Why do we practice scales? Have you ever given more than a moment’s thought to this? Sure, we practice scales to learn fingering, some rhythms, and to practice shifting. But there must be more to it, or the most elite … Read More
It always happens. Just when you think you’ve given your class enough time to tune, a student comes up to you with a loose string, or a fine tuner that is too low, or a broken string… and there … Read More
As I posted at the beginning of the year, one of my New Year’s Resolutions was to work on honing my classroom management skills. String students are generally great students and tend to do whatever you ask them to, but … Read More
It’s a fresh new year and I am so excited to be back at school! The holidays actually dragged on for me this year, not only because it was an unusual -20C out almost every day so we were stuck … Read More
We’ve all done it. And done it repeatedly. Out of the blue, we hit that nasty spot on the E-string that gives that mysterious high-pitched screech, also known as the ‘squeaky E-string’ or the ‘whistling E-string’. It happens just … Read More
Christmas Carols for Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass Finally, the Winter Concert is done! Â Now, what are you going to do with your string students for the last few classes??? Â What I do is send my students off with … Read More
There has been so much going on. This poor blogger has so much to share with you, but barely enough time to blog! Part of the reason perhaps, is that as a violinist, I am too perfectionist about it. I … Read More
Want to escape from an Escape Room? Better take a music student with you! Last week, we took the members of our Music Council for a team-building activity at the Escape Station, a local escape room venue. Little did … Read More
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