Elisabeth HopeApr 16, 20212 minTroubleshooting Your Double StopsPractice strategies for making double stops easier Through my own experience and working with my violin and viola students, I've...
Elisabeth HopeApr 15, 20212 minStrategies for practicing quick runsSlipping and sliding through those scales, arpeggios, and other quick runs? Make them easier with these #practicetips! Separate the...
Elisabeth HopeApr 15, 20213 minStrategies for Practicing Tricky, Fast SectionsHow to unravel those sections that tie your fingers in knots Here are a few ideas to get you started: Change the Rhythm: Chocolate:...
Elisabeth HopeFeb 10, 20217 minNon-musical benefits of serious music studynonmusical benefits of serious music study, as shared by music friends who went on to other careers
Elisabeth HopeSep 5, 20203 min7 Ways to Get the Most Benefit from Online LessonsYou've prepared for a productive online lesson. How can you help your student get the most benefit from their online lessons?
Elisabeth HopeSep 5, 20202 minPreparing for Productive Online LessonsOnline lessons bring a different set of challenges than those we encounter in person. A parent can help their student prepare
Elisabeth HopeAug 20, 20204 min7 Tips for Returning to Practice after a BreakBreaks happen. They can either completely derail you, or be just a blip on the radar. Here's how to re-start well.
Elisabeth HopeAug 18, 20204 minFacing Challenges and Playground LaddersIn 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...
Elisabeth HopeJun 11, 20205 minMix it Up ReviewSuzuki 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...
Elisabeth HopeMay 26, 20204 minYour Daily Dose: Beginning Sight ReadingSight reading is kind of like a multi-vitamin: most beneficial when taken daily in small amounts.