by Jackie Westerduin | Jan 23, 2021 | Parent Corner, Practice
Is your child maintaining a proper playing position when practicing? How a student sits, stands, and holds their instrument is as important to technique as practicing scales and tone. This because it forms the physical foundation upon which all healthy playing habits...
by Stephanie Ashman | Jan 11, 2021 | Parent Corner, Practice
Learning to read music is hard work, but it can also be so much fun! Try these creative, hands-on games at home to spice up the way you practice note reading. 1. “I Spy” Notes & Symbols “I spy with my little eye… a quarter note, a...
by Doris Weir | Jan 11, 2021 | Parent Corner, Practice
Do you have a reluctant child, a child that says NO, or simply won’t practice when asked? Here are some ideas: 1) Ask, “What time do you want to practice?” Ask before they go to school or do virtual school at homewhen they would like to practice...
by Rebecca Silverstein | Dec 22, 2020 | Parent Corner, Practice
Practice over the holidays can be difficult, especially when it feels like the busiest time of the year. While practicing keeps your child progressing, fostering a desire to continue to make music and find joy in making music is far more important than maintaining a...
by Jackie Westerduin | Dec 16, 2020 | Parent Corner, Practice
As teachers and practice parents it is important to express constructive positive feedback to our students. Suzuki cello teacher, Alex Revoal, recommends considering the following steps in order to craft effective and supporting feedback: 1. Be specific –...
by Stephanie Ashman | Dec 7, 2020 | Parent Corner, Practice
1. Musical Jewelry Make your favorite song into a necklace (or bracelet)! Letter beads work great for notes and blank beads can be used for rests. This activity is wonderful for learning a new song and memorizing because the music is always with you! 2. Painting...