Monthly Archives: July 2011

Choose the Perfect Instrument for Your Child by analysing Temperament, Physique, Intelligence, Initial Expense and Transport.

There are several instruments available for very young children.  Most little ones start on piano or violin.  However, as all children are different it might be worth considering a few things before coming to a decision.  If you check out … Continue reading

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Violin Technique – Building a Strong Foundation

Experienced teachers get better results because they pay attention to the basics in violin technique.  Developing superior ability is like building a tall skyscraper.  You have to make sure that the foundations of violin technique are laid well or by … Continue reading

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Music Helps Your Educational Life

I’ve just been thinking how music learning skills can help a child’s educational life.  Most of us nowadays have an inkling that music teaching lessons help your child with school work.  Few of us know how very much it helps. … Continue reading

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The Right Kind of Praise

Praise is a good thing, isn’t it?  We’re always told that the children should be praised.  After all, we want to improve their self-esteem.  BUT, did you know that praising your children for their intelligence can make a them anxious … Continue reading

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Basic Equipment for a Beginner Violinist

We invest a lot of money on violin music teaching lessons and it makes sense to make the most out of it.  By cooperating with the teacher and getting the right equipment for our beginner violinists, we are helping them … Continue reading

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Music isn’t a Race

Learning an instrument is not a race.  In music education, reaching higher playing standards is not about winning but about doing quality work.  These strategies help me calm the competitive element in my music studio. Parents and teachers who really … Continue reading

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Basic Violin Bowing Skills

Does your instrument have a lovely sound?  No, not without being coaxed into life by the bow.  Now, we all know that this can’t happen successfully, unless a player has studied violin bowing. When you compare the responsibilities of the … Continue reading

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