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How to pick the best shoulder rest for your body and my top 3 picks as a teacher (violin and viola)
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As an Amazon Associate I receive commission from links to Amazon on this page. I may receive commission from other links as well. The topic of shoulder rests can be very controversial; however, I think that the instead of focusing on whether or not to use one, the focus should be on teaching students…
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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…