I hope everyone has been enjoying this wonderful sunny weather! Ramiro - Thanks for bringing your Suzuki book today! Let's continue to remember to bring it.- Recommended practice time: 15-20 min/day, 5 days/week- Practice: A and D Major scales, Twinkle theme and variations, and Lightly Row. Play the scales using long bow strokes and use the time to pay attention [...]
Hendry - I am so happy you purchased a shoulder rest! Your sound and posture is much better, and you seem more comfortable as well! - Recommended practice time: 15-20 min/day, 5 days/week- Practice: D, G, and C Major scales (long notes), French Folk Song, Lightly Row, Song of the Wind, and Go Tell Aunt Rhody. You should always practice [...]
I hope everyone has a great long weekend and Family Day! Ramiro - happy early birthday! I hope you have a great one. - Reminder: Remember to bring your Suzuki book next time! - Recommended practice time: 15-20 min/day, 5 days/week- Practice: A Major and D Major scales ( both 1-2-3-4 1-2 and long bow patterns), Twinkle theme and variations, [...]
I hope everyone has a great long weekend ahead! Hendry- Reminder: Look into purchasing a shoulder rest, remember to bring your Suzuki book to class next time so I can make markings in it with my pencil! - Recommended practice time: 15-20 min/day, 5 days/week- Practice: G, D, and C Major scales, Twinkle theme and variations, Lightly Row, French Folk [...]
Hello, everyone! Great work this week. Try to take advantage of your days off school and squeeze in some practice time! Ramiro- Reminder: Bring your Suzuki book to your lesson next time - Recommended practice time: 15-20 min/day, 5 days/week- Practice: A Major scale and D Major scale, Twinkle theme and variations A-E. Now that you're comfortable with A Major [...]
I hope everyone is staying warm and dry in this snowy weather! Hendry- Reminder: Look into purchasing a shoulder rest. When you borrowed mine today, your sound was so much better and there was a lot less pain and exhaustion for you! While this is not a requirement, I do highly recommend getting one and I think it will improve [...]
Hope everyone is staying warm and dry in this snow! Ramiro- Recommended practice time: 15-20 min/day, 5 days/week- Practice: A Major Scale, D Major Scale, Twinkle Twinkle theme and variations A, B, and C. Practice the Twinkle theme with long bows and try to play in front of a mirror to watch for your posture. For your posture, pay attention [...]
Hello, and great job this week! Hendry- Recommended practice time: 15-20 min/day, 5 days/week- Practice: G Major, D Major, and C Major scales, Twinkle Variations C and D (short-long-long and 1-2-3), French Folk Song, Lightly Row. Remember to adjust your shoulder as you naturally play and dip down. Viola should be to the side and not completely pointing to the [...]
Hi, everyone! Great work this week. I know Sundays can be tiring and that you may have homework you need to do before Monday, but I really appreciate everyone's effort and commitment in our lessons! Ramiro- Reminder: Bring your Suzuki book to your lesson next time- Recommended practice time: 15-20 min/day, at least 5 days/week - Practice: A Major scale, [...]
Hendry- Reminder: now that you've purchased the Suzuki book, please bring it to the lesson. - Recommended practice time: 15-20 min/day, 5 days a week- Practice: G major and D major scales, Twinkle theme and variations A-E, and French Folk Song. Remember to think about your posture (How is my bow hand looking? Are my shoulders slumped?) and your sound [...]