Here’s a quick video showing the essential skills for beginner violinist. I’ll show you how to: — Hold the violin and bow — Pluck rhythms on the strings — Bow the strings — Use left-hand fingers — Play a simple song All in one minute ⏱️. This is part of How To Play Violin – … Continued
Pay it forward You might find that someday your journey with a familiar song comes full circle. You’ve become a proficient violinist thanks to the easy tune practice. And then a friend or family member is interested in learning the violin. You can use these tunes to teach them, spreading the joy of music. Luckily, … Continued
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Are you someone who benefits from having a goal? Or do goals make you anxious? I suggest three goals that I think you and all my students can achieve. No matter what your skill level is. Three Goals For 2024 Play Every Day Practice Well Good Mindset If you think about it, these are just … Continued
‘Tis the week before Thanksgiving, maybe my favorite holiday. So much so that I try to celebrate it every day in a small way. I make a short list of things I’m grateful for. So today I’m going to share a typical daily gratitude list with you. I invite you to leave a comment below … Continued
The message of keeping things simple resonates more then ever (it seems harder and harder to do). But I keep trying. This tune is technically not too hard, especially if you know the Two-Octave G Major scale. G Major scale: G0-1-2-3-D0-1-2-3 | D3-A0-1-L2-3-E0-1-L2 I think what’s challenging is that there’s less repetition than in a … Continued
Do you ever begin a practice session wondering, “What should I play today?” Do you find that you tend to wander from one thing to the next without making progress? If you said “Yes” then give this “practice journey” a try. It’s a simple routine that can be adapted to any song you learn. 1. … Continued
Go Ridicu-Slow 🐢 If you can’t play something, chances are you’re going too fast. Speeding leads to anxious hands and a cluttered mind. 🤯 Slow down to overcome almost any obstacle. 🧗🏾♂️ Ridicu-Slow Chunks 🕰️ Pick a challenging Chunk of a song or exercise. Play it once at a snail’s pace. Continue to play single … Continued
Hey there, I’ve got something exciting to share! Our weeklong Play Every Day Beta-Test is about to kick off on September 25. Come join the fun in helping shape the future of music learning. Click here to get started. In case you haven’t heard, the Play Every Day system is designed to make your practice … Continued
I’ve been talking to a lot of students recently. The ones who make it have one thing in common… My mission is to teach you good practice strategies to help you succeed. I hope that if you practice well, you’ll start to see improvement which will fuel your optimism. Here’s what I’m wondering: Can you … Continued
