Hello! And welcome to my blog!
First off, I'm so happy I figured out how to do this... You will soon find out I'm not the most 'tech-savvy' of people.
The goals of this blog are simple: I want to share with you a bit about my life as a violinist. I get a lot of questions like, 'So what does a violinist do?' or 'What is your goal with all this school and practicing?' I'm going to be answering some of those questions!
I also want to give you some tips and tricks for practicing, to hopefully make your life as a violinist (or your child's musical journey) easier and more fun! All the practice we do on a daily basis, along with the criticism (whether constructive or otherwise) can really wear you down!
That brings me to a great starting point: practice!
The first thing you have to do is make yourself a comfortable practice nook. Somewhere that works for you- some people need to go into a room away from the 'hub' of the home, some people need to be nearer to the action. It depends on your focus abilities.
First off, I'm so happy I figured out how to do this... You will soon find out I'm not the most 'tech-savvy' of people.
The goals of this blog are simple: I want to share with you a bit about my life as a violinist. I get a lot of questions like, 'So what does a violinist do?' or 'What is your goal with all this school and practicing?' I'm going to be answering some of those questions!
I also want to give you some tips and tricks for practicing, to hopefully make your life as a violinist (or your child's musical journey) easier and more fun! All the practice we do on a daily basis, along with the criticism (whether constructive or otherwise) can really wear you down!
That brings me to a great starting point: practice!
The first thing you have to do is make yourself a comfortable practice nook. Somewhere that works for you- some people need to go into a room away from the 'hub' of the home, some people need to be nearer to the action. It depends on your focus abilities.
Your practice nook needs to be inspiring. You can have inspirational quotes, candles, or fresh flowers (watch out for allergies!) to make it more comfortable for you. I have a candle, some cute musical/cat quotes, and some knick-knacks I inherited from my grandmother, who was a great inspiration to me and encouraged my musical education.
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Have a music stand, pencil, and a metronome always at hand. Make sure the music stand can raise (or lower) to whatever height you need- don't slouch or strain to see.
Keep your practice sessions focused and purposeful. Take breaks to hydrate (did I mention having a water or tea nearby??) and keep track of your progress. It's always good to look back and see the result of your hard work.
Stay tuned for my practice log challenge, and practice smart!
Terra
Stay tuned for my practice log challenge, and practice smart!
Terra
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