When parents contact me to sign their children up for violin lessons, one of the first things I explain is that their child will be starting lessons with a cardboard box violin rather than a real violin. This often comes… Read More »The Box Violin: Why It’s Important
If you are a parent of a child who has just started Suzuki lessons, you might have a lot of questions. “How long will we be working on Twinkles?” “Is my child learning faster or slower than other students?” “When… Read More »Top 5 Books To Educate and Empower Suzuki Parents
The use of shoulder rests is hotly debated among violinists. There is a small but vocal contingent of violinists who argue that shoulder rests should not be used at all, because it restricts the player’s body and the sound quality… Read More »13 Best Violin Shoulder Rests- Budget to Luxury
If you’re a parent looking for violin lessons for your kids, you may also be wondering how you can help your child get the most out of those lessons. In the past decade of my career teaching violin lessons for… Read More »Learning Violin: A Family Endeavor
There is no denying that playing the violin puts the body in an unnatural position. Even when assuming the most balanced form, the inherently lopsided stance required of the violinist can take its toll on the shoulders, neck, and back… Read More »How to Solve Shoulder Pain for Violinists
Can online violin lessons really work? I was skeptical, too. In fact, at the beginning of my teaching career, I was perplexed with the idea of online teaching. How would I be able to teach detailed concepts and techniques through… Read More »How To Make Online Violin Lessons Worthwhile
You have probably already suspected that learning the violin is different for adults versus children. Over my years of teaching students of all ages, I have become particularly attuned to the struggles encountered in adult violin lessons. Helping my adult… Read More »Adult Violin Lessons: How To Persevere Through Common Obstacles
Whether you are taking music lessons remotely or in person, there are some pieces of equipment that can help you set up for success. Some of these recommendations apply to all music students no matter their instrument. Others are more… Read More »Set Up For Successful Music Lessons