Kitchen Table String Repairs

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Participants will learn about basic string instrument repairs under the guidance of luthier Dalton Potter.  “First watch, then do” is the basic method for imparting the most commonly performed repair and maintenance procedures. Potential topics covered include how to cut a bridge, refit friction pegs, set up fallen soundposts (and how to tell whether they...

A New Way to Practice: Rollin’ Practice Support

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Do you or your students need help with practicing? This course outlines a system for creating accountability and emotional regulation that will allow for better practice outcomes and smoother learning.

Developing the Cellist’s Bow Arm Through the Suzuki Repertoire

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Supplementary also includes book overviews. Teacher trainer Nancy Hair will be expanding on the development of the bow arm, from pre-twinkle exercises to advanced skills needed in the late Suzuki books and beyond.

Teaching Musicality through the Fundamentals of Technique

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This enrichment course will explore how we achieve musicality in our students through the fundamentals of violin technique, from the beginning of their studies on the violin to advanced level artistry. We will consider establishing posture set-up and balance for the violin and bow, left hand position, scale training, shifting, vibrato, an emphasis on the...

Teaching Musicality Through the Fundamentals of Technique

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This enrichment course will explore how we achieve musicality in our students through the fundamentals of violin technique, from the beginning of their studies on the violin to advanced level artistry. We will consider establishing posture set-up and balance for the violin and bow, left hand position, scale training, shifting, vibrato, an emphasis on the...

Introducción al Método Kodály

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El curso de Introducción al Método Kodály está dirigido a profesores(as) de música, en el cual los(as) participantes conocerán y vivenciarán los elementos más importantes para el trabajo usando este método con niños y niñas a partir de los 4 años. Estará bajo la coordinación de la reconocida maestra Lydia Mills. Para tomar el curso...

Introducción al Método Kodály

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El curso de Introducción al Método Kodály está dirigido a profesores(as) de música, en el cual los(as) participantes conocerán y vivenciarán los elementos más importantes para el trabajo usando este método con niños y niñas a partir de los 4 años. Estará bajo la coordinación de la reconocida maestra Lydia Mills. Para tomar el curso...