Dear Violin Families,
If you have not already rented or purchased a violin, the following is a list of violin brands that might come up in your Internet searches. I have put together these two lists with firsthand experience with every brand.
The ones to avoid: Mendini, Merano, Odoca, Palatina, Cecilio (anything that says "Starter Kit")
The ones that are higher quality: Yamaha, Cremona, Eastman, Scherl & Roth, WM Lewis & Son
Here is an article that you might find helpful: http://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/201011/11787/
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SAVE THE DATE: Wellington Preparatory Holiday Show:
Thursday, December 8th at 6:30pm
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The following are 5 reasons why students listen to their Suzuki CD. If you have not already purchased the CD or downloaded the album off of iTunes for your child, I have provided the instructions further below.
Here are 5 reasons to listen to the Suzuki Music
Instructions:
(The children do not need to bring the book to school yet.)
Here is the link to purchase both the BOOK AND CD: http://www.sharmusic.com/Suzuki/Violin-School/Part-47-CD-Combo/Suzuki-Violin-School-Method-Book-and-CD-Volume-1-Performed-by-Preucil.axd#sthash.GXfXBrPS.dpbs
Here is the link to purchase JUST THE BOOK: http://www.amazon.com/Suzuki-Violin-School-Part-Vol/dp/0757900615
Here are the directions to purchase the ALBUM OFF OF iTUNES:
-- In iTunes, search, "suzuki violin school, vol. 1"
Thank you!
Miss Bonnie
If you have not already rented or purchased a violin, the following is a list of violin brands that might come up in your Internet searches. I have put together these two lists with firsthand experience with every brand.
The ones to avoid: Mendini, Merano, Odoca, Palatina, Cecilio (anything that says "Starter Kit")
The ones that are higher quality: Yamaha, Cremona, Eastman, Scherl & Roth, WM Lewis & Son
Here is an article that you might find helpful: http://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/201011/11787/
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SAVE THE DATE: Wellington Preparatory Holiday Show:
Thursday, December 8th at 6:30pm
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The following are 5 reasons why students listen to their Suzuki CD. If you have not already purchased the CD or downloaded the album off of iTunes for your child, I have provided the instructions further below.
Here are 5 reasons to listen to the Suzuki Music
- Listening is the foundation of the Suzuki Method. It’s the keystone.
- Listening is our ear training that we will be using to match our playing to.
- Listening allows us to play that internal song from memory that we try to copy on our instruments.
- Listening also allows students to discover and choose the notes for themselves, so the teacher can concentrate on the physical challenges that constitute the real difficulties of playing the violin.
- Suzuki music is beautiful music. Suzuki said, if children hear fine music from the day of their birth and learn to play it, they develop sensitivity, discipline and endurance. They get a beautiful heart.”
Instructions:
(The children do not need to bring the book to school yet.)
Here is the link to purchase both the BOOK AND CD: http://www.sharmusic.com/Suzuki/Violin-School/Part-47-CD-Combo/Suzuki-Violin-School-Method-Book-and-CD-Volume-1-Performed-by-Preucil.axd#sthash.GXfXBrPS.dpbs
Here is the link to purchase JUST THE BOOK: http://www.amazon.com/Suzuki-Violin-School-Part-Vol/dp/0757900615
Here are the directions to purchase the ALBUM OFF OF iTUNES:
-- In iTunes, search, "suzuki violin school, vol. 1"
Thank you!
Miss Bonnie
Here are some resources that might be helpful as your child begins/continues on his/her musical journey.
Suzuki Association of the Americas website:
https://suzukiassociation.org
SHAR Music: (a place to purchase all-things-violin)
http://www.sharmusic.com
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Literature about Suzuki Philosophy/Helping your child practice at home:
1.) Nurtured by Love by: Shinichi Suzuki
https://books.google.com/books/about/Nurtured_by_Love.html?id=eHr1ngEACAAJ&source=kp_cover&hl=en
2.) Ability Development From Age Zero by: Shinichi Suzuki
https://books.google.com/books/about/Ability_Development_from_Age_Zero.html?id=D90AnwEACAAJ&source=kp_cover
3.) Helping Parents Practice: Ideas For Making It Easier, Volume 1
http://www.amazon.com/Helping-Parents-Practice-Making-Easier/dp/0976785439
4.) Building Violin Skills by: Edmund Sprunger
http://www.amazon.com/Building-Violin-Skills-Edmund-Sprunger/dp/0976785447
5.) The Talent Code by: Daniel Coyle
http://thetalentcode.com/
Suzuki Association of the Americas website:
https://suzukiassociation.org
SHAR Music: (a place to purchase all-things-violin)
http://www.sharmusic.com
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Literature about Suzuki Philosophy/Helping your child practice at home:
1.) Nurtured by Love by: Shinichi Suzuki
https://books.google.com/books/about/Nurtured_by_Love.html?id=eHr1ngEACAAJ&source=kp_cover&hl=en
2.) Ability Development From Age Zero by: Shinichi Suzuki
https://books.google.com/books/about/Ability_Development_from_Age_Zero.html?id=D90AnwEACAAJ&source=kp_cover
3.) Helping Parents Practice: Ideas For Making It Easier, Volume 1
http://www.amazon.com/Helping-Parents-Practice-Making-Easier/dp/0976785439
4.) Building Violin Skills by: Edmund Sprunger
http://www.amazon.com/Building-Violin-Skills-Edmund-Sprunger/dp/0976785447
5.) The Talent Code by: Daniel Coyle
http://thetalentcode.com/