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[willhurdstrings]

I’m honored and excited to be joining this year’s @gwsuzukiinstitute faculty! It will be my #suzukiinstitute faculty debut! GWSI is where I got my start as a #suzukiteacher and I’m humbled to be joining the ranks of many of my role models and mentors! This year’s institute will be held at The #northernvirginiacommunitycollege #alexandriava campus and will include online offerings for those wishing to participate at a distance. Please share/forward this to anyone you think would be interested. JUNE 20-24 for Students | JUNE 16-26 for Teachers Early bird registration until APRIL 15 #suzukilessons #violinlessonsforkids #violinlessonsonline #summermusiccamp #suzukiteachers #suzukistrings #suzukicello #suzukiviola #suzukibass #stringplayers #everychildcan #everychildcanlearn #everychildcanbloom #suzukimusic #suzukimusiceducation #suzukitriangle #nurturedbylove #stringpedagogy #violinfun #cellofun @david.strom.96 @violinsteph (at Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb2L7ugOBWZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[cappellaacademy-blog]

Elijah is having such a fantastic time in his violin lessons with Mr. Jeremy! #cappellaacademy #violinlessons #violinlessonsforkids #violinlessonsbonneylake #violinteacher #violinteacherbonneylake (at Bonney Lake, Washington)

[willhurdstrings]

#jello #vibrato #violinpractice #violinvibrato is most natural when the vibration is a result of the placement or dropping to the string - just like when jello jiggles when it’s dropped to a plate - the jiggle is a reaction to the drop. Three videos: 1) Playing with my food at @heebeenusa #koreanbarbeque in Alexandria, VA - Notice the music #letitgo in the background. This was not planned! LOL ~swipe left~ 2) slow motion demonstration of the “jello vibrato” - notice how the drop initiates the vibrato on impact. ~swipe left~ 3) “Jello vibrato” demonstrated in #perpetualmotion from #suzukiviolinschool #suzukibook1 Note: when introducing vibrato to #youngviolinists I begin with #staccato notes rather than sustained notes so the hand has time to relax #betweenthenotes #jellodessert #violinpedagogy #violintechnique #violinlessons #violinlessonsforkids #suzukitriangle #violinteacher #violatechnique #cellotechnique #stringpedagogy #practiceroom #kinestheticlearner #actionreaction (at Heebeen Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZeou9VL5eN/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

Prepared #staccato #violinpractice The work of staccato occurs #betweenthenotes as each note is prepared by pushing the thumb upward causing the stick to flex downward toward the hair. The sound of each note happens on the “release” as in #pizzicato (pull for preparation, release for sound). Since the bow “plucks” the string, many teachers in my area call this stroke “pluckato” 5 videos: 1) Preparation/release demonstration using #springtoys ~swipe left~ 2) Example: #perpetualmotion by #shinichisuzuki from #suzukibook1 Notice how the shaft of the bow bends almost to touch the hair between each note. ~swipe left~ 3) #longlongago variation from #suzukibook2 ~swipe left~ 4) #minueting by #beethoven from #suzukibook3 ~swipe left~ 5) #countrydance by #vonweber from #suzukiviolinschool book 5. #violinpedagogy #violintechnique #violinlessonsforkids #suzukiviolinteacher #suzukiviolinmethod #suzukistrings #suzukiviola #suzukicello #upbowstaccato (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY6Nej6AoEq/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

#practicingviolin #falseharmonics in #czardas by #vittoriomonti 6 videos: 1) Play the bottom notes with the simplest fingering possible. Practice this step with phrasing, as if it were intended to be performed this way. ~swipe left~ 2) Again bottom notes only - this time using 1st finger and open strings, as appropriate. Once again play as if it were supposed to be this way. ~swipe left~ 3) Begin each note with the bottom and add the harmonic on the same bow stroke. Keep the bow speed and weight the same. No phrasing in this step. Focus on clear tone in the harmonics. No need to repeat notes as they appear in the score. ~swipe left~ 4) Now, play harmonics smoothly with the goal of getting from one note to the next clearly. Go back and repeat notes/shifts as necessary to play as smoothly and clearly as possible. No need to phrase or repeat notes in this step. ~swipe left~ 5) Performance version. Play with performance bowings and phrasing. ~swipe left~ 6) Advanced performance version with vibrato on select notes. Let me know in the comment if you’d like me to create a post dedicated to vibrating false harmonics! If false harmonics are new to you, you will want to remain on each step for several days or weeks. If you’re an expert, you can get through all these steps in a few minutes! If you get stuck on a step, just go back to the previous step for a while until it is easy for you. #monticzardas #czardasmonti #harmonics #violinteacher #violinlove #violin #practicemakesprogress #violintechnique #violinmasterclass #violinpedagogy #violinist #talentedviolinist #talentedmusicians #violinlessonsforkids #violinlessonsforadults #violinlessonsonline #virtuosoviolinist #100daysofpractice #playviolin #lesstalkmoremuzik #lesstalk (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXd_wiqANSo/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

Dotted #rhythmpractice in #sicilienne and #rigaudon by #fritzkreisler For solid rhythm and tone in passages like these, I practice re-articulating the “dots” Two videos: 1) Practice version - re-articulate the dots ~swipe left~ 2) Performance version - rhythm is solid giving poise to the sicilienne dance rhythm #kreisler #violinteacher #violinpractice #violinlove #violinworld #violinguy #soloviolin #violinpedagogy #violinlessonsforkids #practiceroom #violintechnique #beautifulmusic #classicalviolinist #violino #geige #скрипаль #скрипач #violinista #stringplayer #viola #cello (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWniuqLA6pm/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

Excited to be teaching my first live #suzukigroup class @levine_music since the pandemic restrictions began last spring! Our #youngmusicians enjoy the challenge game. Each #youngviolinist randomly chooses a piece they can play well and performs it according to a randomly chosen challenge. I adapted this idea from a @twosetviolin video which featured Hilary Hahn @violincase performing a Paganini Caprice while hula hooping! (Definitely look this up on YouTube!) We don’t hula hoop in my class but we have many fun and educational challenges to choose from. Three videos: 1) Choose your piece. Today’s winner is #waltz by #johannesbrahms ~swipe left~ 2) Choose your challenge! Play the piece with the opposite bowings! ~swipe left~ 3) Perform for the class! Depending on the child and the combination of piece and challenge, if I see a child struggling I may simply do the challenge myself (and include some funny mistakes), or have the child choose a different challenge, or do it all together as a group. In my experience the favorite challenge is “lie on your back while playing!” Note: I am using #decidenow , which is a free app for creating your own custom spin wheels! Children enjoy pushing buttons as well as opportunities to “game-ify” practice. Letting children choose their piece and challenge gives them a feeling of ownership of the practice process. Of course, the menu of options should be carefully chosen by the teacher or parent. #brahms #brahmswaltz #jbrahms #violinteacher #violinpractice #violinlessonsforkids #violintips #musiceducation #violinfun #suzukiteacher #suzukiclass #suzukiviolinmethod #suzukiviolinteacher #suzukiviolinschool #loveviolin #gamifylearning #gamifyyourclassroom #violinguy #musiceducationmatters #musiceducationforkids (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT7lkmVgm37/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

#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

[willhurdstrings]

Reviewing #mississippihotdog #twinkletwinklelittlestar to develop #subito #musicdynamics Subito dynamics are sudden, extreme changes in volume without playing at the in-between volumes. A fun way to visualize the changes in dynamics is to have a helper turn the lights on and off. The lights is either on or off, just like the dynamics. Dimmer switches won’t work for this practice! #violinteacher #violinpractice #suzukiteacher #suzukimethodviolin #visuallearning #visuallearner #visuallearners #violinpedagogy #violintechnique #practiceroom #violinlessonsforkids #violinlessons #playviolin #violintips #violinlove #violinguy #violinmasterclass #violinclass #suzukiviolin #practicemakesprogress #suzukitriangle (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTM3Cl7AjXZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

Practicing #maryhadalittlelamb as an #intonation #warmupexercise for some tricky passages in #violinconcerto in #gminor by #vivaldi #3rdmovement #allegro The “little lamb” melody is a perfect warm up because it repeats and returns to the same notes many times, offering a lot of practice in a familiar melody! Two videos: 1) mm 17-28. Warm up with “little lamb” in B flat major to master the intonation in m 17. Focus on maximizing the D string ring when playing the 3rd finger D on the G string. ~swipe left~ 2) mm 68-78. “Little lamb” in E flat major for m 68 - focus on the G string ring when playing the 3rd finger G on the D string. G major - focus on the ringing A, G, and D strings when playing these notes on different strings. #violinteacher #suzukiviolinteacher #antoniovivaldi #beautifulmusic #baroquemusic #baroquemusiclovers #soloviolin #soloviolinist #violinlesson #violinlessonsforkids #practiceroom #violinpractice #violintips #violinpedagogy #violintechnique #violinlover #violinguy (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS9JjMVAqgv/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

#violinpractice with changing #startingpoints to build security and ease. Label each measure in the passage and cast a die to randomly select. This activity “game-ifies” the practice and gives #youngmusicians a feeling of control over the #musicpractice Starting in different places also builds confidants and establishes starting points marking it easy to recover from stumbles during performance! Two videos: 1) Passage practiced with randomly selected starting points. ~swipe left~ 2) performance version of mm 60-68 of #violinconcerto in #aminor by #vivaldi #1stmovement #allegro found in #suzukiviolinmethod #suzukibook4 #antoniovivaldi #suzukiviolinteacher #violininstructor #violinclass #violinpedagogy #practiceroom #violintechnique #violinlessonsforkids #baroquemusiclovers #stringpedagogy #stringplayer #beautifulmusic #violintips #violinguy (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSwVdrSA7HW/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

I find a #rubberband helps #youngviolinists with #bowdistribution in some pieces. The #upbowstaccato in the #trio of #minueting by #beethoven is easiest when played almost entirely in the middle of the #violinbow The series of 4 up bows per measure often take #youngmusicians to the frog where this bow stroke is difficult to control. Placing a rubber band approximately 1/3 up from the frog is a wonderful #kinestheticlearning activity to train bow allocation. After bumping into the rubber band a few times, children will learn to manage the up bows in order to avoid collision! Two videos: 1) #minuetingmajor trio practice with rubber band. ~swipe left~ 2) Performance version. Advanced students may begin including off the string strokes for some or all of the up bow #staccati however I teach on the string in the middle of the bow when first learning this piece. Additionally, I teach with only a slight #ritardando toward the end (last repeat only) and no ritard at any of the repeats or anywhere else. I tell my young musicians that too much ritard will cause the dancers to hold awkward pauses and loose their balance! #suzukibook2 #suzukiteacher #suzukiviolinmethod #violinlessonsforkids #lvbeethoven #violinpractice #kinestheticlearners #violintechnique #violinpedagogy #suzukiviola #violinfun #violinclass (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRlqzWcAdHk/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

Amended #violinpractice🎻 post! I inadvertently forgot to add the third #violinperformance version video to this morning’s post discussing the challenging triplet passage in mm 133-152 of #violinconcerto in #aminor by J.B. Accolay. This passage contains a tricky bowing pattern as well as many string crossings. Here’s how I practice and present this passage in my lessons: Three videos: 1) First I practice the slur pattern using a customized version of #perpetualmotion by #shinichisuzuki from #suzukiviolinmethod I modify this piece to create a 6/8 meter in which I can practice the bowing pattern, making sure to accent slightly and vibrate the main beats. I also change the key to A minor. Any etude will do, but I like to keep things simple so I can focus on the bowing right away without having to learn a new piece. Students who regularly review Suzuki repertoire will be able to learn this version in a few practice sessions, if not after a few minutes. ~swipe left~ 2) String crossings - there are many “drops” to the E string, usually for a repeated open E. It is essential that the entire arm drop to the E string even though this passage is fast. This ensures the best control and tone quality throughout. I announce the string crossings out loud as follows: “Drop” - arm drops to E string “Reach” - hand reaches to a lower string. Notice how it’s just my hand. My forearm doesn’t go up to the lower string. Announcing the string crossings out loud engages more of the brain and makes the practice more thoughtful and powerful. It also slows students down so they think about what they’re doing! ~swipe left~ 3) Performance version - The bowing and string crossing patterns are organized. Tone is pure on all strings. There is no skidding or chipping of notes on the E string. #violininstructor #suzukiteacher #soloviolin #soloviolinist #violinstagram #violinista #stringsattached #violinworld #violinista #practiceviolin #masterviolin #violino #violinlessonsforkids #loveviolin #practicestudio #lingling40hours #40hoursofpractice #practicejournal @paoyi_2005 (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRUUDPlAZBp/?utm_medium=tumblr