Hey everybody, I’ve been experimenting with replacing my weekly round-up of violin teaching resources with another post, but you know, I missed it. So we’re back! I hope that’s cool. Let me know in the comments if you prefer two straight-up blog posts each week. I want to bring you guys the best of what’s […]
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One Super Easy Way to Become a Better Violin Teacher
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Seven Things I’m Loving This Week– July 3, 2015 Edition
An Overload of Amazing Stuff I know, I know! I’m sorry, it is supposed to be just five, but I couldn’t narrow it down. I’m weak. There is just so much good stuff out there that I am dying to share with you. So here it goes, SEVEN amazing things that I am crazy about […]
5 Things I’m Loving This Week–June 26, 2015
The Things that are Inspiring and Motivating Me on my Plucky Journey This week has been a little rough, Milo has been waking up early and fighting naps and bedtime, so I haven’t gotten as much time to myself. I’ve had to work extra hard to stay motivated and excited. Looking back, I think my […]