The Power of Words when teaching a stringed instrument
Over the last few years, in my own journey of learning the violin and the viola, I have been very privileged to take lessons with a wonderful teacher - the Hungarian violinist, Kato Havas. One area in which she has given me much to think about - especially with regard to the way I teach my own [...]
Teaching Adults the Violin or Viola
I’ve taught many adult violinist and violists, some who have come to me as a total beginner (perhaps who had always wanted to learn a stringed instrument but had never had the time or opportunity before), and others who have played for many years or wish to take it up again after a long break. [...]