Parenting Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To!

Parenting Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To! is the title of the newest book by Phyllis Sdoia-Satz and Barry Satz.  It will debunk much of today’s ideas about how parents should behave toward their children.  The Satzes believe that the American “family” is slowly being eroded by the “new” ideas about parenting.  In today’s world, parents wonder why their children tell THEM what they want, and how soon they want it.  Phyllis and Barry Satz believe, like much of the world, that this kiind of “child-raising” is just plain foolish.  They believe that children must be held in check, they must learn respect for their elders, and despite the speed with which the world is passing, they must learn how to behave. They believe that children today are a “Me” generation,  a generation of “throw-away”, and a generation that has no respect for its elders.  That has to stop!!   Parenting Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To! is the second in the “Sucks” series.  It will be available around September 2011. Look for it in the stores.

Practicing Sucks…workshops, seminars, book signings

Barry and Phyllis Satz have been conducting workshops, seminars and book signings all over town for Practicing Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To.  We have spoken at about 15 Barnes and Nobles, 5 Borders stores and several libraries.  On January 20th, Phyllis Sdoia-Satz and Barry Satz will talk about Practicing Sucks and demonstrate how it works at Books and Books at 265  Aragon Avenue at 7 PM. On January 22, Miami Dade School Board will host a 3-hour seminar for instructors from 9 AM to 12 PM based on the information in Practicing Sucks.  But It Doesn’t Have To! at David Lawrence School, 15000 Bay Vista Blvd. N. Miami. Dade County instructors will receive educational credit for attendance. On February 1st, the city of North Miami Public Beach will host a two hour seminar at the North Miami Beach Library 1601 N.E. 164 Street in North Miami Beach. Admission is free to all events. See you there.

Next Practicing Sucks Book Signing on October 25th

The next workshop and book signing for Practicing Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have to! will be on October 25, 2009 at 3:30 PM.  It is free and open to everyone and we’d really love to see all of you there.  At the last book signing, we proved to a whole new group of people that everyone can use the “Sucks” method to learn faster, easier, with more success and lesss frustration. Address: Borders, Aventura, 19925 Biscayne Blvd.  See you there!!

Book Signings and Mini Workshops for Practicing Sucks

For Immediate Release

October 6, 2009.  Barnes and Noble, Borders hosting series of book signings and workshops for Phyllis Sdoia-Satz and Barry Satz’s newest book PRACTICING SUCKS BUT IT DOESN”T HAVE TO!

 

Several Barnes and Noble and Borders bookstores around town are celebrating the “coming out” of Practicing Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To!, the newest book  by Phyllis Sdoia-Satz and Barry Satz (Rowman and Littlefield) with book signings and half-hour workshops/demonstrations that will show how the revolutionary Practicing Sucks method works.      

• Monday,  October 12, 2009, 7 PM, Borders,  19925 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura, FL 305 935 0027 (changed to Sunday, October 25, 2009, 3 PM.)
• Thursday, October 15, 2009  4 PM, Barnes and Noble 2051 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale 954 561 3732
• Thursday, October 15, 2009, 7 PM, Barnes and Noble  12405 N. Kendall Drive, Kendall, FL 305 598 7727
• Sunday, October 25, 2009, 3 PM, Borders, Aventura  19925 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura, FL
• Wednesday,  November 11, 2009 7 PM, Barnes and Noble, Boca Raton, FL
• Sunday, November 15, 2009 3 PM Borders, Aventura 19925 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura, FL
• Sunday, December 13, 2009 3 PM Borders, Aventura  19925 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, FL

Practicing Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To! is a new system of learning which teaches students, their families and their instructors how to derive the most benefit from instruction in the least possible time. In a no-nonsense but humorous style, it  offers hundreds of ideas, tips and suggestions which enable students to learn practically anything two to four times faster, easier, with more success and less frustration.

 

During the workshop/demonstration, Mr. and Mrs. Satz will take volunteers from the audience, teach them all the white keys on a piano keyboard, and how to read music notation and within  less than  ten minutes, the volunteers will play a simple piece on the piano by notes.

 

Although originally geared for music instruction, the Practicing Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To! method works for anything requiring practice, study, repetition and memorization, and it actually cuts months, sometimes even years from the learning process. This new method of teaching/learning has engendered so much interest that the Florida Department of Education is including portions of the book in the new Sunshine States Standards. In addition, the Dade County School Board has scheduled a three hour seminar for school teachers, for which they will receive educational credit.

Friday, Sept. 25th We’re on Comcast Newsmakers

On Friday, september 25th, 2009 we will tape a spot on Comcast Newsmakers. We’ll tell you all about Practicing Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To! by Phyllis Sdoia-Satz and Barry Satz. The 5 minute spot will air 40 times during the month of October.  Look for us.

Publication date: August 28, 2009

Rowman and Littlefield has announced that they will have Practicing Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To, written by Phyllis Sdoia-Satz and Barry Satz  on the bookshelves on August 28, 2009, and have already scheduled abooksigning at Borders in South Miami right before that. What’s great about the Sdoia-Satz Method that is explained in Practicing Sucks is that it works for ANYTHING (not just music instruction) that requires practice, study and repetition. That means the golfer and tennis player  can use this method to improve their game. The gymnast can use the ideas in Practicing Sucks to improve gymnastics practice. The skater can use these methods, and someone who has homework every night can improve the efficiency and get it done in less time using the ideas in Practicing Sucks.  For information on how to order the book go to http://www.rowmaneducation.com/Catalog/SingleBook.shtml?command=Search&db=^DB/CATALOG.db&eqSKUdata=1607090074

More About Practicing Sucks

We are now heavily into revising Practicing Sucks…But It Doesn’t Have To!!! for Rowman and Littlefield. Strange, it doesn’t look anything like the original manuscript. 

Parents — did you know that if you don’t get your child’s instrument fixed, the child will be frustrated when he/she tries to practice?  And if you offer the child a “reward” of not practicing on the weekend if he/she practices well during the week, you are giving a REWARD for not practicing?  Better to suggest, ” ‘Practice early’, so that you have the rest of the day free.”  Keep an eye out here. I’ll write another couple of tips for how to practice and get the best benefit from your practice soon.

Phyllis Sdoia-Satz

PRACTICING SUCKS…But It Doesn’t Have To!!!

We just heard from Rowman and Littlefield that PRACTICING SUCKS…But It Doesn’t Have To!!! is not going to be in the stores until about March 2009.  It takes that long to do the editing and all the other things it takes to produce a book. That means we miss the winter holiday season.  That’s not good.  One could even say that IT SU…  well, you know what I mean.

To Portia

Thanks for your comment, Portia.  You didn’t mention that you’re a student who has learned piano by making use of these tips.,,,,and look at how far you’ve come.  Congratulations.

 

Phyllis Satz

Contract signed with Rowman & Littlefield for Practicing Sucks…But It Doesn’t Have To!!!

Good news.  We have just signed a contract with Rowman & Littlefield for publication of, “Practicing Sucks…But It Doesn’t Have To!!!.  Now the editing and the work REALLY begins.  We don’t have a set publication date yet, but I’m hoping it will be in time for the holidays

Phyllis Satz