#suzukiviolinmethod

Integrating #scalepractice with #violinrepertoire using #suzukiviolinmethod #twinklevariations with three octave scales and #violinconcerto in #aminor by #vivaldi #youngviolinists who review the basic twinkle variations will easily understand and benefit from #rhythmic variation in scales as taught by #galamian #galamianscaletechnique The basic rhythms in #concertoinaminor by #antoniovivaldi use twinkle variations which can be applied to a Galamian scale practice as show in these two videos. #happypracticing #violinpractice #violinteacher #violinpedagogy #violintechnique #practiceroom #violintips #loveviolin #violinguy #violinscales #stringplayer #stringpedagogy (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUxhr2SAo8D/?utm_medium=tumblr

Listen, listen, listen! This is the advice I give my @levine_music #suzukiviolinmethod families at the beginning of the school year as well as throughout the year. Listening to #beautifulmusic is the only way to internalize #beautifultone Listening to #suzukimethod reference recordings develops a clear sound image of the repertoire pieces, making them easier to learn and minimizing mistakes in practice. I require my families to listen to their reference recordings no fewer than 3 times daily or 90 times per month! Pictured is part of my #viola and #violinpedagogy listening library featuring #suzukiviolinschool recordings by Koji Toyoda and #davidnadien #suzukiviola recordings by William Preucil, Sr. And @michaelisaacstrauss Solos for #youngviolinists and #violists by Barbara Barber, and Oscar Shumsky’s recording of #24caprices for #soloviolin by #pierrerode performed on Rode’s #stradavarius #violin #suzukiviolinteacher #violinteacher #violinpedagogy #violateacher #suzukigroup #beautifulmusic #listentomusiceveryday #musiclibrary #musiceducation (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT9cqZorbah/?utm_medium=tumblr

#dailypractice is a non-negotiable part of #violinlearning One of my dedicated #suzukiviolinmethod families at @levine_music sent me a picture of a roadside #violinpractice while on vacation in #shenandoahnationalpark Families who practice daily will be more confident in their playing and enjoy practicing and playing more. Each day skipped, “eats” a day of your hard work resulting in regression of skill and motivation. Every day skipped on a regular basis results in 2 months lost for every year. If a family practices 6 days a week they will loose 52 days, which is almost two months. Add to that some sick days and two or three weeks of vacation with no practice and hardworking families may unknowingly be skipping 3 or 4 months of practice yearly! It’s the job of the #violinteacher to communicate this and follow up with families at weekly lessons. #practiceviolin daily, 7 days per week, including lesson days! Parents are accountable for practice when children are young and pre-teen. It’s actually easier for families to practice daily rather than 5 or 6 days per week if they establish the habit early. If children are are not aware of the possibility of skipping days, they will not negotiate for them! #suzukiteacher #violinpedagogy #violintechnique #shenandoahmountains #skylinedrive #vaisforlovers #suzukitriangle #violinlessonsforkids #violintips #practiceroom #musiceducation #lingling40hours #365daysofpracticechallenge #practiceviolineveryday #musicpractice #playmusiceveryday #playmusiceverywhere #suzukimusic (at Skyline Drive Scenic Overlook) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTreFEqrMU0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Transitioning between #staccato and doubles in #perpetualmotion by #shinichisuzuki in #suzukiviolinmethod book 1 Making this transition skillfully requires the following skills (3 videos): 1) practice a steady, unified tempo by marching across the transition. If young violinists have challenges with marching, review twinkle variations with marching and/or practice note by note as in video 3. 2) Develop the subdivision relationship by singing the doubles while playing staccato and singing staccato while playing doubles. 3) Many players will struggle with step 2 and this skill may need several lessons to develop. Practice note by note singing the subdivision. It’s normal for a child to only be able to do one subdivision at first. Subsequent notes can be added at follow up lessons. #violin #violinistsofinstagram #violinteachers #suzukiteacher #violinpractice #practiceroom #suzukitriangle #violinlessonsforkids #violinclass #violintips #violintechnique #rhythmtraining #musicwithchildren #violinpedagogy #practiceviolin #violinlove #stringplayer #stringpedagogy #musiceducation #metodosuzuki #violinlessonsforadults (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPA2oQfgC1j/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy Birthday Dr Suzuki! Shinichi Suzuki was born on this day, Oct 17th in 1899 in Nagoya, Japan. Suzuki’s family owned a violin factory (still in operation today); however the young Suzuki had no interest in music until he heard a recording by Mischa Elman as a young man. After hearing Elman’s tone Suzuki decided to learn violin and eventually studied in Europe where he befriended the great Physicist Albert Einstein, who was also a violinist. After returning to Japan, Suzuki developed his method for violin teaching based on the assumption that every child can learn to play music expressively as they learn their native language by creating a nurturing and stimulating environment. Suzuki was able to leverage technology as Japan’s consumer electronics industry was developing, emphasized the role of listening to beautiful music from a young age! Suzuki’s method has been adapted for many instruments and voice. Here are a few of the books in my personal collection written by or about Suzuki: Nurtured by Love - Suzuki (Waltraud and Seldon translations) Young Children’s Talent Education & Its Method - Suzuki (Seldon) To Learn with Love - William & Constance Starr My Life with Suzuki - Waltraud Suzuki Suzuki Changed my Life- Masaaki Honda The Suzuki Violinist - William Starr #suzukimethod #suzukimethodviolin #suzukiviolinmethod #suzukiviolin #suzukiviola #violinteacher #violintechnique #violinpedagogy #stringplayer #musiceducation #musiceducationmatters #musiceducationforkids #musicianlife #musicteacher #suzukiteacher #musicteacherlife #musicteachersofinstagram #violininstructor #practiceroom #suzukitriangle #musicsaveslives #musicsaves #shinichisuzuki #nurturedbylove #mothertongue #talenteducation (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGcUE59gJOG/?igshid=ymgokckg8uf4

This little man is 3 years old and I have the privilege to join him on his violin journey. Yes, 3 years old is a good age to start! Here we are working on his playing position and playing with the bow. Interested in possibly starting lessons, DM me for more info! #louisville #sacramento #musicteacher #violinlessons #suzukiviolinmethod #suzukiviolin #privatelessonmatters #louisvillelove #musiclessons #teachersofinstagram #teacherlife #violin #violinist (at Louisville, Kentucky) https://www.instagram.com/privatelessonmatters/p/BuzTecvAWi4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zyahru5ocvl5