16 minutes Twinkle Lesson

15 minutes advanced lesson

About Miss Hilary Hahn’s Encore

Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst’s Grand Caprice on Schubert’s Der Erlkönig, Op. 26, is considered one of the most difficult works ever written for solo violin. The violin assumes three vocal roles. The demands of providing distinct characterizations for the father, the young son, and the demonic Erl-King intent on stealing the child’s spirit, make this piece [...]

Arthur Grumiaux

Now I am continually amazed at his stellar performance of Mozart A Major. I listen to him every day.

Lully Gavotte Preparation

Here’s a link to part of the video with the student on Lully Gavotte

Bow exercises, circle bows and upside down bow

Book One student on Perpetual Motion.

Tsukareta

I just finished teaching 5 students today. That’s about my max in one day – especially if they are long lessons. I certainly don’t feel like practicing at the moment… maybe later.
The last student, very small very cute, made up a darling little song. Here is a wave file of [...]

First page of my Philosophy Paper for Teacher Trainer Application

Well folks, here it is…. page 1. 771 words. The paper needs to be 1500 to 1800 words, typed, double spaced with bibliography and footnoted references. Must include the statement “Every Child Can Learn” and show two specific way that Dr. Suzuki’s ideas are implemented in your studio. I [...]

Well I just practiced for an hour and it felt good. I made a video of some of it. It’s up to 110-112 now. But of course I still need to practice it slowly. It’s always interesting to watch and listen to the video since it turns out so differently from [...]