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Website Review
Today’s website review is a blog of another music teacher, http://yourangelofmusic.com/ Pros: Aside from having plenty of illustrations and friendly colors, some of the things I really like about the...
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White House of Music: Wisconsin music store
Often times folks (looking for a fun and innovative music teacher) ask me how to get signed up for lessons with me. White House of Music is a family business that provides sales, service, repairs,...
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Circle of 5ths: Finding key signatures
One of my students asked me to explain how to figure out key signature names because he didn’t know what scale to use for different pieces. The circle of 5ths, not to be confused with the circle of...
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The Creative Advisor: Gregory Douglass
http://thecreativeadvisor.com/ is a website I came across yesterday while perusing Facebook and came across Gregory Douglass’ page. He is a songwriter and performer that I was inspired by in college....
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Key Signatures demystified
To follow up on my previous post about about the circle of 5ths and determining what a key signature is I would like to include some more tricks that may help you in figuring out key signatures. First...
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Aloha Song: By Kalani Das
The “Aloha Song” by Kalani Das is a light and fun way to open up a music class, music therapy session or any variety of group activities for children or nursing home group activities. While at the...
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New Page: Violin/Viola
I have created a new page on this site. http://senseisuckow.com/violinviola/. On this page I will be posting videos of warm ups, scales and pieces that my students are working on. If you have...
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Video: D major 2 octave scale
Hey everyone, the long awaited video for D major scale on violin is finally up. Video here. I’m not sure why youtube was so picky about accepting this video but I tried uploaded in 6 times before it...
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Youtube favorite: Violinist with looping pedal
This video has had a second wind on Facebook. I saw this video in the past but I always enjoy seeing the use of electric violin with a looping pedal. Essentially what a looping does is it records a...
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Kalani Das: “Rumble Game”
I have used many of Kalani Das’ materials in my classroom. He has a lot of fun percussion games like the “Rumble Game” shown below. They are excellent for focus and creativity. I like that there are...
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Viola Tutorial Video: My Old Kentucky Home/Good Night
Here is a fun and challenging tune from Gabriel’s Book of Scales and Tunes for Viola. I set the video up for practicing the shifts of the pieces and concluding with a chance to play the piece with me....
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Minuet 1: violin tutorial
Although I was fighting a cold, if you are working on Minuet 1 in the Suzuki book 1 you may find the video helpful. Many of my students struggle with keeping the beat steady through the slurred...
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Minuet 3: video tutorial
Here’s a video I put together for the piece Minuet 3 from the Suzuki violin book 1. This is your chance to practice with the Sensei on the slurred staccato and other tricky spots from this piece. I...
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star: Video Tutorial
This video covers each variation of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star as used in the Suzuki Violin book 1. Happy Practicing!
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Red Desert Violin: Youtube review
I had come across The Red Desert Violin youtube channel about a year ago and respect all the work that has been put into the creation of the numerous instructional and demonstration videos. Loralyn...
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Ring and Swing online video
I have a warm up that I like to use with students both beginning and experienced. It takes a very short amount of time to do but allows the player a chance to focus on instrument tone. The key...
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C Major/A minor scales: Viola Video
Here it is! The video for all of you violists out there looking to practice the C Major and A Minor scales from Gabriel’s book of scales and tunes for viola. I outline each shift and you will also...
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Ask the Sensei: violin mutes
I finally got a question in my inbox from a reader for Ask the Sensei! Yeah! If you are wondering about something music related you can feel free to write me at senseisuckow@gmail.com and I’ll do my...
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Lightly Row: video tutorial
From the Suzuki violin book 1, here is your opportunity to practice Lightly Row with the Sensei. This video is designed simply to give you the opportunity to practice playing through the piece both...
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Original song: Moments
I thought today might be a nice day to share one of my original songs. As a teacher it is important to me to continue being a musician myself. This song is about the continuous search for self...
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