What Music Means to Me
I never showed any interest in learning an instrument when I was a kid. I am the eldest of three so there were no older siblings...
The Why, What and How of Listening to the Suzuki Repertoire
Listening is the number one thing you can do as a parent to make your child learn quickly and easily. Without listening, you’re not learning
Why I Play the Viola- Emily Hiemstra
I was inspired to start playing after my family went on vacation to the east coast. After hearing a night of incredible fiddle music, I was
Taking Notes in Music Lessons
After attending your child’s music lesson, you leave the studio and head to the car. You unlock the car and load child and violin into...
Music Lessons are Supposed to be Hard
We post a lot of pictures of happy children smiling sweetly at the camera while sitting at the piano or holding their instrument. But truth
Developing Empathy Through Group Music Lessons
"You play your personality," a good friend of mine often says. In all my years of playing the violin professionally, I have never