much for an inspiring few days. Your workshops are so well planned. I always love hearing your pupils play and I can see over the months I have “known” them just how much they have progressed. I am also very impressed to see the teacher trainees growing in their skills
I am really looking forward to taking a long term Suzuki training course, as all of ours in the US are short term and not very in depth. Jenny is a superb teacher which is why I am taking this somewhat unusual route to training
Sessions are engaging, varied, interesting and informative. The content is always of relevance to trainees
It’s fantastic you invite so many guest teachers. I like the trainee group, I love that we’re always doing different things and that you always give feedback. I feel I am learning a lot
I feel really lucky to be part of this international Suzuki community
An excellent balance and variety – observation, philosophy, teaching points, visiting teachers, guided teaching, yoga, etc. This is such an inspiring, comprehensive and well organised training course
I love the new idea – to be a Suzuki ambassador and share all this amazing information with the world. Thank you for your hard work and high standards for each of us. You are an inspiring person!
There is such a wealth of information, resources and inspiration on your website. I’m constantly referring to it but probably haven’t told you often enough how valuable I find it
Sue Bird’s enthusiasm was infectious. She was so attentive to each pupil and her love of music and piano was so evident and inspiring
And from a visiting tutor
I have watched your video and I am most impressed. It is extremely well organised and clear and illustrated with some lovely performances
Caroline Gowers
Comments from trainees on the January 2021 online course
I’d go as far as to say it was one of the most stimulating sessions you’ve ever planned! Quick fire, everyone did their homework, good variety
Thanks for a fantastic training course. It’s been really stimulating, informative (as always) and there honestly wasn’t a moment for me in the whole three days when I felt time dragged or the content was less relevant. Quite a feat on your part!
Thank you for all the amazing hard work that you put in to making your workshops so amazing and enjoyable. I am learning so much and really enjoy the chat sessions in the break out rooms
I have missed you all very much and I am excited to get back behind the keyboards and zoom to one of my favourite worlds!
Thank you so much for wonderful course. Just amazing experience! Thank you, thank you, thank you, dear Jenny!
I am glad to hear that your course is popular and going well – I indeed have to say I really appreciate the possibility to follow and learn online. The course is very well structured, provides a lot of information, points of view, and insight into the Suzuki world because of the international participants and the speakers you invite so that I have to say I am glad I got in contact and started the journey with you
I love the encouraging, non judgmental attitude that is fostered during the training. I am always blown away by the quality of the children’s playing. They play so beautifully and clearly enjoy it too. I also really appreciate the excellent quality of teaching and of training. To watch people teach and for trainees to teach and be given suggestions is invaluable. It is a unique and very special training and I feel privileged to be included
Thank you sooooo much for your excellent and highly informative and interesting talk. It was great to have the benefit of your wisdom and expertise on the tricky subject of practice and was much appreciated by everyone
I’d go as far as to say it was one of the most stimulating sessions you’ve ever planned! Quick fire, everyone did their homework, good variety
Thanks for a fantastic training course. It’s been really stimulating, informative (as always) and there honestly wasn’t a moment for me in the whole three days when I felt time dragged or the content was less relevant. Quite a feat on your part!
Thank you for all the amazing hard work that you put in to making your workshops so amazing and enjoyable. I am learning so much and really enjoy the chat sessions in the break out rooms
I have missed you all very much and I am excited to get back behind the keyboards and zoom to one of my favourite worlds!
Thank you so much for wonderful course. Just amazing experience! Thank you, thank you, thank you, dear Jenny!
I am glad to hear that your course is popular and going well – I indeed have to say I really appreciate the possibility to follow and learn online. The course is very well structured, provides a lot of information, points of view, and insight into the Suzuki world because of the international participants and the speakers you invite so that I have to say I am glad I got in contact and started the journey with you
I love the encouraging, non judgmental attitude that is fostered during the training. I am always blown away by the quality of the children’s playing. They play so beautifully and clearly enjoy it too. I also really appreciate the excellent quality of teaching and of training. To watch people teach and for trainees to teach and be given suggestions is invaluable. It is a unique and very special training and I feel privileged to be included
Thank you sooooo much for your excellent and highly informative and interesting talk. It was great to have the benefit of your wisdom and expertise on the tricky subject of practice and was much appreciated by everyone
Comments from trainees on the Autumn term 2020 online course
I am learning so much. I love seeing the children play with such freedom and musicality
I love the way you teach so carefully and enthusiastically and with great expertise
I have to say the teacher training has been such a joy and another one of those life elements which “make it all worthwhile"
I'm so happy I could join your training, Jenny
AM LOOOOOOOOOOVING IT!
Sue’s rhythm lesson was also a highlight. The way she engaged with the children and the games she used were very inspiring
I really appreciate your way of teaching and the warm atmosphere you create
I have enjoyed the training very, very much for all the interesting information, but also for the international, friendly and inspiring atmosphere
I am very grateful for your website and all the resources you have put there
Presentations are well organised, smooth and well prepared. You always think about small details and all trainees’ needs
I’m very impressed by the organisation, clarity and quality of the training. Online actually works!
You are an inspiration to Suzuki teachers around the world!
And from a visiting tutor
Congratulations on your course and the wonderful community you are constantly strengthening
Caroline Fraser
I am learning so much. I love seeing the children play with such freedom and musicality
I love the way you teach so carefully and enthusiastically and with great expertise
I have to say the teacher training has been such a joy and another one of those life elements which “make it all worthwhile"
I'm so happy I could join your training, Jenny
AM LOOOOOOOOOOVING IT!
Sue’s rhythm lesson was also a highlight. The way she engaged with the children and the games she used were very inspiring
I really appreciate your way of teaching and the warm atmosphere you create
I have enjoyed the training very, very much for all the interesting information, but also for the international, friendly and inspiring atmosphere
I am very grateful for your website and all the resources you have put there
Presentations are well organised, smooth and well prepared. You always think about small details and all trainees’ needs
I’m very impressed by the organisation, clarity and quality of the training. Online actually works!
You are an inspiration to Suzuki teachers around the world!
And from a visiting tutor
Congratulations on your course and the wonderful community you are constantly strengthening
Caroline Fraser
Comments from trainees on the Summer term 2020 online course
- brilliant
- fantastic
- helpful on so many levels
- a huge pleasure to participate
- amazing afternoon - I learned so much
- welcoming attitude to observers
- what a fantastic class - I enjoyed it so much
- really inspiring to see teaching at such a high level whatever stage the student is at
- your talks are clear and to the point, and discussions are interesting - with the added bonus of contributions from around the world
- your teaching during the workshop it was inspirational - I love how you manage teaching students of other teachers
- I would love more people from more countries to know you and your work
Comments from trainees on the January 2020 course
Definitely inspired for my teaching this term – I always return with new ideas to use with my pupils
I loved the ensemble session
I enjoyed making music together with other musicians
I loved the playathon – a big event of beautiful music and student enjoyment of playing together – also what memory skills
I loved Liz’s talk about communicating with teenagers
Standout sessions for me included Liz’s session on moving towards autonomy, communicated in her wonderfully direct and succinct way, laced with a good dose of humour
Fleur was very well prepared for her group lesson – it was just amazing, inspiring!
Fleur gave us a wonderful insight into the early years programme and communicated it with such skill – lucky children in York
I learnt a lot from Caroline Gowers, particularly in individual lessons and teaching points
Definitely inspired for my teaching this term – I always return with new ideas to use with my pupils
I loved the ensemble session
I enjoyed making music together with other musicians
I loved the playathon – a big event of beautiful music and student enjoyment of playing together – also what memory skills
I loved Liz’s talk about communicating with teenagers
Standout sessions for me included Liz’s session on moving towards autonomy, communicated in her wonderfully direct and succinct way, laced with a good dose of humour
Fleur was very well prepared for her group lesson – it was just amazing, inspiring!
Fleur gave us a wonderful insight into the early years programme and communicated it with such skill – lucky children in York
I learnt a lot from Caroline Gowers, particularly in individual lessons and teaching points
Once again the usual ‘knock out’ mix of lessons plus, of course, the priceless informal discussions which take place over coffee … or wine!
Well-structured course – I’m grateful to have joined it and will certainly come back to learn more
Thank you, Jenny, for all your hard work, patience, generosity and kindness this week
My pupils and I benefit enormously from everything you do
It’s a pleasure being involved
It was perfect!
And from a visiting tutor
It was a pleasure to work with your trainees. They are very responsive and also appreciative which is encouraging! The painstaking trouble you take and all the work you do to create a good course is very evident.
Caroline Gowers
Well-structured course – I’m grateful to have joined it and will certainly come back to learn more
Thank you, Jenny, for all your hard work, patience, generosity and kindness this week
My pupils and I benefit enormously from everything you do
It’s a pleasure being involved
It was perfect!
And from a visiting tutor
It was a pleasure to work with your trainees. They are very responsive and also appreciative which is encouraging! The painstaking trouble you take and all the work you do to create a good course is very evident.
Caroline Gowers
Comments from trainees on the August 2019 course
Many thanks for allowing me to observe your excellent training last week. It was brilliant to see such fabulous work going on, with a beautiful, gentle and wise atmosphere too! I’m pleased to have seen and been inspired by your lovely setup in action. I would love to pursue the training. I was very impressed with the comprehensive backup of information you were making available to trainees.
Thank you for amazing Cambridge Suzuki Training! My new musical training and knowledge has just started!
I like your clarity teaching children, showing what to work on and how – best way to teach trainees.
I found the higher level sessions and lunchtime lessons very useful – so grateful for all the tips and ideas I received.
I enjoyed the level 4 assignment discussion – very helpful.
I really enjoyed teaching other trainees – there was a nice sense of learning from each other.
Many thanks for allowing me to observe your excellent training last week. It was brilliant to see such fabulous work going on, with a beautiful, gentle and wise atmosphere too! I’m pleased to have seen and been inspired by your lovely setup in action. I would love to pursue the training. I was very impressed with the comprehensive backup of information you were making available to trainees.
Thank you for amazing Cambridge Suzuki Training! My new musical training and knowledge has just started!
I like your clarity teaching children, showing what to work on and how – best way to teach trainees.
I found the higher level sessions and lunchtime lessons very useful – so grateful for all the tips and ideas I received.
I enjoyed the level 4 assignment discussion – very helpful.
I really enjoyed teaching other trainees – there was a nice sense of learning from each other.
I appreciate your attention to every trainee’s development.
I have to thank you for your wonderful planning of the week and your interest in inviting guest tutors – it is an excellent opportunity to meet important teachers.
And from a visiting tutor
I really enjoyed it – you and Sebastian were wonderful hosts and a nice evening nattering (and lovely food) is always a tonic after a full-on day of teaching.
Loved the group of trainees, too – it was a real pleasure working with them.
Graham Rix
I have to thank you for your wonderful planning of the week and your interest in inviting guest tutors – it is an excellent opportunity to meet important teachers.
And from a visiting tutor
I really enjoyed it – you and Sebastian were wonderful hosts and a nice evening nattering (and lovely food) is always a tonic after a full-on day of teaching.
Loved the group of trainees, too – it was a real pleasure working with them.
Graham Rix
Comments from trainees on the April 2019 course in Oslo
Jenny Macmillan is very precise, honest, straightforward and dedicated in all her work and instruction, which is inspiring and of great help.
The course was an excellent stimulus for re-thinking the importance of setting good habits in playing an instrument by a young student, according to the Suzuki approach.
I was very impressed with your teaching. This time they weren’t your own students, so the way you drove the lessons was amazing.
Again, a great mix of expert input, practical pedagogy and playing.
Particularly helpful was the body-awareness aka Timani.
I really enjoyed teaching, observing and talking with the young Norwegians we met. It was very generous – and brave – of Sharon to host us all. A huge thank you for everything you did to make last week such a success.
It helped all my families see what a thriving and interconnected Suzuki world can do to help their children learn to love music and enjoy learning.
Jenny Macmillan is very precise, honest, straightforward and dedicated in all her work and instruction, which is inspiring and of great help.
The course was an excellent stimulus for re-thinking the importance of setting good habits in playing an instrument by a young student, according to the Suzuki approach.
I was very impressed with your teaching. This time they weren’t your own students, so the way you drove the lessons was amazing.
Again, a great mix of expert input, practical pedagogy and playing.
Particularly helpful was the body-awareness aka Timani.
I really enjoyed teaching, observing and talking with the young Norwegians we met. It was very generous – and brave – of Sharon to host us all. A huge thank you for everything you did to make last week such a success.
It helped all my families see what a thriving and interconnected Suzuki world can do to help their children learn to love music and enjoy learning.
Comments from trainees on the April 2019 course in Cambridge
I found the course very effective, interesting and so well organised. Thank you so much, Jenny!
I learned so much – there was a great combination of training and observing.
I especially enjoyed the “one point” lessons.
“One point” lesson is something I can improve in my own teaching – focus on one point at a time – add further notes only when point is mastered.
As usual, I learnt a lot which I will use in my teaching (already have, in fact!).
It has been great to take time out, and benefit from all the wonderful input and ideas from both Sharron and yourself – just what I needed!
I have to say that I really enjoyed the course and I am so much looking forward to the next one. Thank you for passing on your knowledge and for organising this wonderful training.
I found the course very effective, interesting and so well organised. Thank you so much, Jenny!
I learned so much – there was a great combination of training and observing.
I especially enjoyed the “one point” lessons.
“One point” lesson is something I can improve in my own teaching – focus on one point at a time – add further notes only when point is mastered.
As usual, I learnt a lot which I will use in my teaching (already have, in fact!).
It has been great to take time out, and benefit from all the wonderful input and ideas from both Sharron and yourself – just what I needed!
I have to say that I really enjoyed the course and I am so much looking forward to the next one. Thank you for passing on your knowledge and for organising this wonderful training.
Comments from trainees on the January 2019 course
I've had the best week of teaching this past week – I’ve been putting into practice lots of ideas borrowed from you and other trainees and the response has been fantastic!
You have been a wonderful teacher and I admire your successful studio. I have enjoyed working with you and hearing your pupils which has been truly inspiring.
Thank you for letting me observe the training. It was so interesting and educational. I am very grateful for the opportunity. Listening to Caroline and Heather was wonderful. I am still on cloud nine.
I am re evaluating how I deliver my lessons, from the content, the planning, the choice of repertoire, in the way I address the pupils in voice and manner, to what I say and what instructions I give.
Caroline’s talk on managing a studio was wise and sensible and based on experience. It was reassuring and encouraging to hear her advice.
Thanks again Jenny. I am very proud, when people ask me, to say that my teacher is you.
And from visiting tutors
Teaching your students is a delight. They are so well prepared in every way – and so responsive. They are all a great tribute to you. I am as usual full of admiration for your dedication and enthusiasm. Your students and your trainees are lucky to have found you!
Caroline Gowers
Your enthusiasm and dedication are obvious and this will set trainees up securely for the future. It is wonderful to see how the course is flourishing and how inclusive it is with a wide age range, nationalities and no doubt different starting points too.
Heather Clemson
I've had the best week of teaching this past week – I’ve been putting into practice lots of ideas borrowed from you and other trainees and the response has been fantastic!
You have been a wonderful teacher and I admire your successful studio. I have enjoyed working with you and hearing your pupils which has been truly inspiring.
Thank you for letting me observe the training. It was so interesting and educational. I am very grateful for the opportunity. Listening to Caroline and Heather was wonderful. I am still on cloud nine.
I am re evaluating how I deliver my lessons, from the content, the planning, the choice of repertoire, in the way I address the pupils in voice and manner, to what I say and what instructions I give.
Caroline’s talk on managing a studio was wise and sensible and based on experience. It was reassuring and encouraging to hear her advice.
Thanks again Jenny. I am very proud, when people ask me, to say that my teacher is you.
And from visiting tutors
Teaching your students is a delight. They are so well prepared in every way – and so responsive. They are all a great tribute to you. I am as usual full of admiration for your dedication and enthusiasm. Your students and your trainees are lucky to have found you!
Caroline Gowers
Your enthusiasm and dedication are obvious and this will set trainees up securely for the future. It is wonderful to see how the course is flourishing and how inclusive it is with a wide age range, nationalities and no doubt different starting points too.
Heather Clemson
Comments from trainees on the August 2018 course
I have learned so much at my first course. Jenny and guest tutors Caroline Fraser and Sue Bird, in their inspiring lessons, enabled me to see piano teaching from a new perspective. THANK YOU!
Sue Bird and Caroline Fraser’s examples were fantastic – ideal models!
A good mix of tutor input, discussion, practical activity, listening and playing.
More of everything, please!
I love seeing the relationship you have with each of your families when we teach your students.
Thank you, Jenny, for taking me on my learning journey and road to recovery. And thank you for all the beautiful memories and friendships you’ve made possible in your studio!
Your organisational skills and attention to detail do not go unnoticed and we all appreciate your support, dedication and kindness.
Jenny Macmillan is a teacher trainer who has a thorough academic way of introducing teaching points. Her inspiration is lifting the Suzuki-approach to a higher level.
I have learned so much at my first course. Jenny and guest tutors Caroline Fraser and Sue Bird, in their inspiring lessons, enabled me to see piano teaching from a new perspective. THANK YOU!
Sue Bird and Caroline Fraser’s examples were fantastic – ideal models!
A good mix of tutor input, discussion, practical activity, listening and playing.
More of everything, please!
I love seeing the relationship you have with each of your families when we teach your students.
Thank you, Jenny, for taking me on my learning journey and road to recovery. And thank you for all the beautiful memories and friendships you’ve made possible in your studio!
Your organisational skills and attention to detail do not go unnoticed and we all appreciate your support, dedication and kindness.
Jenny Macmillan is a teacher trainer who has a thorough academic way of introducing teaching points. Her inspiration is lifting the Suzuki-approach to a higher level.
And from a visiting tutor
Congratulations to you once more for your superb organisation and well thought out course. You are doing such a fantastic job of creating a nurturing community for your trainees, and this is exactly what Dr Suzuki wanted. Your students and parents are a great example of well-trained families in every sense of the word. What a treat for your trainees actually to see your studio in action. This is the best kind of training.
Finally a word of thanks to our behind-the-scenes person, Sebastian, quietly and discreetly making sure everything is running smoothly. Sebastian is a true example of Suzuki spirit – recognise what needs to be done before it is stated. Ready to graduate from Matsumoto!
Caroline Fraser
Congratulations to you once more for your superb organisation and well thought out course. You are doing such a fantastic job of creating a nurturing community for your trainees, and this is exactly what Dr Suzuki wanted. Your students and parents are a great example of well-trained families in every sense of the word. What a treat for your trainees actually to see your studio in action. This is the best kind of training.
Finally a word of thanks to our behind-the-scenes person, Sebastian, quietly and discreetly making sure everything is running smoothly. Sebastian is a true example of Suzuki spirit – recognise what needs to be done before it is stated. Ready to graduate from Matsumoto!
Caroline Fraser
Comments from trainees on the Easter 2018 course
Being at Jenny's reminds me why I like music so much .... everyone gets along so well together
From my limited experience and my exposure to online training, I have come across nothing that approaches the quality of the training in your studio
I’m always refocused after a course
The course was very varied
I love the playtogethers
Loved having Claudia available for lessons, and the practice timetable
Once again, it was wonderful to watch Caroline Fraser in action – her focus this time Look easy, feel easy, be easy as you release and breathe was really helpful
After the course, I return home highly motivated in my teaching
Your energy and commitment to us, to your pupils and to the whole Suzuki way is inspiring
Marvellous effects your course has not just for teaching but for playing and daily life, too
Thank you for your inspiring teaching, Jenny
And from a visiting tutor
I am always happy to come and work alongside you, Jenny. You know I am also a passionate believer in quality teacher training programs. That is why I enjoy coming to Cambridge. You are also doing a great job in forming a strong and sharing learning community!
Caroline Fraser
Being at Jenny's reminds me why I like music so much .... everyone gets along so well together
From my limited experience and my exposure to online training, I have come across nothing that approaches the quality of the training in your studio
I’m always refocused after a course
The course was very varied
I love the playtogethers
Loved having Claudia available for lessons, and the practice timetable
Once again, it was wonderful to watch Caroline Fraser in action – her focus this time Look easy, feel easy, be easy as you release and breathe was really helpful
After the course, I return home highly motivated in my teaching
Your energy and commitment to us, to your pupils and to the whole Suzuki way is inspiring
Marvellous effects your course has not just for teaching but for playing and daily life, too
Thank you for your inspiring teaching, Jenny
And from a visiting tutor
I am always happy to come and work alongside you, Jenny. You know I am also a passionate believer in quality teacher training programs. That is why I enjoy coming to Cambridge. You are also doing a great job in forming a strong and sharing learning community!
Caroline Fraser
Comments from trainees on the January 2018 course
I very much enjoyed your course with your rigorous attention to detail and your devotion [to teaching].
Great balance between teaching, being taught, thinking about Suzuki philosophy and chatting over coffee!
Lessons with different teachers put things into a wider context and help develop my individual teaching style.
I especially appreciated the input of Caroline Gowers who somehow manages to be exacting and sympathetic, highly organised and flexible, critically frank and positive.
Interesting and informative to work alongside different levels.
Your session on planning, structure and pacing was very useful.
Yet again, the playathon was fantastic and very enjoyable.
I love the amazing way you organise the lunch break and provide practice rooms for us.
Especially enjoyable was the opportunity to make music with the tutors Helen and Caroline and the other trainees – an enjoyable evening.
Thanks for a fantastic January course!
And from visiting tutors
Your amazing hard work.
Caroline Gowers
There is a great camaraderie in your studio which I could feel palpably.
Helen Brunner
I very much enjoyed your course with your rigorous attention to detail and your devotion [to teaching].
Great balance between teaching, being taught, thinking about Suzuki philosophy and chatting over coffee!
Lessons with different teachers put things into a wider context and help develop my individual teaching style.
I especially appreciated the input of Caroline Gowers who somehow manages to be exacting and sympathetic, highly organised and flexible, critically frank and positive.
Interesting and informative to work alongside different levels.
Your session on planning, structure and pacing was very useful.
Yet again, the playathon was fantastic and very enjoyable.
I love the amazing way you organise the lunch break and provide practice rooms for us.
Especially enjoyable was the opportunity to make music with the tutors Helen and Caroline and the other trainees – an enjoyable evening.
Thanks for a fantastic January course!
And from visiting tutors
Your amazing hard work.
Caroline Gowers
There is a great camaraderie in your studio which I could feel palpably.
Helen Brunner
Comments from trainees on the August 2017 course
I am grateful to have been strongly encouraged and directed how to prepare beforehand, as it meant I got so much more out of the week.
The passion for learning was clearly conveyed by each trainer.
I now have a deeper understanding of teaching the finer details of technique within a piece.
Am very happy. Thank you for all your training and wonderful work. I met such lovely people on the course.
The CST group is like a family: argument, irritation, teasing, but most of all love are key ingredients in the mix.
A great balance of doing, observing, discussing, listening.
I enjoyed this course a lot. I am grateful for your kindness and your trust in me. I want to do my best and continue my training with you as, each time, I am more sure there could be no better teacher. I am very happy with your teaching. You are aware of trainees’ needs to ensure we are all happy.
A big thank you, Jenny, for your patience, organisation and understanding.
My motivation and confidence have both been topped up again. It’s been a hugely worthwhile week and I’m looking forward to the January course already.
And from a visiting tutor
Congratulations on all your good work!
Kristinn Orn Kristinsson
I am grateful to have been strongly encouraged and directed how to prepare beforehand, as it meant I got so much more out of the week.
The passion for learning was clearly conveyed by each trainer.
I now have a deeper understanding of teaching the finer details of technique within a piece.
Am very happy. Thank you for all your training and wonderful work. I met such lovely people on the course.
The CST group is like a family: argument, irritation, teasing, but most of all love are key ingredients in the mix.
A great balance of doing, observing, discussing, listening.
I enjoyed this course a lot. I am grateful for your kindness and your trust in me. I want to do my best and continue my training with you as, each time, I am more sure there could be no better teacher. I am very happy with your teaching. You are aware of trainees’ needs to ensure we are all happy.
A big thank you, Jenny, for your patience, organisation and understanding.
My motivation and confidence have both been topped up again. It’s been a hugely worthwhile week and I’m looking forward to the January course already.
And from a visiting tutor
Congratulations on all your good work!
Kristinn Orn Kristinsson
Comments from trainees on the Easter 2017 course
Really enjoyed the course - it felt purposeful - wish I'd been able to attend more.
I liked the balance of playing, discussing and teaching.
Great with playtogether games.
The Paul Harris session was excellent - loved it.
Really appreciated the longer lunch break with organised practice rooms.
For performers, recitals were a good opportunity to play through their repertoire; for trainees in the audience, writing positive comments and then suggestions for improvement was excellent for developing listening skills and mentally going through teaching points.
I really enjoyed the two sessions on developing skills through the repertoire.
One of the sessions I most enjoy is the guided teaching - that we get so much done in such a short time.
As always, thank you for your excellent organisation, your work and your dedication.
Really enjoyed the course - it felt purposeful - wish I'd been able to attend more.
I liked the balance of playing, discussing and teaching.
Great with playtogether games.
The Paul Harris session was excellent - loved it.
Really appreciated the longer lunch break with organised practice rooms.
For performers, recitals were a good opportunity to play through their repertoire; for trainees in the audience, writing positive comments and then suggestions for improvement was excellent for developing listening skills and mentally going through teaching points.
I really enjoyed the two sessions on developing skills through the repertoire.
One of the sessions I most enjoy is the guided teaching - that we get so much done in such a short time.
As always, thank you for your excellent organisation, your work and your dedication.
Comments from trainees on the January 2017 course
Inspired after a fantastic week of Suzuki training.
Fantastic few days – all of it utterly invaluable.
Good balance of expert input, observation and active participation.
I can’t think how you could improve on this intensive course.
Love the soirees and playtogethers!
I always finish the courses very motivated and with desire to work better. Thank you, again, for your patience and comprehension, your very good organised training course and, always, for your smile.
And from a visiting tutor
I am amazed at, and admiring of, the huge amount of work you do; all the preparation and the way you follow through on each trainee and keep detailed track of their progress – all in a very positive atmosphere. They are extremely lucky to have you as their trainer. They are clearly making steady progress in their own playing and general understanding and gaining all sorts of insights as they go along.
Caroline Gowers
Inspired after a fantastic week of Suzuki training.
Fantastic few days – all of it utterly invaluable.
Good balance of expert input, observation and active participation.
I can’t think how you could improve on this intensive course.
Love the soirees and playtogethers!
I always finish the courses very motivated and with desire to work better. Thank you, again, for your patience and comprehension, your very good organised training course and, always, for your smile.
And from a visiting tutor
I am amazed at, and admiring of, the huge amount of work you do; all the preparation and the way you follow through on each trainee and keep detailed track of their progress – all in a very positive atmosphere. They are extremely lucky to have you as their trainer. They are clearly making steady progress in their own playing and general understanding and gaining all sorts of insights as they go along.
Caroline Gowers
Comments from trainees on the August 2016 course
The excellent sessions each day were varied and stimulating.
All presentations were superb. An excellent learning environment.
I learned SO MUCH from the course. It will DEFINITELY help my teaching.
Thanks for another inspiring week. The focus and well-ordered training, along with such lovely people to work with, is the ideal environment.
The playtogethers are especially useful for experiencing and trying out group activities.
I love the guided teaching exercise.
I love how you teach, how you secure the technique and how you deepen the musicality of the pieces. Thanks, Jenny, for another brilliant week.
Beate Toyka was a very refreshing thrill!
Thank you to Sally Cathcart for her brilliant, fluent and inspirational presentations on Saturday.
Lovely soiree, really nice to get to know everyone, and thank you for organising the meal.
Thanks for a great course!
The excellent sessions each day were varied and stimulating.
All presentations were superb. An excellent learning environment.
I learned SO MUCH from the course. It will DEFINITELY help my teaching.
Thanks for another inspiring week. The focus and well-ordered training, along with such lovely people to work with, is the ideal environment.
The playtogethers are especially useful for experiencing and trying out group activities.
I love the guided teaching exercise.
I love how you teach, how you secure the technique and how you deepen the musicality of the pieces. Thanks, Jenny, for another brilliant week.
Beate Toyka was a very refreshing thrill!
Thank you to Sally Cathcart for her brilliant, fluent and inspirational presentations on Saturday.
Lovely soiree, really nice to get to know everyone, and thank you for organising the meal.
Thanks for a great course!
Comments from trainees on the Easter 2016 course
Can’t get enough! Wish the day were longer to squeeze even more interesting discussions into the course!
Thank you very much for giving me an opportunity to observe your course. Those six days of experience gave me a very positive energy. Each day was so rich. There was always a positive and energetic atmosphere and successful trainees’ attitude gave me an incentive to (try to) keep up. I deeply feel it was a privilege to attend your course.
Observing Caroline Fraser at work is a privilege. This course struck a perfect balance between teacher input, observation, discussion. Thank you, Jenny, for sharing the work of your studio with such generosity, for nurturing me, and for all your hard work!
There was a great deal of material I can use in my teaching and a number of principles I can apply. Watching successful lessons gives me confidence to put what I’ve learnt into action. The balance of observation, presentations, opportunity to explore the Suzuki repertoire, discussion and performance was very useful.
Inspirational – will definitely help my teaching – Robinson College was a great venue.
Every time I go to Cambridge, I come home with new ideas and feel more secure about the philosophy. You always do wonderful work! You are an inspiration to us all! Thank you.
Lovely meal out!
Loved the children's concert - violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute and piano!
I wish I could have attended the whole course. I experienced much inspiration and eagerness to learn and teach more, I observed different learning styles in children, I acquired awareness of effective strategies in teaching, praising and motivating both pupils and parents. The training is always excellent.
Comments from trainees on the January 2016 course
I always come back to a new term’s teaching with fresh motivation for what Caroline Fraser describes as “the best job in the world”.
Beautiful, inspiring ideas. I am learning how to look and listen to all the elements of music in the children’s lessons.
Always something new to discover. LOVED Polly's Alexander session.
It was very encouraging to listen to parents’ views on being Suzuki parents. I felt highly inspired!
Thank you for setting up the parent discussion. I think we all found it really good to hear about the Suzuki experience from the parental vantage point.
A smaller, more intimate group with some lively personalities made for a group where ideas and practices could be discussed, challenged and reinforced.
Calm and wise background consultancy – thank you.
Fabulous playathon – what fun! Thank you for organising it. Also lovely idea to have a soiree.
I like that we have so many individual lessons. Also great to talk to the parents.
I enjoyed the playathon.
The whole week was very thoughtfully and carefully prepared.
And from a visiting tutor
I did enjoy working with your trainees. I hope the rest of the course goes well. They're lucky to have you!
Polly Waterfield
I always come back to a new term’s teaching with fresh motivation for what Caroline Fraser describes as “the best job in the world”.
Beautiful, inspiring ideas. I am learning how to look and listen to all the elements of music in the children’s lessons.
Always something new to discover. LOVED Polly's Alexander session.
It was very encouraging to listen to parents’ views on being Suzuki parents. I felt highly inspired!
Thank you for setting up the parent discussion. I think we all found it really good to hear about the Suzuki experience from the parental vantage point.
A smaller, more intimate group with some lively personalities made for a group where ideas and practices could be discussed, challenged and reinforced.
Calm and wise background consultancy – thank you.
Fabulous playathon – what fun! Thank you for organising it. Also lovely idea to have a soiree.
I like that we have so many individual lessons. Also great to talk to the parents.
I enjoyed the playathon.
The whole week was very thoughtfully and carefully prepared.
And from a visiting tutor
I did enjoy working with your trainees. I hope the rest of the course goes well. They're lucky to have you!
Polly Waterfield
Comments from trainees on the August 2015 course
I learned so much from the course. It was wonderful – so inspiring. I loved the variety of activities, the well-organised music studio, the punctuality, Jenny’s strong leadership, and the exceptional quality of the two guest teachers, Sue and Penelope.
I loved all aspects of the training. It will help my teaching dramatically.
Inspiring and interesting to attend training at different levels. Feedback felt nicely collaborative.
Suzuki teacher training weeks have become a bedrock of my playing and teaching. Very good value for money – a bargain!
I’ve learned so much. The teachers were fantastic, and the organisation, too. Thank you, Jenny. Your teacher training course is the best possible!
The session with Penelope Roskell was illuminating.
Thank you for everything, including your valuable lessons, and your kindness and hospitality. You are an excellent teacher.
I really enjoyed the course. It was all so interesting, and everyone was so welcoming. Thanks for letting us observers join in.
And from visiting tutors
It was a real pleasure to meet so many dedicated individuals. I am very impressed by your teaching and the results you achieve by the Suzuki approach.
Penelope Roskell
Thank you so much! It was moving and wonderful for me to have such an inspiring time. It was really good to see how your trainees are supporting each other and understanding Dr Suzuki’s philosophy so well. They are a lovely team. Splendid work!
Sue Bird
I learned so much from the course. It was wonderful – so inspiring. I loved the variety of activities, the well-organised music studio, the punctuality, Jenny’s strong leadership, and the exceptional quality of the two guest teachers, Sue and Penelope.
I loved all aspects of the training. It will help my teaching dramatically.
Inspiring and interesting to attend training at different levels. Feedback felt nicely collaborative.
Suzuki teacher training weeks have become a bedrock of my playing and teaching. Very good value for money – a bargain!
I’ve learned so much. The teachers were fantastic, and the organisation, too. Thank you, Jenny. Your teacher training course is the best possible!
The session with Penelope Roskell was illuminating.
Thank you for everything, including your valuable lessons, and your kindness and hospitality. You are an excellent teacher.
I really enjoyed the course. It was all so interesting, and everyone was so welcoming. Thanks for letting us observers join in.
And from visiting tutors
It was a real pleasure to meet so many dedicated individuals. I am very impressed by your teaching and the results you achieve by the Suzuki approach.
Penelope Roskell
Thank you so much! It was moving and wonderful for me to have such an inspiring time. It was really good to see how your trainees are supporting each other and understanding Dr Suzuki’s philosophy so well. They are a lovely team. Splendid work!
Sue Bird
Comments from trainees on the April 2015 course
Thank you for a truly inspirational week! Lots of new ideas to try with my students.
A huge thank you – so inspiring. Caroline is an amazing teacher, especially the way she coaches fine-tuned listening and really amazing tone production.
Fantastic. Good mixture of practical and philosophical advice. The wider picture is good. You manage to keep everyone on their toes by involving trainees a lot, getting people to demonstrate things, and the yoga is a very good idea. You’ve given it a great deal of thought, and it’s a great success.
Watching highly skilled and experienced teachers I notice all the techniques and ‘tricks’ they use to instruct, encourage and inspire their pupils. I notice their high levels of organisation and a complete commitment to each child as they undertake ‘the best job in the world’. I notice children who feel valued and who want to learn, children who smile while they are learning. I wish education and government ministers could watch – and then join me in falling flat on their faces when, as they try to teach, they realise that expert teaching is not a skill to be acquired overnight. But it is one that can be taught, learned and developed. The opportunity to develop my skills in a community of caring but rigorous people is invaluable.
And from a visiting tutor
Congratulations on another spectacular course - wonderfully planned and executed! The children and their parents are doing so beautifully. The children had both their lesson and concert pieces so securely and musically prepared. What a marvellous example for the trainees to follow!
Caroline Fraser
Thank you for a truly inspirational week! Lots of new ideas to try with my students.
A huge thank you – so inspiring. Caroline is an amazing teacher, especially the way she coaches fine-tuned listening and really amazing tone production.
Fantastic. Good mixture of practical and philosophical advice. The wider picture is good. You manage to keep everyone on their toes by involving trainees a lot, getting people to demonstrate things, and the yoga is a very good idea. You’ve given it a great deal of thought, and it’s a great success.
Watching highly skilled and experienced teachers I notice all the techniques and ‘tricks’ they use to instruct, encourage and inspire their pupils. I notice their high levels of organisation and a complete commitment to each child as they undertake ‘the best job in the world’. I notice children who feel valued and who want to learn, children who smile while they are learning. I wish education and government ministers could watch – and then join me in falling flat on their faces when, as they try to teach, they realise that expert teaching is not a skill to be acquired overnight. But it is one that can be taught, learned and developed. The opportunity to develop my skills in a community of caring but rigorous people is invaluable.
And from a visiting tutor
Congratulations on another spectacular course - wonderfully planned and executed! The children and their parents are doing so beautifully. The children had both their lesson and concert pieces so securely and musically prepared. What a marvellous example for the trainees to follow!
Caroline Fraser
Comments from trainees on the January 2015 course
Perfect!
A good balance between discussion, lecture and practical elements.
Inspiration and challenge in equal measure! The Nurtured by Love DVD should be compulsory viewing for all teachers of all subjects.
Packed full of information, really motivating, lovely atmosphere and learning environment. Pacing and variety really good. Helping my confidence enormously. I feel like a sponge soaking up all the information.
Most interesting for me is that the more I look back at the Suzuki approach to my own piano lessons, the more I find myself looking back over my whole life and seeing how Suzuki affected me as a person in every way – my way of thinking, my way of communicating with people, my way of learning (not just music), my way of teaching (again, not just music) – literally everything. It really is a way of growing up and developing as a person, not just learning how to play a musical instrument.
18 year old trainee, former Suzuki pupil of Jenny’s from age 3 to 13, now studying at RCM
Perfect!
A good balance between discussion, lecture and practical elements.
Inspiration and challenge in equal measure! The Nurtured by Love DVD should be compulsory viewing for all teachers of all subjects.
Packed full of information, really motivating, lovely atmosphere and learning environment. Pacing and variety really good. Helping my confidence enormously. I feel like a sponge soaking up all the information.
Most interesting for me is that the more I look back at the Suzuki approach to my own piano lessons, the more I find myself looking back over my whole life and seeing how Suzuki affected me as a person in every way – my way of thinking, my way of communicating with people, my way of learning (not just music), my way of teaching (again, not just music) – literally everything. It really is a way of growing up and developing as a person, not just learning how to play a musical instrument.
18 year old trainee, former Suzuki pupil of Jenny’s from age 3 to 13, now studying at RCM
Comments from trainees on the August 2014 course
It has been wonderful! I wish I could have stayed for more! I have learned a great deal – lots on technique, expectations, parental involvement, group lessons – a fantastic introduction to Suzuki teaching! I felt really well included in the group. Thank you so much!!
As a new observer, I was made to feel much more part of the group than I imagined. I felt accepted and included at all times. I have learned so much this week, not only from the sessions, but also from being with other teachers. This week has renewed my enthusiasm for teaching and I feel more confident. Thank you.
Thank you for a very special day. I learned heaps about all those things which really matter about teaching - enjoyed the sessions and was privileged to be there to observe. Thanks for making me so welcome.
The course was even better than I expected. I’ve learned many things about how to improve my skills as a pianist, and interesting ideas for teaching better. I’m glad I have started my training with you. Thank you so much.
There seemed to be even more opportunity to learn from each other this time. I have come away brimming with ideas. I have emailed my pupils: “WARNING: I am coming back with lots of ideas after teacher training in Cambridge!”
It was interesting to watch you teach other trainees and observers, continuing to refine what already looked and sounded to me like pretty good playing. Enjoyed the playtogethers, as always. Juggling great!
I’ve learned many new ideas for my teaching. Thank you very much, Jenny.
Each course I learn a lot to help my teaching.
And from a visiting tutor
What a great bunch of trainees on the Cambridge Suzuki Training course! I had a wonderful day and I hope the trainees enjoyed themselves as much as I did! Thank you for your kindness and hospitality, Jenny – they are a tremendous credit to you.
Heather Clemson
It has been wonderful! I wish I could have stayed for more! I have learned a great deal – lots on technique, expectations, parental involvement, group lessons – a fantastic introduction to Suzuki teaching! I felt really well included in the group. Thank you so much!!
As a new observer, I was made to feel much more part of the group than I imagined. I felt accepted and included at all times. I have learned so much this week, not only from the sessions, but also from being with other teachers. This week has renewed my enthusiasm for teaching and I feel more confident. Thank you.
Thank you for a very special day. I learned heaps about all those things which really matter about teaching - enjoyed the sessions and was privileged to be there to observe. Thanks for making me so welcome.
The course was even better than I expected. I’ve learned many things about how to improve my skills as a pianist, and interesting ideas for teaching better. I’m glad I have started my training with you. Thank you so much.
There seemed to be even more opportunity to learn from each other this time. I have come away brimming with ideas. I have emailed my pupils: “WARNING: I am coming back with lots of ideas after teacher training in Cambridge!”
It was interesting to watch you teach other trainees and observers, continuing to refine what already looked and sounded to me like pretty good playing. Enjoyed the playtogethers, as always. Juggling great!
I’ve learned many new ideas for my teaching. Thank you very much, Jenny.
Each course I learn a lot to help my teaching.
And from a visiting tutor
What a great bunch of trainees on the Cambridge Suzuki Training course! I had a wonderful day and I hope the trainees enjoyed themselves as much as I did! Thank you for your kindness and hospitality, Jenny – they are a tremendous credit to you.
Heather Clemson
Comments from trainees on the April 2014 course
Thank you Jenny, for an absolutely fabulous course and warm hospitality! Hope to return again!
I didn’t expect it to be so interesting, meaningful, eye-opening, useful! Inspirational – I have learned a lot!
What a fantastic couple of days I had on your course, the best yet. I thought the enthusiasm was riding high amongst everyone and what a treat to see Caroline Fraser in action. I tried out some of her suggestions today and what a difference! I could play my octaves with so much more ease. Thoroughly inspiring teaching from both of you.
Fabulous. Caroline was truly inspirational. We were so privileged to have you and these first class pianists and trainers tutoring us.
After years of reading your website, it was so good to have the opportunity to visit your studio and observe your teaching closely. It was a great idea to put yoga for musicians into this professional development course. Thank you for the wonderful and inspiring course. I’m so glad I came (from Australia!)!
Thoroughly enjoyed it; learned heaps; varied participants made for lots of interesting conversation.
Thank you so much for the great course. It was wonderful.
And from visiting tutors
Thank you so much for inviting me to teach over the past few days. It is such a delight to see how your studio is flourishing and that you are attracting trainees like bees to a honey pot!! Your guidance for your trainees is clear and concise. They are lucky to have you.
Sue Bird
Congratulations on your wonderful course and the supportive community you have created.
Caroline Fraser
Thank you Jenny, for an absolutely fabulous course and warm hospitality! Hope to return again!
I didn’t expect it to be so interesting, meaningful, eye-opening, useful! Inspirational – I have learned a lot!
What a fantastic couple of days I had on your course, the best yet. I thought the enthusiasm was riding high amongst everyone and what a treat to see Caroline Fraser in action. I tried out some of her suggestions today and what a difference! I could play my octaves with so much more ease. Thoroughly inspiring teaching from both of you.
Fabulous. Caroline was truly inspirational. We were so privileged to have you and these first class pianists and trainers tutoring us.
After years of reading your website, it was so good to have the opportunity to visit your studio and observe your teaching closely. It was a great idea to put yoga for musicians into this professional development course. Thank you for the wonderful and inspiring course. I’m so glad I came (from Australia!)!
Thoroughly enjoyed it; learned heaps; varied participants made for lots of interesting conversation.
Thank you so much for the great course. It was wonderful.
And from visiting tutors
Thank you so much for inviting me to teach over the past few days. It is such a delight to see how your studio is flourishing and that you are attracting trainees like bees to a honey pot!! Your guidance for your trainees is clear and concise. They are lucky to have you.
Sue Bird
Congratulations on your wonderful course and the supportive community you have created.
Caroline Fraser
Comments from trainees on the January 2014 course
I needed this course half a century ago, and am happy to have been part of this excellent, challenging week. I learnt a huge amount from presentations, observation and participation. The course introduced new teaching techniques and reinforced familiar ideas (teaching backwards, one point lessons, mosaic). The schedule was full and focused.
I thought of you EVERYDAY this week especially when I was teaching. Yes, in almost every lesson!! And amazed by all the pupils who responded immediately with beautiful bunch of bananas with delicious tone for leading to musical phrases. Bliss!! I had so many wonderful surprises. It's all down to you and your wonderful teaching. I'm SO grateful to you, Jenny. THANK YOU!!
Thanks for another truly inspiring course. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I feel very privileged to have you as my mentor and thank you for sharing all you do.
The whole week has been illuminating. I've collected so many ideas which I can work with straight away. I feel as if I've been watching the Rolls Royce of piano teaching and learning and am left wondering if there is a place for the VW Polo and where I fit! Thank you for an unforgettable week, Jenny.
Eye opening!
Loved the masterclass. Guided teaching session helpful. Loved the Monday evening.
Thank you for the fabulous course.
And from visiting tutors
It was SUCH a pleasure being there and thank you for making me so welcome. Loved it all. Such lovely and interesting people and dedicated teachers.
Beate Toyka
Thank you for making me so welcome. I really enjoyed meeting you and your students, and found the whole experience very positive. Everyone performed with such a good sense of style and touch!
Jane Chapman
Comments from trainees on the September 2013 course
Jenny’s a wonderful teacher and pianist.
The course was wonderful, perfect, well balanced in all areas, good value – thank you very much!
The course exceeded expectations – it was fantastic! I learned a huge amount, in particular HOW to teach, which most pedagogy courses don’t seem to tackle. The quality and delivery of the course was so good it was worth every penny.
It was MARVELLOUS!
I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed the course last week. Not only was the course very inspiring, I felt a warmth from everybody, and part of something very special. Even though I am not teaching Suzuki at the moment, yesterday I was able to apply the enthusiasm, positive attitude and step-by-step approach that you encourage. As a result my pupils all left their lessons with smiles on their faces, were really engaged in their lessons, and eight hours of teaching felt like one! Normally I end a long session exhausted! So I thank you sincerely.
Jenny is a fantastic teacher and a brilliant musician, not to mention a delightful person and a real pleasure to know – we can all learn a lot just by watching her work.
So positive, so motivatory, loads of ideas and inspiration, brilliantly organised and structured.
I particularly enjoyed your practising talk (it makes so much sense) and the session about early lessons. Very helpful. Enjoyed every minute.
Thank you very much for the useful, informative and friendly sessions on Sunday.
Everyone worked well as an excellent team. The social at the end was a bonus.
And from a visiting tutor
What a delight it was – you created such a positive framework, everything so well organised, and with the right atmosphere.
I loved every minute of it.
Heli Ignatius-Fleet
Jenny’s a wonderful teacher and pianist.
The course was wonderful, perfect, well balanced in all areas, good value – thank you very much!
The course exceeded expectations – it was fantastic! I learned a huge amount, in particular HOW to teach, which most pedagogy courses don’t seem to tackle. The quality and delivery of the course was so good it was worth every penny.
It was MARVELLOUS!
I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed the course last week. Not only was the course very inspiring, I felt a warmth from everybody, and part of something very special. Even though I am not teaching Suzuki at the moment, yesterday I was able to apply the enthusiasm, positive attitude and step-by-step approach that you encourage. As a result my pupils all left their lessons with smiles on their faces, were really engaged in their lessons, and eight hours of teaching felt like one! Normally I end a long session exhausted! So I thank you sincerely.
Jenny is a fantastic teacher and a brilliant musician, not to mention a delightful person and a real pleasure to know – we can all learn a lot just by watching her work.
So positive, so motivatory, loads of ideas and inspiration, brilliantly organised and structured.
I particularly enjoyed your practising talk (it makes so much sense) and the session about early lessons. Very helpful. Enjoyed every minute.
Thank you very much for the useful, informative and friendly sessions on Sunday.
Everyone worked well as an excellent team. The social at the end was a bonus.
And from a visiting tutor
What a delight it was – you created such a positive framework, everything so well organised, and with the right atmosphere.
I loved every minute of it.
Heli Ignatius-Fleet