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Alexander Technique in instrumental teaching
For the last four years while studying at the Royal College of Music I have incorporated Alexander Technique into my daily violin practice. Many musicians turn to this technique after experiencing difficulty with their instrument; either having physical pain, extreme tendonitis or performance...
Sample pupil scheme of work- 'Tom' (grade 2/3)
The following pupil case study illustrates much of my teaching philosophy and pedagogical techniques I employ. Tom: Pupil Profile Name: Tom Age: 8 Previous experience Tom studies at an Italian music school after school. He has been learning the violin for two and a half years and is...
My Teaching Ethos
I first taught the violin at the age of 16, putting a pupil through an Associated Board grade three exam within18 months and gaining a merit. My interest in teaching first developed due to my desire to understand how the violin works. During my practice I enjoy breaking problems down into small...
Support Materials for Advanced Students
There are many support materials for music students around now which is great. Here a few suggestions based on experiences of what has worked well in the past for more advanced pupils. Simon Fisher ‘Basics’ An excellent resource, Simon Fischer has written articles for the Strad magazine...
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Remember why you first started playing!
Many people who play a musical instrument are drawn to it because of a particular event or experience; I remember as a young child a memorable concert where Sarah Chang played the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto and from that moment on I was transfixed! However, it is easy to become ‘bogged...
The Orchestrate Music Course
My recent successes have included being an integral teacher for the Orchestrate music course. This is a course for companies to enhance their team building skills. See http://www.catalystglobal.com/our_events/ for more details. I have been present from the start, when we produced a...
The Importance of Live Performances
One of my most treasured memories as a child was watching Joshua Bell perform the Barber Violin Concerto at a Prom in the Royal Albert Hall. I was 10 years old and I remember fighting my way to the front row and as I watched him I thought, 'this is what I want to do with my life'. Years later...
Benefits of playing violin.
'My idea is that there is music in the air, music all around us; the world is full of it, and you simply take as much as you require.'~Edward Elgar Playing violin might appear like a very romantic and beautiful activity. When the sound floats in the air and one emotion is touched by...