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Teaching types - Suzuki vs Tradtional

I am often asked if I teach the "Suzuki Method". What I tell people is that I teach using a traditional method but I do use the Suzuki books..

by Janet Sullins
3 weeks ago

 

instrument name

I got this idea from another web-site ( all things strings ) have you given your instrument a name ? It can be funny,serious, no matter with in..

by Randy Sandstrom
1 month, 1 week ago

 

adult beginners

Since I am posting this blog I guess I should be the first to step up to the Mic. so to speak. Hello my name is Randy and I am a violin-a-holic ! I..

by Randy Sandstrom
1 month, 1 week ago

 

Imagination Made Real: The Power of Music in One Community

There is a simple concept behind (el Sistema founder) Abreu's work: for him an orchestra is first and foremost about togetherness, a place where..

by Val Jaskiewicz
3 months, 1 week ago

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Musical Master

Mrs. Wiley is a musical Master! I have learned so much from her in such a short time. She used to be a concertmaster in the Dallas Symphony, and..

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Encouraging, Instructor

Since my teacher is understanding and helpful, I really like her. She always has a smile on her face. Learning the notes, holding the violin,..

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3 hrs, 33 mins ago

 

A great man...a great teacher!

His passion and knowledge of music is matched only by his amazing personality. Jorge has a unique ability to get the best out of his students by..

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Truly Deserving

I am an adult cello student at Wayne's World Music in Leesburg, FA. My teacher is Jennene Estes. I played the double bass from 4th grade..

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Your contest code will be included on a 2x4" white card in the package with your Thomastic strings. Take that code and the order number (found on the green and white packing slip, also in your package) and click the link below. Select the teacher you would like to vote for from the drop down list (in alphabetical order), enter the contest code and order number, and click vote. You're done, and your teacher now has another vote on their profile!

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3 days ago

Nice article about Slatkin's tenure in Detroit, I was surprised to notice a quote used twice! http://bit.ly/alSfCz
 

4 days ago

Mark O'Connor will be giving a masterclass Saturday at 9:30 am here in Ann Arbor! Its free, so be sure to stop by! http://bit.ly/92V3GP
 

5 days ago

Just watched this TED talk on education, spells out precisely the reason music education is so important! http://bit.ly/d5o85Y
 
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