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? […]
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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 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 Tips to Help Your Students Take Charge
The 5 Methods I Use to Increase My Students’ Engagement and Accountability… Do you struggle to keep students longer than a year? Do your students show up every week without making any progress? Are you forced to teach the same lesson over and over because they can’t remember what you asked them to do in […]
How to Boost Your Practice Time Productivity
Use this simple tool to keep yourself accountable and motivated to get things done! Image Credit Sometimes I have a hard time concentrating when I practice. A really hard time. I generally have issues concentrating, and those are exacerbated when I sit down to practice violin efficiently. (It truly is a miracle I’ve made it […]
Are You Forgetting this Important Music Teaching Tool?
How to rewire your music students’ brains in ten words or less… I enjoy folding my babies’ laundry. I love the teeny socks and sleepers. I love thinking about the kissable little feet that go in those socks, and the sweet cuddles from little ones in those sleepers. This was not always the case. […]
How to Teach your Teenage Students Music Theory
Music Theory for Teens that isn’t “cutesy” I don’t know about you, but I struggle to teach music theory. I often feel as if I don’t have the time in lessons, and the things I do teach quickly fall on deaf ears. In addition, I hesitate to buy expensive music theory books, or ask my […]
How I’m Keeping My Students Motivated this Summer
Who’s ready for the SUMMER THEORY CHALLENGE?? I don’t know about you, but I really struggle to keep my students’ interest in the summer time. They show up to lesson with their hair wet, faces flushed, straight from swimming lessons, and they are eager for the lesson to end so they can go play with […]