Hello! I’m Susan Stephenson and welcome to “Your Musical Baby”. I’m glad you found my little corner of the musical world where your family and I can explore music and life together.
I am the founder of the “Beautiful Heart Musical Journey:Babies & Beyond” studio where I teach Suzuki violin and Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) Baby Classes. I love playing and teaching violin, making music, and especially working with babies and their parents.
I began my musical journey when I was nine years old. I continued to study violin throughout university and earned Bachelor and Master of Violin Performance degrees.
Then, the magical day I watched a colleague teach a violin lesson to a five year old, my musical world changed forever. Soon after that, I began my Suzuki Violin and Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) Teacher Training.
I learned it was possible to teach fine character, life skills, high ability, and help families develop deeper relationships through learning music together.
Since then, I have spent my career working with children and never tire of watching how they learn and what they are capable of doing. I understand Dr. Suzuki’s “Mother-Tongue Theory” of education and how research has proven it.
But, I am still SO fascinated when I see children learn to do a musical activity that seems far above what we, as adults. expect from them.
My own children began in Baby Class and learned to play violin with me. I loved seeing them learn and grow. I would love to see your child and you learn and grow together as you make music a part of your family’s life.
I don’t promise that your musical journey will always be easy. However, I do promise you it will be an adventure. Begin your family’s “Beautiful Heart Musical Journey”s today!
On the “Beautiful Heart Musical Journey” with you,
Susan
