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Violin Discussion BoardTeachingcontrary instructionsFrom Sue BechlerTeaching: My student took a fiddle lesson w/someone who plays a style he wants to learn.  8 replies - Last 2009-11-20 10:46
Teacher to beFrom Curtis GoolsbyTeaching: A short summary is that I have found my calling in life. 6 replies - Last 2009-11-10 14:46
adults and the left elbowFrom Dennis CTeaching: i think this is the key to mastering vibrato, position shifting, etc.... 24 replies - Last 2009-11-9 20:20
If I were a first grader....From Kathryn WoodbyTeaching: Overcoming that first hurdle of using the head weight/jaw to support the violin...trying to preclude that "it's hard/tense up!" reflex 9 replies - Last 2009-11-7 20:10
Self-Conscious Adult BeginnersFrom Philanthi KoslowskiTeaching: As violin teachers, how do you help your adult beginners feel less self-conscious at their lessons. 32 replies - Last 2009-11-7 08:03
Looking for violin teacher in Los AngelesFrom Kyle DormanTeaching: I'm looking for recommendations for violin teachers in West Los Angeles. 0 replies - Last 2009-11-6 21:16
Happy 100th Birthday to Joseph GingoldFrom Michael BaerTeaching: A celebration of a great teachers life and legacy took place in Indianapolis. 0 replies - Last 2009-11-3 20:41
Orchestra vs Solo workFrom Cesar RiberaTeaching: Asking for guidelines of how to balance Orchestra vs Solo progress in a Suzuki book2 Student. 9 replies - Last 2009-11-1 16:00
Difficult Adult StudentFrom Lisa KitzkeTeaching: I have had one lesson/eval with a new adult student that has dictated to me from the beginning what he will be taught as well as questioned me on why I show him things that he feels are irrelavent etc. Help?! 67 replies - Last 2009-10-31 22:05
source for the old Viva rest?From Sue BechlerTeaching: A student has my older-model black plastic Viva shoulder rest. Nothing else is quite as useful to her. 6 replies - Last 2009-10-28 20:50
explaining 'pronating'From Sue BechlerTeaching: A novice adult student is having trouble understanding this concept. She is just starting to hear what a nice bowhold does for her tone. 8 replies - Last 2009-10-28 20:19
Informal Survey: Suzuki Method v. traditionalFrom Connie SundayTeaching: Please feel free to respond, Suzuki teacher or not. 0 replies - Last 2009-10-28 08:08
Student's finger tps hurt when playingFrom Kenneth ChooTeaching: My student has complained that her left-hand fingers start to hurt when the strings are bowed/vibrating. I've confirmed that she's not pressing too hard down on the strings. Not sure what I can do to help her. 6 replies - Last 2009-10-22 13:59
Summer Programs/opportunities in South and Central AmericaFrom Bruce BergTeaching: I have a music education student who is looking for summer programs in Central/South America. She will complete her student this May. Any suggestions? 0 replies - Last 2009-10-21 22:30
Shoulder rest isn't fittingFrom Sandy HerraultTeaching: New student feels uncomfortable with Kun shoulder rest. 22 replies - Last 2009-10-13 17:21
Have you ever been asked to perform for a prospective student?From Christopher CiampoliTeaching: What's your opinion on being asked to perform something short for a prospective student? 21 replies - Last 2009-10-6 22:25
Teaching with or without the instrument?From Connie SundayTeaching: How to you teach and how were you taught? 20 replies - Last 2009-10-6 13:53
Suzuki Teacher Training - differences between US and UKFrom Helen HinesTeaching: The British Suzuki teacher training course is inaccessible to me, so I am thinking of taking the US version. Are there any problems with being a US trained Suzuki teacher, teaching in the UK? 10 replies - Last 2009-10-5 09:15
How much theory do you teach in private lessons?From Connie SundayTeaching: [Teacher question] 17 replies - Last 2009-10-4 22:18
How does dyslexia effect music reading?From bob leebmanTeaching: How does dyslexia effect peoples ability to sight read music? 30 replies - Last 2009-10-3 19:23
Mixed-up bowsFrom Leanne SlingerlandTeaching: How to help a blind student remember which way is an up-bow 11 replies - Last 2009-9-20 11:56
9 year old student can't memorize Twinkle, Twinkle,...Advice?From Bev SaundersTeaching: My dilemma is how to determine whether she's just being lazy and I need to push her, or if she really has issues with memorizing. 39 replies - Last 2009-9-18 10:00
TEACHERS: What book do you start your students on?From Gabriella LeeTeaching: What music book? 24 replies - Last 2009-9-18 01:08
TEACHER!From Haruko YamamotoTeaching: Looking for teacher in Vienna. 2 replies - Last 2009-9-16 23:45
Advice needed for 7 year old boy and violin lessonsFrom Smiley HsuTeaching: I'd like to get opinions about starting my 7 year old son on violin lessons. 41 replies - Last 2009-9-16 18:18
What have you changed about the way you teach violin?From Kym StatonTeaching: A discussion on teaching by experience, and streamlining your teaching methods. 2 replies - Last 2009-9-13 07:43
Teacher needed in OC or LAFrom John PlatenTeaching: My teacher is gone and I need a new one soon! Someone who has experience teaching Bach's partias and sonatas would be great!! 6 replies - Last 2009-9-10 19:32
How will I teach a blind pupil?From Philip Horn-BothaTeaching: I seek input and advice on teaching a highly gifted human who is blind from birth. 6 replies - Last 2009-9-10 19:32
Studio room sizeFrom Leah JozwiakTeaching: need recommendation on ideal size for private lesson rooms 2 replies - Last 2009-9-8 17:22
Picking and Chosing EtudesFrom Laura DalbeyTeaching: Which etudes are essential? 7 replies - Last 2009-9-4 18:48
Good scale books for adult string orchestraFrom Scott ColeTeaching: A good scale system for adult beg/intermediates? 4 replies - Last 2009-9-1 22:08
Wondering About the First Lessons in BowingFrom Helen MartinTeaching: Are teachers using the Rolland-Mutschler approach to bowing or do we start with the long stroke or by limiting exposure to only two strings? 9 replies - Last 2009-9-1 10:03
Teaching and new babyFrom Phil HoughtonTeaching: Time management with newborn... 2 replies - Last 2009-8-29 01:27
Beginner's Bow Hold for a 5 Year OldFrom Anthony ChiTeaching: How do you go about introducing proper form (e.g. bow hold, violin hold, posture) to a 5 year old? 23 replies - Last 2009-8-24 16:26
Professor Zimmermann?From Camille GoutonTeaching: Does Mr. Zimmermann teach? 0 replies - Last 2009-8-24 13:08
New Book for Beginning StudentsFrom Sheila GravesTeaching: A great new book from the Simply Violin Series for beginning violin students. 5 replies - Last 2009-8-23 05:21
Etudes for siblings close in ageFrom LyeYen TienTeaching: and ability levels.. 6 replies - Last 2009-8-19 06:13
Seeking Southern California Violin TeacherFrom Sarah WallinTeaching: Would anyone be interested in teaching violin lessons at a music store in Southern California? I don't have the time to take more students, even though there are still more people asking for lessons! 1 reply - Last 2009-8-16 12:09
Rate of progress vs ageFrom Smiley HsuTeaching: Do children learn faster than adults? 45 replies - Last 2009-8-14 09:56
Is learning the violin a purely physical experience?From Giles WadeTeaching: Should violin lessons include coaching on more than just technique? And if so, what? 12 replies - Last 2009-8-8 10:35
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