http://www.violin2.zoomshare.com/1.shtml Private Violin Lessons: Blog Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:59:38 -0500 http://www.violin2.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/1173b9a28c8a67d16e34c5cde3559d1d_481394f1.writeback Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:47:45 -0500 Have you ever dreamed about winning a medal in the Olympics? If so, this summer may be your chance. All summer, students will have weekly practice goals, etc. in order to win their bronze, silver, or gold medal. More information will be coming in the next couple months. http://www.violin2.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/fb874b4b504a8409e5dec4103fd3c3cd_44945841.writeback Sat, 17 Jun 2006 14:30:09 -0500 After June 23rd, summer vacation officially starts for most students on Long Island. Summer is a great time to unwind from the busy school year. Most people will spend their time for camp, vacationing, at the beach, swimming, playing outside, reading, etc. However summer is also a good time to keep playing your instrument if at all possible. Think about it, there are finally no excuses too much school work and no time to practice. Whether if you take music lessons over the summer, attend a music camp, or just pick up the violin to play, it is a good time to catch up and "fine tune" your technique. After all once September comes, you would be that much better for the upcoming school year!!! http://www.violin2.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/bcc09a0d496915a7429b7953e5708b9f_445bde17.writeback Fri, 05 May 2006 18:21:59 -0500 Practice is such a strong word. A college professor of mine said the word "practice" often gets used incorrectly when dealing with music. He used to say that "play" is a much better term to use. However how should one go about practicing (or playing) their instrument? How often should one practice?? In my opinion how and when someone should practice their violin (or any instrument) depends on each student. Newer students should practice at shorter increments of time due to they don't have the strength to practice for a full 30 minutes at one time. It is better to practice/play for 15 minute intervals several times a week versus 30 minutes to 1 hour only a couple times a week. I personally advise that one starts by warming up on a scale and then maybe adding an interesting rhythm to the scale. Then one should practice their etudes and then work on their piece, orchestra music, etc. After one has practiced (or played) what was assigned to them, I recommend that to conclude a practice session the student should feel free to play something of their choice (such as broadway, pop, rock). After all playing violin should be fun. Playing violin shouldn't be all work. It should be a way to relax after a stressful day of school or work. Here are some other links of practicing sugestions: http://www.violinmp3.com/violin-practice.html http://www.theviolincase.com/Newsletter/Mar04.htm