January 24, 2017

Parents and Violin Lessons – How to Help

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 teach Suzuki method with my youngest and beginning students.  I stress the parents’ role from the beginning.  One or both parents must be involved in a child’s musical development from…

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violinguy

August 18, 2016

Back to School Violin Supply List

It’s time for the kids to go back to school which means it’s time for violin lessons to get started again.  Every violin student needs certain supplies for his or her lessons.  Read on for the best back to school violin supplies updated for 2016. Instruments Every violin student needs a violin and bow.  Duh. …

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violinguy

June 27, 2016

The Care and Feeding of your Violin Teacher

Choosing a violin teacher is an important process in finding the perfect match for your abilities.  A good teacher will work with what you have, not engage in a futile attempt to get you to do something uncomfortable.  A good teacher will be patient most of the time, but tough when called for.  Finally, a…

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violinguy