From Battles to Breakthroughs: The Joy of Daily Practice
Sunday, 28 September 2025 at 7:30pm (UK time)
Reserve Your Spot🎶From Battles to Breakthroughs: The Joy of Daily Practice 🎶
Cultivating attention, quality, and growth in every step of the journey
Coming back from the holidays can sometimes be an opportunity to start things afresh; let's see how we can do that together!
Daily practice can sometimes feel like a struggle, but it also holds the key to long-term joy and growth. In this conversation, we’ll explore how to shift the focus from conflict to connection—creating an environment where learning truly blooms.
Together, we’ll explore:
🎵 the power of attention and quality practice,
🌱 how taking breaks can double the effects of practice,
🏡 Create rhythms and rituals that feel good for your family,
🤝 Stay connected to your child—an opportunity to see practice with new eyes.
We are incredibly fortunate to welcome Michelle Post and Christophe Bossuat, who will share their wisdom and practical advice on how families and teachers can return to term-time practice with fresh inspiration and grounded solutions.
This event is part of the Empowering Parents series: a space for Suzuki families to reflect, connect, and grow together.
📅 Date: Sunday, 28 September
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM (UK time)
📍 Where: Online via Zoom
💷 Contribution: £5 (admin fees) or
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🧡 All parents and caregivers of Suzuki students are welcome—come as you are, and leave with insight, encouragement, and a renewed sense of connection.
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.
What We’ll Explore in this Session
🎵 How to shift from conflict to connection during daily practice at home
🧠 Building attention and quality into every practice session — creating a space where learning blooms
📚 Balancing patience and consistency in the “long game” of Suzuki learning
🌱 Why there are no shortcuts and how small, mindful steps lead to lasting growth
🎹 Insights for all instruments: piano, violin, cello, and more, across ages and levels
💬 Practical advice, stories, and reflections from two internationally recognized Suzuki educators
Who is it for?
Parents & Teachers: Whether you’re just starting or looking for fresh inspiration, this talk will help you bring focus, joy, and growth into every practice session.
Reserve Your Spot
Spaces are limited for this interactive Zoom session, so please register early! Share this with families and teachers who might benefit.
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