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!
Things have been a little quiet on the blog during fall of 2019, and it’s time I shared why! Click through to learn more about how the personal life of a private teacher can force them to buckle down, focus on the lessons and some coming changes to my studio.
Read MoreWhile most agree attending concerts with young musicians can be inspiring and valuable as they develop, it can be an intimidating task. Will they behave? How can I help them get the most out of it? What is a realistic expectation? Based on my years of working with children of all ages, I’ve compiled some tips and tricks to help children engage with music and help parents find ways to expose their children.
Read MoreThis week’s post addresses the importance of rest for the private music teacher who loves their job and often forgets to take the time for other areas of their lives. A topic that has been very personal and current in my own life, I hope you find some thought provoking ideas for yourself and some comfort in knowing we aren’t alone in craving rest.
Read MoreThis post is our final post in a three part series from chiropractor Dr. Alex Green from NOVA Headache! Click through for some exercises to help prevent injuries common to musicians.
Read MorePart two of our three part series continues with exercises designed to help the wrist and had balance out the strain musicians put on our body parts. Click through to read more!
Read MoreToday’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 MoreMusic lessons take effort from the students and their teachers, yes. But this article is specifically for the parents and guardians taking a young musician under their wing with direct and practical tips to help their child succeed! Enjoy!
Read MoreThe end of summer is closing in! Today I wanted to share a sneak peek at the form I use with my private studio to anticipate the normal schedule and life changes students may go through in a year. You’ll also find a template you can download and use for your own studio! Enjoy.
Read MoreAttending a live performance with my studio has become a favorite highlight for me during the school year! I love exposing my students to professional musicians and supporting our local ensembles. Today I show my process for making this happen in my studio in five easy steps and provide you with a check list and guide for other teachers to make this happen in their studios, too!
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 MoreToday I wanted to share the ways I use the internet to share information with my students and studio parents, connect with other teachers and more! Embracing aspects of technology has been such a help in maintaining my studio, I hope this helps you find any information you may need.
Read MoreToday I wanted to share the lesson plan I used with this summer’s Junior Strings camp to get these students experience with the pentatonic scale and composing their own music! Click through learn more.
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 MoreThe summer slump happens to us all - Including the private music studio business. In this post I go over some of the projects and tasks I use to keep my studio going during this slow season.
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 MorePlanning a wedding can take months of coordination and working on the music can make you feel overwhelmed! As a recent bride and professional musician, I recently put together this guide for new brides as they work on planning their own perfect wedding ceremony soundtrack!
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.
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