Music in the home can be such a great experience and yet presents challenges to all involved, including the siblings who are not directly involved with an instrument or the

Over the many years that I have been teaching music lessons whether in the public schools or with my private lessons, I have learned one very important truth…that music students

The Suzuki approach, based on the so-called “mother-tongue” method, differs from traditional methods of teaching instrumental music because it involves the student at a very early age, thus necessitating much

Have you ever felt that getting your child to practice his or her instrument is a never-ending battle? Well, don’t give up yet! Studies show that students who study music

The beginning of a new year is a great time to evaluate our practicing and to reaffirm our commitment to consistent, thoughtful practicing. How we practice can be even more

While you are really never too old to begin doing anything, learning to play the violin even at a reasonable level of performance takes years to develop. If you are