Attached is a scale exercise practice routine for the A Major Scale that is useful for tackling a myriad of techniques. AMajorScaleExcerices
Category: Teaching
Weekly private lessons are offered year round to students of all abilities and ages ranging from 4-99+. Parents of young students are encouraged to attend lessons. Monthly Group classes and seasonal student recitals are offered. All students and families are encouraged to attend group class and recitals. Group class and recitals are included in the
When students are sick or when a sport game or divine afternoon appears and calls for something else, I tend to be quite understanding and do my best to reschedule. Honestly there are times I’m not feeling so great or the light is so magnificent and I’d rather not teach, so I get it.
Below is a simple composition based off Twinkle for used in a mixed level class to teach ensemble playing. Part one could be played by a student with just a week or two of lessons, part 2 by a student with Twinkle experience, and the 3rd by a student who is reading music and has
Renting a violin Generally if a child can reach arm straight under instrument around the neck of the violin so fingers curve around, you have the right size. When in doubt go for the smaller size. Below is a size chart. I recommend Vermont Violins in Burlington for rentals
Think about it. “Happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.” – Wikipedia.org Respect other ideas. “People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” ― Dalai Lama “Get enough sleep.”
Most North Americans prefer about 18 inches of space around our physical person when we communicate with others. Use of ALL CAPS suggests anger. Take time each day to be aware of your opinions and feelings so you can adequately convey them to others. Consciously look into one of the listener’s eyes and then move
Emily Sunderman 