Why add a blog onto my website? Very simple. It is an easy way for people to understand what I am like as a person and instrumental teacher. On this blog, I will write about my current thoughts on music education and answer some of the questions that I am routinely asked by parents and students.
To that end... For little kids, I like to start about the age of 5 and use a method developed by Geza Silvay called 'Colour Strings'. I don't teach the Suzuki Method. I do not have a problem with those that do- its just not my thing. Give me a little time. I hope to include links on the website...when I figure out how to... No, I do not currently play in an orchestra. I have never played at full professional level- I would be under that standard. I play about 8th Grade to Associate level at present on violin. On viola, I am about 7th (???). I hope to be practicing a lot more this year. At present, I have been teaching myself how to play the piano. To be honest, orchestral playing isn't my thing at the moment anyway. I'm more into teaching students from beginners up to (and including) about grade 7 AMEB.
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