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Wow, that was very interesting....I've been raised as a Suzuki student, and I really like all of what you passed on. Thanks! Hi, this is George again. While I have your attention I just wanted to add quit putting me in your nose. I have a book by William Starr, Scales Plus. Before reading this blog entry, I knew nothing about him, but now I know tons more! Our mentors from our earlier years always mean so much to us. I have a framed photo of my childhood violin teacher in a place where you can see it as you enter my home. People often ask me whether it's a photo of my father.

I'm glad that you made the point about the need for new ideas, new ways to do things, and trusting our intuition. There are important cultural difference between Japan, especially during the time that Dr. Suzuki was developing his methods, and the time and place in which we live. I've read Dr. Suzuki's book Nurtured by Love, and that really helped me understand where he was coming from.

I knew about Dr. Suzuki's revolutionary concept that all Japanese children speak Japanese, but I'm glad that you told us the story behind it.

I have read William Starr's book The Suzuki Violinist, and I found it very interesting, easy to follow, and enlightening. I'd like to read some more of his books. Can you tell us some more about them, maybe even give us some recommendations? It sounds like William Starr is very talented in the way he interacts with kids, as well as in his ability to write.

Actually, the only books I know of are those two, and I've not read "The Suzuki Violinist." I did read "To Learn With Love" and really enjoyed it! The Starrs share a lot about their experiences with their family, etc. I would definitely recommend it. Thanks, Laurie. I'll look for the book.