Ever had those moments when you grab your fiddle (or dive into your favourite activity) and feel like you’re hitting a wall? I’ve been there, and lately, quite a few […]
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As musicians, we often find ourselves caught between the exhilarating rush of speed and the serene precision of a slower tempo. Delve into the art of finding balance, honing our skills, and embracing the unique charms of both fast and slow practice.
If you have come to my classes or been around for a while, you already know that I love my metronome! What you might not know are the many reasons […]
I started playing the violin when I was 6 years old and used the Suzuki books throughout my initial years. During the first year of lessons we learned music by […]
So I finished up my residency last Friday. The past two weeks were long, hard, wet, cold, and very productive! I wrote 30 new fiddle tunes and put together 15 […]
Did you know that there are several stages to learning something new? This can be with driving a car, starting a new job, or learning an instrument. The process of […]
I think that all of us feel stuck at times. You’ve been working on a piece, and it just doesn’t seem to be getting better even though you have been […]
So often people wonder why they are not progressing. I have been thinking about what it is that leads to success, and here are three key items: Patience – I […]
I can’t tell you how many of my students through the years have come to me to ask if their progress is “normal”. “How far along should I be by […]
Have you ever taken our your violin (or other instrument), started practicing, and realized that you just really aren’t feeling it? I had that feeling just the other day getting […]