Suzuki Supplementary Books

Teachers return repeatedly to Joanne Martin's "I Can Read Music, Volume 1: Violin Book" and Rick Mooney's "Position Pieces for Cello" series, both popular for their clear pedagogical design and student engagement. Barbara Barber's "Solos for Young Violinists" volumes provide performance material that works in studios and competition settings alike. Carey Cheney's cello solos round out the offerings with work specifically written for the Suzuki cellist.

Helen Butterworth has published "Gems for Violin Ensembles 4" and "Gems for Violin Ensembles 5" in 2025, expanding options for group performance material.

Joanne Martin is a composer, teacher, and performer who has worked across North America and Europe as both a violist in orchestras like the Winnipeg Symphony and a chamber musician. With 76 titles in this collection, she brings deep experience as an educator. Her "I Can Read Music" series continues to be the standard tool for notation instruction across Suzuki studios.

Carey Cheney spent over 30 years performing and teaching cello to students at all levels, including 15 years in professional orchestras (Austin Symphony, Utah Symphony, others) and extensive work training Suzuki teachers since 2000. Her understanding of what cellists actually need shows in her solo writing and supplementary materials.

Barbara Barber's "Solos for Young Violinists" volumes are core purchases for violin teachers because they bridge the gap between method book work and meaningful solo repertoire. Her writing consistently serves both student motivation and festival requirements.