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Practice strategies for making double stops easier Through my own experience and working with my violin and viola students, I've...

Slipping and sliding through those scales, arpeggios, and other quick runs? Make them easier with these #practicetips! Separate the...

How to unravel those sections that tie your fingers in knots Here are a few ideas to get you started: Change the Rhythm: Chocolate:...

nonmusical benefits of serious music study, as shared by music friends who went on to other careers

You've prepared for a productive online lesson. How can you help your student get the most benefit from their online lessons?

Online lessons bring a different set of challenges than those we encounter in person. A parent can help their student prepare

Breaks happen. They can either completely derail you, or be just a blip on the radar. Here's how to re-start well.

In lieu of a birthday party for my oldest daughter during the pandemic of Summer 2020, my family went camping at a state park. While we...

Learning new things isn’t easy. It takes time, dedication, focus, and investment. As we develop a new skill, we build our confidence.

It is intriguing to watch my now four-year-old boy play, experiencing trial and error. Learning to play an instrument shares similarities

Suzuki kids and parents know they’re supposed to review, but how do we make this a reality day-in and day-out? How do we keep the pieces...

Sight reading is kind of like a multi-vitamin: most beneficial when taken daily in small amounts.

Materials commonly needed by students in the Hope Violin Studio

Some books that have brought my Suzuki parenting and teaching to the next level

I realized that the class’s effect on Lydia was closely matched by the influence that it was having on my parenting and teaching skills.

Time management and effective practice strategies

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