2011 Fall Violin Recital

Marlor Music Studio ~ Fall Violin Recital ~ Layton Library

My studio welcomes 2 new students this year: Julie and Jamie

7 Lovely Violins, 7 Lovely Performances

Entire year without missing a single day of practice!

Margaret Simon was our lovely pianist for this recital...Thank-you Margaret for providing our piano accompaniment tonight!!!

Vivaldi Concerto

Fall Violin Recital Rehearsal 2011

I can't believe I have a student playing the Vivaldi Concertos! Amanda has been taking from me for 5 years (slightly longer than I've been a mom). I'm so proud of how hard all my students work and how well they play. Congratulations on all the fantastic performances this evening!

Suzuki Davis Grand Concert

This year's grand concert had a Halloween theme!

Playing everything on the program that they know, the performers got to also dress up in costume. Starting with the most advanced pieces and adding students to the stage with each selection, by the time the beginning twinkles are played, the stage is packed!

Annual Parent Retreat

Monday After Labor Day

We enjoyed sun chips, caramel bugles, and oreos in my cozy basement living room while we discussed the Suzuki philosophy. The main thing that sets the Suzuki approach to learning violin apart from traditional methods is that Dr. Suzuki very strongly believed that talent is something that is learned, not something we simply have or do not have. What I love about my studio families is how all of us have taken to heart that we BELIEVE in our violin students, in their great potential. As they continue to work hard, they grow. It is a beautiful thing for me to witness. Thank-you for entrusting me with the nurturing of your talent development in music!

Annual Student Party

Despite beautiful weather in the morning hours, it turned out to be a windy, cloudy afternoon. But that didn't stop us from having a good time. We played games, enjoyed snacks, and some brave students even ventured outside!

Annual Student Party ~ Monday after Memorial Day

I have a wonderful violin studio! We missed those who couldn't make it.

Winter Term Ends, Summer Term Begins Soon...

I thought that a great way to celebrate the ending of our winter term would be to update our studio blog with all of the wonderful events we were able to enjoy throughout the school year. I'm looking forward to the progress that will be made this summer by my wonderful students!

2011 Spring Recital

Spring Violin Recital

Monday, April 18, 2011 at the Layton Library

Rhody Travels Around the World!

Group Number Finale

100 Days-in-a-Row of practice certificate presented. So impressive. Great job!!!

365 Days-in-a-Row of practice certificate also presented. Wow, what an accomplishment!

My boys are my biggest supporters!!!

We enjoyed refreshments,

to go with our theme,

from around the world.

Video from Spring Violin Recital

Enjoy our rendition of Rhody Travels...

Native Utah, China, Egypt, Tennessee, Utah-Pioneers

Suzuki Convention

This year, the Suzuki Association of Utah decided to do something a little different with their annual convention. Instead of having a separate parent portion of the event, parents and teachers were invited to share the day together, taking classes that would inspire and uplift. I was able to attend a 1/2 day with one of my studio parents and it was, as always, a wonderful experience. As a teacher, there is always room for improvement and much to learn - I'm grateful to be given the opportunity to learn from the most experienced of teachers. I also feel very lucky to have received this beautiful bead counter from a class on practicing tips - I am enjoying the use of it for repetitions completed in my studio back home!

Suzuki Graduation

I lead Bach Bourree at the Suzuki Graduation Concert

Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Clearfield High School

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This year, I had the privilege of my very small studio representing 4 different graduation groups. Congratulations on all of your hard work!!!

Twinkles

Gossec Gavotte

Boccherini Minuet

Bach Bourree