In Memoriam of Susan Paradis
Hi, I’m Liz, Susan’s youngest daughter, and I am updating this blog with some sad news.
My mother, Susan Paradis, creator of Susan Paradis Piano Resources, passed away this month peacefully in her home after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Our family is in grief while we deal with the loss of our loving mother/wife/Oma. We will miss her warmth, sense of humor, cleverness, and her unwavering support of our dreams. As a mother, she was more than anyone could hope for and I was undoubtedly blessed to have her in my life.
As she bravely fought her illness through many rounds of chemotherapy and clinical trials, she found solace in writing her blog and creating new products for her online store.
As Susan’s daughter, I am well aware of my mother’s fan base and I want to personally thank everyone for the loyal support shared over the past 18 years. I am proud to announce that this website will go on, continuing my mother’s legacy under my care at her request. This is a new chapter for my life as I step into my mother’s shoes, creating even more new products that I can’t wait to share with you. More on this subject in the next blog post!
Again, I want to thank all of you who have supported this website throughout the years. My mother took so much pride in Susan Paradis Piano Resources and my goal is to maintain the quality of her work.
To learn more about Susan, please read her obituary lovingly written by her family here and consider donating to the Susan Paradis Music Camp Scholarship in her honor here.
“The strife is o’re, the battle done, The victory of life is won; The song of triumph has begun. Allelluia!”
I am so sorry to hear about your moms passing:( I have followed her work for years and have so appreciated her creative games and teaching aids. I will treasure them even more.
Liz, my heart sank when I read your message of your Mom’s passing. Your family’s In Memoriam honoured her so beautifully and spoke volumes of her love for you and your family and you for her. Even though I did not meet your Mom in person, whenever I had sent her an email, her response was always quick and had such a personal tone that I felt I had known her. Her resources are so creative, colourful and well used within countless studios around the world and valued by students and teachers alike. My teaching has been so impacted by your Mom in countless ways. How special it is that she would want you to carry on her legacy. My hope is that you will feel the love and support for your family and receive a measure of comfort from all of us even through this great loss of Susan to your family and the musical community.
Oh I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was the first person I began following and started incorporating her games into my lessons many many years ago. Some of her games are still my favorites to use. I’m thrilled that you will continue her legacy.
So sorry to hear this. Her teaching materials remain among my perennial favorites!
Oh I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. As a young piano teacher, she was the first person I began following and started incorporating her games into my lessons many many years ago. Some of her games are still my favorites to use. I’m thrilled that you will continue her legacy.
She is a part of my daily teachings! She’s had such influence in how I teach and materials I use.
I’m so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family!
I am so very sorry to hear of your mothers passing! She was a warm person, I never met her, but her materials and care of young pianists was very evident. I use many of her games in my lessons, the art is well done and cheerful and classic, and her creativity was wonderful. I am glad to hear you have taken her place, although she will be missed!
So very, very sorry. Your mom was wonderful! I and my students have enjoyed and learned much from her colorful, fun materials. So grateful that you plan to continue her store. Praying for comfort and strength for your family.
I am so sad to hear. Susan had a huge influence on me. She was one of my inspirations when I started blogging. I was lucky enough to meet her in person years ago at a music conference.
She fought a good fight and will be missed greatly. Her legacy will live on. Rest in peace Susan! ❤️
I am so sad to hear of your mom’s passing . Susan’s materials sustained me as a beginning piano teacher and kept the fun and creativity alive in my lessons. I will forever be grateful for her sharing her talents with all of us. So thankful that you’re continuing with the website. Prayers for your family
I am so sad for your loss. She will be greatly missed, even by newcomers to her website like myself. May God comfort you all as you adjust to this reality. I especially appreciate her Can- Can trio. It sounds impressive but is simple enough for younger students to play and they love it. Her popcorn snowmen were so cute and I could continue with accolades for her amazing resources. I am thankful to know you will be carrying it on.
My sincere condolences to you Liz, and to your family. Your mother was so talented both musically and intuitively. I am very sorry to hear of her passing. Thank you for continuing her work and dreams.
I am sorry about your loss. I have been using and following Susan since her beginnings and have enjoyed the vast amount of materials she shared in my studio. I use the seasonal games, Sunny Solos, Beginning Bundle with new beginners and all the fun seasonal songs she created. Even though I didn’t personally know her I felt like a kindred piano teacher because everything she created resonated with my way of teaching. I’m forever indebted to her many creative teaching resources.
Thank you so much. Truly kind words!
I am so sad to hear this! I was just typing up a blog post mentioning how much her resources have meant to my studio over the years. Prayers for your family during this time.
That’s really sweet, thank you! We miss her desperately, but I’m joyful to keep her legacy alive!
I’m deeply saddened to hear of your Mother’s passing. As an MTNA member, I have available to me a huge number of resources to run and support my studio. Your Mother’s educational materials are the single most important resource in my toolbox. I use her ACE worksheets daily. I would not be the teacher I am today without her and her experience. I am delighted you are continuing her blog and legacy. My deepest condolences.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It’s very comforting to me! I’m honored to keep this website going.
I see her name on the materials I use at every lesson. I especially love her materials for beginners, her commitment to using 3 ring binders (life changing for the better) and her annual calendars placed on the binder covers. Please consider continuing these!! I pray all of our comments are encouraging to you!
Definitely! I plan to continue all of it and I also welcome all the feedback! <3 <3