Author: Jenna
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2022 In Review
What a year it’s been! I’m so thankful for all of the opportunities I’ve had this past year and it makes me feel very fortunate to look back on what I’ve been able to do. When we are caught up in the grind and just getting by day to day, it can be hard to remember… Read more
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Summer 2022 Recital
This past Sunday was a big day for my studio!! I had my first ever student recital. We started the event off with a group rendition of Twinkle Variation A, then 13 of my students gave beautiful performances. All of them played so well, and it’s so impressive to think that about half of them… Read more
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How to Start Your Own Music Lessons Studio
Before I branched out on my own and started a violin studio, I remember looking on Pinterest, Google, Facebook, Instagram… anything I could think of for tips and advice! A lot of the stuff I read was helpful, but after a year of doing this on my own, I had my own tips to share.… Read more
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3 Goals for My Violin Students in 2022
New Year’s Day and the first few weeks of January are always great times to check in, reflect, and set new goals. I’ve found that I grew more from the teachers who set clear goals for me than the ones who played things more by ear, and I strive each year to be a better… Read more
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What is the Best Age to Start Violin Lessons?
One of the most common questions I get is “how old does my child need to be to take lessons?” The answer (as are most things involving parenting) is complex. I can tell you that I am certified to teach as young as 3 years old and that through the Suzuki program with it’s encouraging… Read more
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Why Getting the Right Size Violin Matters
Did you know that violins come in multiple different sizes? It’s true! While most adults play on full size violins, there are 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, and even 1/16 size violins for children. Whether your child is 3, 7, 14, or even if you’re an adult student yourself, getting the right size violin is crucial… Read more
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10 Steps for a Great Practice Session
1.) Eliminate Distractions In order to have a good practice session, this should be one of the first steps you take. Go into a room by yourself with no TVs, Video Games, or Computers to distract you. I am tempted to say leave your phone in your case, but since so many of us use… Read more
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Dear Students
I’ve thought about starting a blog for some time now, but I’ve gone back and forth about what I wanted the first post to be. It seemed so complicated and I felt a lot of pressure to make it amazing, but honestly, I don’t want this to be complicated. There’s a lot of things in… Read more