From Battles to Breakthroughs: The Joy of Daily Practice
Sunday, 28 September 2025 at 7:30pm (UK time)
🎶From Battles to Breakthroughs: The Joy of Daily Practice 🎶
Cultivating attention, quality, and growth in every step of the journey
Daily practice can sometimes feel like a struggle — but it also holds the key to long-term joy and growth. In this conversation, we explored how to shift the focus from conflict to connection, creating an environment where learning truly blooms.
We were joined by two inspiring Suzuki educators, Michelle Post (Switzerland, piano) and Christophe Bossuat (France, violin), who shared their wisdom, stories, and practical advice with parents and teachers from around the world.
🌟 Highlights from the session
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Quality over quantity — short, regular practice sessions bring more joy and focus than long, draining ones.
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Parents as partners — encouragement, patience, and calmness matter as much as technical skill.
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The voice of teens — Michele’s son reminded us that knowing when to stop (and when to praise) makes all the difference.
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Mistakes as opportunities — Christophe encouraged us to guide children through questions, not corrections.
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Balance matters — joy in practice grows when families protect time and space, even if it means doing less.
This event was part of the Empowering Parents series: a space for Suzuki families to reflect, connect, and grow together.
Speakers Bios
Christophe Bossuat – Suzuki Violin Teacher Trainer
Christophe Bossuat is a renowned violin teacher and teacher trainer from France, who studied directly under Dr. Suzuki in Japan from 1976–78. A pioneer of the Suzuki Method in Europe, he co-founded the French Suzuki Association and the Suzuki School of Lyon, and has expanded teacher training across Spain, Italy, Turkey, and South Africa.
Christophe served on the European Suzuki Association board for over 30 years and remains a member of the International Suzuki Association board. He has been central in revising the Suzuki violin repertoire and continues to teach, train, and inspire teachers and families worldwide.
Michelle Post – Suzuki Piano Teacher Trainer
Michelle Post is a New Zealand-born pianist, Suzuki Piano Teacher Trainer, and Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) specialist, now based in Zürich, Switzerland. She began her musical journey as a Suzuki child and went on to study piano performance in Auckland, Seattle, and Cologne.
As a performer and chamber musician, Michelle has won numerous awards, but her true passion lies in teaching. She runs The Piano Box studio in Zürich, chairs the ESA Piano Committee, and trains teachers across Europe and the Americas. Michelle is known for her joyful approach, combining warmth, rigor, and deep commitment to Suzuki pedagogy.
Guillem Calvo - Suzuki Violin Teacher and Trainer
Guillem’s journey as a Suzuki violin teacher has been inspired by his own experiences as a young Suzuki student, developing into a passion for music education. His teaching spans workshops and group lessons across the UK, Europe, and Central Asia, as well as online, with a focus on creating supportive, engaging environments for his students and their parents. Guillem is also a co-founder of Insight Suzuki, an initiative aimed at bringing Suzuki teachers and parents together for training and community. His teaching is rooted in fostering both musical skills and personal development, emphasizing the transformative power of consistent practice and mindful listening.
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