Author: Jenna
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Spring 2025 Violin Recitals
My studio has been very busy! 32 of my students participated in one of two recitals on Saturday, May 10th. This was the first year I’ve tried having two different recitals instead of one giant one. Recitals were much shorter and I was able to group students of similar ages together. Students seemed confident and… Read more
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Spring & Summer 2025 Most Requested Wedding Songs
I generally put together a list of music for the prelude and postlude of a wedding, but couples generally like to pick their own music for the processional, unity ceremony, and recessional. Below are the top 5 most requested songs for the start of this year! 5.) I Will Follow You Into the Dark This… Read more
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Practice Incentives for Violin Students
As a private studio teacher, you may have struggled with your personal philosophy behind practice incentives. We want to be careful to encourage intrinsic motivation in a student rather than squashing it with extrinsic motivators. Students should practice because it makes them better, and they’ll be able to play more music when they’re better at… Read more
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Violin Studio Back to School Notes
We started our Fall Semester on September 3rd, and this school year is already off to a busy start! Each student got to start off the semester with a sweet treat, made by my mother (and I helped)! We have some exciting things planned for this month, including a trip on the 28th to the… Read more
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Ada Village Farmers Market Performance Recap
We had a blast at the Ada Village Farmers Market playing group songs and duets for shoppers and farmers! I was joined by Dr. Sarah Abbott Boerema and her students for a fun morning of fiddle duets. I was so thrilled for my students to have an opportunity to play music outside of the Suzuki… Read more
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2024 Spring Recital Recap
Last month, we enjoyed lovely performances from nearly every one of my students. I am so humbled by the growth my studio has shown in the past three years. At my first recital, I had 13 kids perform. I had nearly 30 perform this time! Since we have grown so much, we had to find… Read more
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10 Fun Games for a Suzuki Violin Group Lesson
Our Spring recital is finished and the school year is coming to a close. It has been an intense month for all of my students and myself as we finish everything for the semester! We will be celebrating our hard work with a group lesson party during the first weekend of June and I’ve been… Read more
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Farmers Market Tour 2024
We’re gearing up for another summer of beautiful music! Join us in Grandville near the library or in Downtown Ada for fiddle tunes, classical duets, and more! Read more
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5 Ways to Promote your Music Studio
Whether you are a new teacher trying to build your studio, or an established teacher looking to add a few students to your schedule, these tips are sure to help you increase your student base! Have a neat, organized website Cost: $-$$$ Having an organized and professional looking website is, in my opinion, the best… Read more
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2023 Farmers Market Tour
I can’t believe it’s already June! It seems crazy to me that this summer is already upon us, and with that our farmers market fiddle duets are also just around the corner! Come out and support local farmers while listening to us play a bunch of new music, including a brand new hour of violin… Read more