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This violin bow hand strategy can be used whether or not your student is already note reading. I like to teach the symbols and definition of up and down bows from pretty early on. When there is a movement or action tied to a name and a picture, kids catch on surprisingly fast.
Read MoreI just had to share this awesome bow hand strategy that has worked so well for us! A while back, I came across this bow hand strategy and decided to create my own spin-off. I use candy, and a little different implementation, and am loving the results with my kiddo.
Read MoreWant to raise self motivated, passionate, intelligent prodigies? Of course you do. After all, you are at least somewhat interested in your child's musical education if you are reading a boring blog post written by a musical nerd on the-violin.com.
So confession time. I am a huge believer in independent practicing for young musicians....HUGE! Go ahead; sigh, gasp, be sick to your stomach, have your little reaction, then please hear me out.
Read MoreSpeaking of carving out time. How does a busy adult set aside enough time to keep up on their musical talents? Let's face it, it gets harder and harder to pull out the ol' violin, cello, trumpet or whatever your instrument is to practice. Anyone else feel that way? And yet as the days, weeks, months, or perhaps even years (aghhh) go by and your abilities become stiff and rusty you feel added guilt, remorse, and heartbreak about what once was. Well, I am here to tell you that it is not too late. Begin this week and pick up your instrument. Here's how I have kept up on my violin playing over the years even though my life has been crazy.
Read MoreTired of all the food blogs and DIY home improvement pins? Welcome to a place that explores a fresh topic in a down to earth way. A professional violinist, mother of five, and music teacher dives deep into the world of the violin. There's plenty of fun practicing ideas to pin, how-to videos to watch, violin reviews to study, and reasons why you will want to start playing today!
Hi I'm Steph, a mother of five crazy, smart, stubborn, talented, trouble making musicians...er I mean kids. Violin is my thing: I teach others to play, practice whenever I'm not folding laundry, squeeze in a couple of performances a year (my audience may or may not typically consist of stuffed animals and little people) and love finding creative ways to get my own kids to practice. Before the cuties came a long, I received a degree in Elementary Ed with an emphasis in music because I think kids and music go together like peanut butter and jelly!
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