#plushsloth

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Sloth Plush Doll Stuffed Animals Folivora Cuddly Soft Toy Kids Birthday Gift

[willhurdstrings]

For rich, smooth, singing #violin tone, I imagine petting a soft furry animal. This encourages a soft feeling in the fingers and palm as well as a relaxed motion of the full arm and improves lyrical passages such as the opening of #meditationfromthais by #julesmassenet When working on this idea with students, I find it best not to explain too much. #learningbyfeeling is key here! Pets or #plushanimals make great #violinpractice buddies! 2 videos: 1) Practicing the bow arm/hand feeling with #plushsloth ~swipe left~ 2) Openning phrase of #massenetmeditation #kinestheticlearning #practicebuddy #violintechnique #violinpedagogy #violinist #stringpedagogy #stringplayer #viola #cello #practiceroom #kinestheticlearner #meditationthais #violinsolo #violinlessonsforkids #violinlessonsforadults #violinmasterclass #beautifulmusic #talentedviolinist (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXtgV0JAIRX/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

#practiceroom #teachingstudio Please help me name my #plushtoy #orangutan ! Leave your suggestions in the comments below! I picked this #plushmonkey up while traveling last weekend! I don’t use toys or gimmicks much in my #suzukiviolin teaching; however, #cutestuffedanimals come in handy during some #violin #practicegames with #younglearners When games are somewhat competitive or when “points” are assigned it’s always #lessstressful for children when they are competing with a #plushanimal or other silly object (rosin, metronome, pencil, etc.) than with the #practicepartner parent or #violinteacher My #plushsloth “Speedy” also reminds #youngmusicians to #practiceslowly Kids are also amused that I know about “Flash” from #zootopia ! #viola #suzukiviola #suzukiteacher #violateacher #orangutan #sloth #violinlessonsforkids #musiceducation (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRHQmPpgFLd/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

Caught just in time! #bluetrex got hungry and tried to eat my #violin While he does have #goodtasteinmusic (LOL!) I gave him an apple instead! When working with children and teens, it’s always good to remind them the #musicalinstrument belongs in one of three places only: 1) Playing position ~or~ 2) Resting position ~or~ 3) Inside the case! This will train children to care for the violin #viola or #cello and avoid catastrophe! If a family decides to invest in a full sized violin eventually, the #youngmusician will be ready to care for it! Exceptions to this should only be as directed by the teacher in lessons or daily home practice assignments requiring the instrument to be placed temporarily in a “safe place” while doing non-playing activities. #violintips #violinlove #violinlover #loveviolin #violinteacher #violinlessons #violinpractice #stringedinstrument #instrumentcare #anappleaday #violincase #hungrydino #plushdinosaur #plushsloth #violinlessonsforkids #violinguy #violinpedagogy #stringpedagogy (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSRuKfLAFew/?utm_medium=tumblr