Building a Consistent Practice Routine: Tips for Parents and Students
One of the biggest challenges parents and teachers face when it comes to their children learning an instrument is helping them to practice consistently. While some students may be naturally self motivated and excited to practice, others who love music may…
Supporting Your Child’s Tone: Simple Tips For Better Sound
Are you new to playing a string instrument?Perhaps your child has just begun learning a string instrument.As you listen to them practice you might find yourself wondering how you can best support the development of their sound. Some issues with a…
Tips for Developing Strong Posture When Playing a String Instrument
Playing a string instrument is a physical activity and requires us to be mindful of our bodies when playing. Developing good posture helps students play better, avoid discomfort, and prevent potential injuries. As a teacher, I know that it…
Understanding the Basics of the String Family
Perhaps your child has started showing an interest in playing a string instrument. Maybe their school has sent home information highlighting the different string instruments they can study, but you’re not sure what each instrument is about or which one might…
Tips for Choosing the Best String Instrument Size
It is the start of a new school year!If you are beginning your year, perhaps that means you are starting beginners on a new instrument or switching students from one instrument to another. This is definitely the case for me…
For Families: How to Support Your Child in Their Music Education
Music is a complex area of study. The language of music – notation, symbols, and so on – can be challenging to learn. The technical aspects of playing an instrument and the development of one’s ear are all life time…