Through my blog I try to share resources for other students, parents and teachers! Some weeks you’ll find write ups on workshops I’ve attended, sample lesson plans and more.
Regardless of the topic, my goal is to help others in their pursuits of teaching and learning violin, viola and music!
Today’s post “Understanding Wrist and Hand Pain” comes to us from chiropractor Dr. Alex Green! The first in a three part series, read through this post to learn more about the anatomy of your body so you can start the process of taking care of your body.
Read MoreWhere to get an instrument is one of the decisions you’ll need to make as you start lessons, so I made this post to help you know what is most important for your situation! I hope this informs you make the best choice for your studies. Enjoy!
Read MoreToday I wanted to share some notes from a workshop for musicians on injury prevention! With a particular focus on neck and back, I hope you find this helps other musicians start thinking carefully about body’s health so they can continue to make music for years to come!
Read MoreSummer is in full swing for all students in my studio now - And with that comes more fun, more demands on our time, situations where we have to leave our instruments behind and generally unset schedules. What’s a music student to do? Click through for four of my tips to keep working towards our musical goals and a free practice tool!
Read MoreThings have been quiet around here due to all the prep going into our annual studio recital! Held on June 1, 2019, 38 violin and viola students performed solos and in a group to celebrate the hard work of the past year. Click through to hear more about the preparation and day of our music recital!
Read MorePlaying music in a group has many benefits, particularly for students who are learning their instruments primarily through private lessons. Click through to learn more about what I think all musicians can gain from playing music with others.
Read MoreTo prepare for our annual recital, I am challenging all students to practice 100 days in a row from February 21st to June 1st. Last year we did a shorter challenge of 50 days and I can’t wait to see students rise to the occasion for this updated goal!
Read MoreCommunity. Compassion. Curiosity. Inner Harmony. Adventure.
These are five words I’ve stumbled across in looking into 2019. Join me as I unpack these five words and openly brainstorm how I’m seeing them in relation to my studio.
Some reflections on a full year. Click through to be reminded of all the things 2018 brought us!
Read MoreMy name is Renee Shaw Nutwell and I am a violin and viola instructor based out of my hometown of Hagerstown, MD. Click through to learn more about my studios in Hagerstown and Shepherdstown, WV and connect with me!
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