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Some tips and articles written by Lauren & Mike Williams to help with practicing and what to do in certain situations with learning the violin.

The Fourth Finger

The Perpetual Motion is the first song in the Suzuki books to incorporate the fourth finger. When you play fourth finger it will be the same note as the open string to the right e.g. 4th finger on the open … Continue reading

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The “Bunny” Bow Hold

Learning how to hold the bow can seem very technical in the beginning and there are many specifics. Trying to explain all the details of holding the bow may seem like a lot for a child. Here is a fun … Continue reading

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Memorizing “Pepperoni Pizza” Twinkle

Having good memorizing skills will help later on if you ever want to perform a piece for a recital. There is something freeing about playing from memory rather than having to use energy to read the notes off the page. … Continue reading

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6th Grade Violin Rehearsal – Cario Middle School – Mount Pleasant

Lauren and I had the privilege of rehearsing with the 6th grade violins at Cario Middle School for the Mark Wood Experience Electrify Your Strings school concert. They were playing “Born to be Wild” which gives variety to what the … Continue reading

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