I play a lot of golf, and in many ways, learning golf and learning violin are very similar. Both golf and violin have feel players…
Choosing the right violin teacher can seem more difficult than learning the darn instrument sometimes, but I assure you it’s not. Let’s explore what sets…
We live in a different world now. Human contact, especially in a hands-on environment, can be deadly these days. With proper precautions (wear your mask…
It’s one thing to learn how to play the violin. You go to lessons then go home and practice. Unfortunately, some teachers don’t teach how…
Sight-reading is arguably the worst part of every audition whether as a student or a professional. For many people, sight-reading comes easily. For others (like…
Buying a violin is a big deal. Even if you are buying a spare (like I just did), you need to shop around and not…
I know, it’s almost February. New years resolutions should have been made a month ago. Fear not, intrepid reader, you can still organize your goals…
We’ve all seen the ads and “sponsored” content on the interwebs: I only ate kale and anchovies for a month and look at the difference! …
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…
Surely one can’t actually learn music without practicing it on the instrument in a practice room. Well, that is only partly true. Yes, you have…
No matter what method is being taught to a child, the parents still play a key role in that child’s success. As a teacher, I…
As a violin student goes from cute-for-playing-for-neighbors-and-relatives to serious advanced student, the music he or she needs increases. Below, I give you the five absolutely…
