
Teaching Tools for the Busy Music Educator
A special guest blog post by Aleah Fitzwater of https://aleahfitzwater.com/ If you’re a music educator like me, then you have a whole new...


How to Have Fun Teaching on Zoom: Tips for Teachers
This article is a special summary for the American Federation of Musicians monthly newletter, "UpBeat". For full video tutorials,...

Zoom Lessons: How to Add Fun Stamps & Reactions to Your Student's Screen
I've been asked more about how I use Zoom for online lessons and I am happy to oblige! Today, I'll be covering how to get those super cool s


Music Lessons during a Global Pandemic
How does a music studio survive during a global pandemic? I am proud (and yet, pinching myself) when I say that we have made incredible...

Virtual Violin Lessons: Adapting to a Global Pandemic
This March, our world was turned upside down when Coronavirus made its way to the USA. Schools closed and online learning became the new...


Online Music Lessons: A Quick Zoom tutorial
Well, the world has changed quickly thanks to Coronavirus. Fortunately, music teachers around the world have come together to support one...

Dear Santa: Holiday Presents for Your Favorite Violinist
The holidays are fast approaching and I've curated the perfect (if I do say so myself) gift list for violin students of all ages. Ranging...


Winter Break 2017 Challenge: Holiday Songs
Christmas Eve is tomorrow and I'm already receiving wonderful practice updates with students completing their Winter Break Bingo board....


2016 Year in Review
It's Christmas Eve, 2017 is just around the corner, and I'm happily reminiscing about this year. We moved the studio to a brand new...

Three Fun Ways to Learn to Read Music
The Suzuki Method is famous for teaching children to play by ear, but what happens when it's time to read music? In my studio, I begin...