Hi Everyone, Here are your assignments for this week: Ella Recommended minutes to practice: 10-20 min/day What to practice: Sweet And Tender Hooligan How to practice it most effectively: Step 1 check for picking down or up, step 2 add in a metronome at 60 bpm and match up the timing How parents can support practice: Encourage Ella to continue [...]
Hello Everybody, Please see below for what is and is not happening this weekend! SATURDAY YES – Music Lessons NO – Music Together/Rhythm Kids SUNDAY YES – Music Lessons NO – Music Together/Rhythm Kids, Rock Band MONDAY NO – Music Together NO – Music Lessons If you have any questions whatsoever, please call the office – 416-651-7529. We will be [...]
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 [...]
Hi Everyone, Here are your assignments for this week: HugoRecommended minutes to practice: 15-30 min/day What to practice: Pentatonic Scales & Triads How to practice it most effectively: Scales - all 5 positions Triads - all string sets Tresa Recommended minutes to practice: 15-30 min/day What to practice: Wonderwall Strumming How to practice it most effectively: Take it slow at [...]
Vivienne Vivienne should practice 4-5 times per week for 20-30 mins per session. Betty Ragtime Do not start your practice with section A nor play through the whole piece repeatedly. Practice section B, 2 bars at a time, with correct notes, rhythm, and fluency like how we worked on in class Lesson book C, G, D and F major scale [...]
Hi everyone, Here are your practice assignments for this week: Will Recommended minutes to practice: 15-20 minutes per day What to practice: The beats that you worked on with David and the beginning of “Arabella” by the Arctic Monkeys. How to practice it most effectively: Take your time with the intro to “Arabella.” It’s a slow and groovy beat, so [...]
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 [...]
Vivienne Vivienne should practice 4-5 times per week for 20-30 mins per session. Betty Ragtime Do not start your practice with section A nor play through the whole piece repeatedly. Practice section B, 2 bars at a time, with correct notes, rhythm, and fluency like how we worked on in class Lesson book C, G, D and F major scale [...]