How You Look is More Important than What You Say Have you ever played the violin for someone really tough? Someone really scary? As you fumbled through your piece, did you look up to see the scowl of this intimidating person? How did it make you feel? Did your performance improve as you watched this reaction? […]
5 Back-to-School Resources for Violin Teachers
You may have noticed my absence the past two weeks. I have been soaking up the sun on the beautiful Oregon coast with my family, and it was glorious. We had such an amazing time. It was so nice to de-stress and just have fun with everyone. Well, now I’m back and it is time to […]
5 Things I’m Loving This Week–July 31, 2015
This week has been a little rough, I’m not going to lie. I’ve been feeling sick and tired and grumpy. It has been more difficult to be the energetic and plucky violin teacher I want to be. I’ve canceled some lessons because I’ve just been feeling gross. It’s time to reset. I’ve been going to […]
21 Ways to Find Violin Students
How to Fill Your Studio and Pay Your Bills! When I first started my violin studio after my Bachelor’s Degree, I struggled to find new students. I think I had only three for about 6 months! My husband and I worked at Subway, and lived off of our one free sandwich a day. I had nightmares […]
5 Things I am Loving This Week– July 24, 2015
Today is Pioneer Day here in Utah. It is a big deal because we love our pioneer heritage! My Great-Great-Great-Grandmother lived in India, married a British soldier, and eventually made her way to the great American West. I am intensely proud of her bravery and fortitude as she pressed on across the plains, despite the […]
Are You Using this Free Music Teaching Business Tool?
How to Use Evernote to Streamline your Music Teaching Business and Become Hyper-Productive… It seems like everyone is using Evernote, but what’s the big deal? Why are there so many blog posts and podcasts about a simple note-taking app? I’ve been a long time Evernote user, but only recently have I really explored its true […]
5 Things I’m Loving This Week–July 17, 2015
Hello my lovelies! It is a beautiful day here in Utah. The sun is shining, and the birds are singing. I am looking forward to a day of teaching my cute students, lovin’ my sweet kiddos, and hanging out at home. So let’s get to it. Here are the five things I’m loving this week. […]
5 Great Books for Music Students
One way to increase engagement and motivation in your studio is to connect your music students with a good book. A good book can transport us to another place and time, engage our minds, and fill our hearts. If you are looking for captivating books for music students, look no further! I have always loved […]
5 Things I’m Loving This Week–July 10, 2015
I hope you had an awesome Fourth of July! We had a lovely day, we skipped the parades because Bruce worked the night before and I’m a vampire. (I hate the sun and the heat. That’s why my skin is translucent.) We did have a nice BBQ with Bruce’s family, and we can see the […]
How to Clean Makeup Off Your Chin Rest
And Keep It Clean! I don’t know about you, but I hate having a dirty chin rest. I get makeup all over my chin rest, and it looks terrible. I am never 100% sure how to clean my violin, so I decided to call Peter Prier Violins in Salt Lake City, to ask how we should be […]