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I’m a member of an international quartet called Music2Gether Quartet that connects sister cities in the US and Budapest with Western Galilee. My husband Ken and I teach students at the Akko Conservatory and Matte Asher Conservatory in Western Galilee virtually and will be returning to Israel soon for more concerts and workshops, as wellContinue reading “Music2Gether: Making Connections”

John was about 9 years old. He’d been studying violin with me for about 5 years and it was my studio recital day. Right before it was time for him to perform, he walked quickly over to where I was sitting and asked in a whisper, “How does my piece start again?” Remembering how nervousContinue reading “Why Study Music?”

When a parent entertains the notion of providing a music education for their child, the idea often comes with a number of questions. Over the years, certain questions always pop up, so here’s a quick reference to help you on your way to taking that first lesson.  How old should my child be?  The benefitsContinue reading “Learning to Play Music: An essential life skill”

With the ever-increasing busyness of our schedules, the joy of “the process” can be lost in the tyranny of the urgent. As a music teacher, it is always important for me to balance the lengthy process of learning to play an instrument beautifully with the immediate tasks required to reach an intended outcome. Setting goalsContinue reading “Now is the Fun Part!”

We’ve all heard the phrase “the lazy days of summer.” However, when the summer months roll around, they should be anything but lazy! With kids out of school and the deadlines of classroom assignments no longer looming, it’s a perfect time for deep exploration of interests and the rigorous development of skills particularly associated withContinue reading “Heat Waves and Music Staves “

Studying a musical instrument gives many opportunities to take the stage and share your talent! Most music teachers will integrate performance as an important part of the educational experience. Why is performance such a vital part of a solid music education?  It’s a chance to express yourself through your instrument!  Music is a language andContinue reading “Take the Stage!”

This may surprise you, but kids aren’t bored enough these days. Boredom is the breeding ground for creativity. If every single moment of a child’s life is scheduled, there’s no room for exploration, outside-of-the-box thinking, and just plain old free play. It was against the rules at my house to utter the phrase, “I’m bored!”Continue reading “Make Time to Get Bored”

Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, a violinist and educator, stated, “Man is the son of his environment.” As parents, we  strive to provide that essential climate where children can grow without any barriers to their success. But what is an excellent environment? Incorporate these Five Environmental C’s for a great start.  Comfortable?  In his book The Joy ofContinue reading “Spruce up Your Child’s Learning Environment”