Learning How to Play as an Individual
My dear readers, Today’s article is not going to be about wedding music, music lessons, or Maestro Musicians in the news. Rather, I simply wish to speak to you from the heart about my experience as a...
View ArticlePlaying the Violin Like a Singer
I was reading the blog of Pittsburgh-based violinist Roy Sonne and came across a fantastic article called “How can I play like a singer?” Those of you who have listened to our podcast interview of...
View ArticleThe Value of Music Education
In June, 2014, a Harvard University/Boston Children’s Hospital study was published in plos.org stipulating that children who have had regular musical training are at an advantage in a wide variety of...
View ArticleThe Teacher-Student Relationship
Today, we share a post from guest-blogger, Alexandra Berube, founder of Boston Tutoring Services, LLC. Ms. Berube is a trained teacher with an M.Ed. from Lesley University. She believes that having a...
View ArticleThe First Violin Lesson
What Parents and Students Should Know Seasoned and successful teachers and performers of the violin know that one of the most important necessities of decent playing is good posture. I personally...
View ArticleUniting Mind, Body, and Spirit with Music
As a concert violinist and violin teacher, to me, one of the most fascinating elements of the musical experience is the unification of mind, body, and spirit, that results from learning and performing...
View ArticleMusic Lessons Instill Self Actualization
Dear music teachers, performers, students of music, and parents, Today I approach you with a principle that is often so overlooked in our music lessons and practice sessions that it is akin to...
View ArticleMusic as Self-Expression
One of the things that fascinates me the most about music is its ability to serve as a conduit for self-expression. To some, this realization is as obvious as apple pie. Yet, we often forget that we...
View ArticleLearn About the Violin?
Are you considering Violin Lessons in the Boston area? The violin is an instrument that is versatile, complex, and magical. This bowed stringed- instrument has been around since ancient times, but...
View ArticleWhen to Start Violin Lessons
Approximately two days ago, an old friend of mine reconnected with me, asking if I thought that her five year old girl might be ready for the violin. After giving her my advice, it occurred to me that...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Best Violin Shoulder Rest
Today, we delve dangerously close to a hot topic in the violin world – it involves the violin shoulder rest. Rather than commenting on the pros and cons of this unwinnable battle (see the 101 comments...
View ArticleHow to Practice the Violin and the Creative Process
Are you a beginning violin enthusiast who needs guidance on how to practice the violin? This article and the accompanying video below is for you! In my approximately 13 years of teaching the violin, I...
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