2009 Spring Recital

Violin's Tuned and Ready to be Played!
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This is my entire current group of students...

Suzuki Twinkle Group

Suzuki Book 1 Group

Suzuki Book 2 Group

Pianists: Kristy Putnam and Lisa Miner
(Thank-you, Thank-you!)

Our wonderful assortment of refreshments afterward

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This was a really fun recital for me as I sat back and just enjoyed hearing my students play. I was enjoying it so much that I almost forgot that I was playing too. Thanks to all who contributed to making this recital a success. You are all so wonderful to work with.

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I have the best job ever!

Practice Makes it Easy!

We have a fun program in my studio for consistent practice. There is a 100-Day Club and a 365-Day Club. For every student that practices 100 days-in-a-row they join the 100-Day Club. I had 5 new members join over the last 6 months. They have all completed specific requirements. Every day their practice includes 3 important elements: listening, notereading and review. Pictured is one of my students who is also in the 365-Day Club. She took her violin all the way to China to continue her daily practicing. What wonderful group of dedicated students I have. Congrats to all my club members!

Group Lessons

Twinkler "Bumper Pads"
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An important part of the Suzuki Method is group lessons which in my studio we hold each month. We practice various techniques in addition to playing the literature together. The "antennas" you see here are actually straws sticking up through their F-holes. I use these to help students with the creation of a nice straight bow close enough to the bridge for good tone quality. I thought this was a really cute picture!