Welcome Back to Violin Lessons!

It was so exciting seeing everyone back together again at group class this past week. There was so much participation, listening, and friendships being rekindled. I look forward to the next few months working together to prep for recitals and enjoy learning from one another.

What you need to know for September: 

SAO Student Day, Fiddle Registration & Parent Ed Event

The SAO Student Day is on Saturday November 7th and takes place at Althouse Building (Western University). Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Save a stamp and don't mail in your registration, but hand them in at lesson. Registration due October 1st.

Fiddle class continues to run Saturdays 1:30-2:30 at my place. Want to start your fiddle education early? You can find sheet music to all tunes we've learned in past classes in lesson.

Test your knowledge of Suzuki philosophy at the Parent Ed event on Tuesday September 29th and find support from other parents. We are all in this musical journey together! Let's start the year off inspired!

As you continue to get your schedules and routines in check, ask yourself the following questions:

When is daily practice scheduled throughout the week for you and/or your child?

Have you made listening to the Suzuki music convenient and daily?

Is your review chart, jar, calendar, etc. in sight when you practice as a reminder?

Do you have a binder ready to go for all your practice charts and handouts?

Get your ipad, iphone or other mobile devices ready with practice apps: look for free metronomes, tuners, and note naming games!

I have a bunch of posts planned for the next few months. Hopefully you'll find reassurance in what you have already established in your family's 'Suzuki' lifestyle or find inspiration to make some healthy changes. Have a topic you want to discuss or to learn a little bit more about? Let me know!

On another note, music and teaching is such a huge part of my life, but I think it's important for all of us to have other passions and interests other then what we do for a living. Things that we do just for us, for our health, for our sanity, that get us out into the world and experience nature and the freedom and inspiration that comes with it. My dad and I ran a 12km trail run at Fanshawe Park on Saturday September 12th, 2015. Such a great ending to a relaxing summer!

This was such a great event hosted by MEC! So organized and simple. Check out more events at MEC HERE and challenge yourself to a race with a family member or friend!

See the sprint to the end below. We finished together at 1 hr. 17 minutes.