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!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were so many opportunities for online teacher training through the Suzuki Association of the Americas! I was grateful to attend Violin Unit 1, 2, and 3 in 2021 and wanted to share some of my thoughts as I reflect on the last year. Enjoy!
Read MoreIt’s time for an update to the original string player gift guide! Here’s some new ideas to help encourage the musicians and parents of musicians in your life - Enjoy!
Read MoreFind music scholarships for students in Shepherdstown, West Virginia and the surrounding areas! Different funds can be applied to lessons, new instruments, participation in groups and more. Check it out!
Read MoreLooking for a few more ways to make listening more accessible and easy for your music students and their families? Check out this post with ideas to make it more fun, easy and a resource you can share with your music studio. Happy listening!
Read MoreFind out which groups have been the most valuable to me as a music teacher and violinist! These have provided me with a sense of community and connection - Something I hope all teachers can have.
Read MoreMeasuring student progress can be tricky and controversial! Private music lessons are perfect for designing a personalized way to learn an instrument, but taking a snapshot of how we're doing can be a great way to keep students and parents involved with how lessons are going!
Read MoreStudying music is well and good, but the holidays present us the opportunity to stop and remember - We want to have good technique so we can share music with others! This is a short compilation of my top four teaching resources to use in violin and viola lessons, I hope you enjoy!
Read MoreFind music scholarships for students in Hagerstown, Maryland and the surrounding areas! Different funds can be applied to lessons, new instruments, participation in groups and more. Check it out!
Read MoreTry out this simple exercise this week in your private music studio! I’ve been doing it for over a year and it’s really helped keep me positive about my studio’s progress while improving communication with parents as well. I hope it brings the same benefits to you, too!
Read MoreCheck out this post with some ideas on what practice is, why we want to practice and some ideas to help make it fresh for young and old musicians a like!
Read MoreMusic lessons are an investment. For those of you looking for an estimated list of resources you’ll need over the course of music study, read on!
Read MoreMusic lesson costs can add up quickly, and sometimes we need a little help in affording music lessons. Read on to find some ideas to help you or your student come up with the money to make it work for your family!
Read MoreI wanted to hash out some of my thoughts regarding the rest of this year and how COVID-19 will impact my studio for the rest of this year! Read on to read my plans for my violin and viola students.
Read MoreOnline music lessons are just like traditional lessons - Different depending on your teacher! Take a look at what they look like in this studio through this post.
Read MoreSome free and fun resources for violin and viola students. Who doesn’t love a little extra Christmas in July?
Read MorePreparing to leave my private music studio for my first maternity leave took a lot of planning and looking ahead! Read on to see what I kept in mind as I got my violin and viola students ready for my leave of absence.
Read MoreTeaching online music lessons has been such an asset to my private studio for both my students and myself! Click through to learn how I implemented online lessons and the changes it brought to my studio.
Read MoreA holiday gift guide for students and their families looking for ideas to benefit their music education journey!
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