And in the beginning, there was safety in open strings. In whatever activity you prefer, use a progression in which the student can play an open string when they panic...
Many musicians know John Philip Sousa composed the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine March, but few people know about the Shrine Bands raising money for the Shriners Hospitals for children.
While some concepts such as phrasing are relatively straightforward to address, intonation can be tough for young players to grasp and is an ongoing process.
Few things excite people as much as being in the presence of a celebrity. Indeed, on many occasions I’ve had the opportunity to witness first-hand the reactions of people in...