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Is the violin hard to learn?
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As a teacher for more than a decade, I have often been asked this question. I used to say, “No, everyone should give it a try!” because why not? I love it, everyone else will too. But, I have since had to realize that it is not a yes/no question at all, and that…
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How to find a good string teacher
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Congratulations! You or your child want to learn a stringed instrument (aka violin, viola, cello, bass). Finding a good teacher is the first and one of the most important steps you will take but now especially with the internet, there are a flood of options to choose from! Consider this your guide for narrowing…
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Learning Up-bow Staccato in the Suzuki Violin Method
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Staccato is a musical notation that is usually interpreted as a shortening of the note in order to create space or silence between notes. In stringed instruments this shortening of the note is created by abruptly stopping the movement of the bow, even if for a fraction of a second. The staccato technique is…