15 Effective Tips for Improving Music Student Retention

Student retention is one of the most important metrics for any music instructor. Keeping students engaged and interested is the […]

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Famous Violinists That Inspire Through History

Who is your favorite famous violinist? That’s a good question. There are a number of wonderful violinists today to whom […]

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Violin Accessories: Essentials for All Violinists

What violin accessories does a student really need? Here is a list of what is necessary, and what is nice […]

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Teaching Violin: Tips for New Teachers

You have decided to start teaching violin. Great! But what are some important things to consider when planning your new […]

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Violins for Beginners: To Rent or to Buy?

If you or someone you know has just signed up for violin lessons, your first question may be, “Where do […]

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Classical Music Siblings: Famous Brothers and Sisters Through History

Are you and your brother or sister classical music siblings? Did you ever take music lessons together? Maybe you learned […]

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Music Lessons for Kids: How Young is Too Young?

Imagine this scenario: you’re the parent of a curious five-year-old child (we’ll name the child “Julie”) who can sing her […]

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How To Find The Motivation To Practice

There is no way to learn how to play an instrument without sitting down and practicing over and over again. […]

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Suzuki Institute 101: A Beginners Guide to Summer Institutes

When summer rolls around, something many music families and teachers look forward to is the annual Suzuki institute. Now, this […]

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Suzuki Practice: A Daily Event

In Suzuki, students often begin lessons at a young age – say 3 or 5. So the immediate caregiver (usually one […]

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