by Lora | May 25, 2017 | Online violin lessons, Suzuki method, Uncategorized, Violin lessons, Violin teachers
Many students are left wondering where they should begin in the Suzuki books, and likewise, sometimes teachers are unsure what level to place a student in. I’ve written these guidelines are according to how I teach the Suzuki material, the supplements I use, and...
by Lora | May 25, 2017 | Online violin lessons, Suzuki method, Uncategorized, Violin lessons, Violin teachers
There are several major players in String Pedagogy and they are all reputable and they strive for well defined, uniform standards. For the most part, they are mutually respectful of each other, however there is little to no coordination or equivalency provided between...
by Lora | Apr 25, 2016 | Online violin lessons
Everyone has one. Or two or three. At least, everyone who is serious about learning to play the violin or fiddle should have. What’s your violin dream tune? Dream tunes keep us motivated by giving us something to shoot for. Your true dream tunes provide the...
by Lora | Apr 11, 2015 | Adult learners, Expressive playing, Online violin lessons
This is a very good and a very common question: As a violin learner, when are you ready to start vibrato? Normally, teachers wait to teach vibrato when their students are in Suzuki Book 3 or its equivalent. But is that just a random choice? Is it tradition that makes...
by Dee | Apr 2, 2014 | Online violin lessons
Hi everyone. Joe here. I am one of the folks behind the curtain who helps things run smoothly here at Red Desert Violin. You might not know it, but RDV is a family venture. I am Lora’s brother (not her husband, as we were amused to hear recently). She is the...
by Lora | Jul 13, 2013 | Online violin lessons
Hi Everyone! More exciting news, this one inspired by an email from reader Linda. She asked if there was any way to sample some of the lessons for my Suzuki book 2 online violin lessons course. There wasn’t, but now there is. This page gives you a look at the...
