In the previous part of this blog series on teacher-made solutions to common string student obstacles, there were four books featured that are very useful for helping students feel motivated to practice well. In this part, two different kinds of books…
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String Teachers: Students Need a Breakthrough? Part 4: Breaking Through Physical and Mental Barriers
Thursday, September 28, 2017
String Teachers: Students Need A Breakthrough? Part 3: Books for Practice and Motivation
Monday, September 25, 2017As was mentioned in the first two parts of this series (featuring accessories for common left and right-hand problems), each student is different with different strengths and weaknesses, different commitment levels, and different motivations. For those…
String Teachers: Students Need a Breakthrough? Part 2: Right Hand Accessories
Monday, September 18, 2017As was mentioned in Part 1 (featuring accessories for common left-hand problems) of this series, each student is different with different strengths and weaknesses, different commitment levels, and different motivations. For those students that need some…
String Teachers: Students Need A Breakthrough? Part 1: Left Hand Accessories
Monday, September 11, 2017It’s time for a new school year, an opportunity for a fresh start in your studio. A new crop of students is arriving, and many of your students are returning. And each student is different, with different strengths and weaknesses, different commitment…
The Magic of E-Strings!
Monday, July 10, 2017Of the four strings on the violin, the E-string is unique. With the exception of baroque violin E-strings, which are generally made from plain gut, the violin E-string is made from steel, offering very different characteristics than the other three…