Music Mentor Program
If you ever thought, “Gee, I would love to take lessons, but I can’t afford $100 (or more) a month. ..” then I have just …
Want Successful Online Lessons?
Take Ownership of Your Learning! I have had a fair amount of new students asking about online violin or viola lessons lately. Of course, I’m …
Finding Inspiration (and Motivation) to Practice
Practice isn’t always fun. As a kid, I became frustrated when, in my words, “I sucked” at playing something. Then, finally, a very kind but …
Do I Have to Play in Front of People?
The short answer is, of course, “No.” You can learn an instrument and be happy just playing for your own enjoyment. Many hobby musicians do …
Is Your Child Ready for the Violin?
In our current climate of the “earlier the better” in education, it’s only natural to want to start our little ones on string instruments as …
5 Ways Musicians are Like Scientists
Why a musician’s approach to life will help your kids All my life, I have been fascinated by sound: it’s production, transmission and how it …
I Got a Violin for Christmas!
It is that time of year! Whether it was Hanukkah, Yule, or Christmas, I get to hear from students who are beyond thrilled with their …