A great many blog posts and ebooks have mimicked the great book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Too many really. I’m not going to copy that other than to say that below are some habits that will make young violin students more successful and therefore happier. I began playing the violin at age…
Let’s be honest, no one likes to practice. The best violinists in the world don’t love getting into a room and working for hours on little snippets of repertoire. Unfortunately, the practice room is where we work and improve. Practicing is necessary, but if you’ve read anything else I’ve written here, you’ll see that I…
Practicing. I doubt there is a single violin student who can’t wait to lock himself in a tiny room and hash out scales for hours. Successful violinists practice for upwards of 6-8 hours per day. That’s longer than some people spend at work. Below are five practice tips to help you get more accomplished in…
