Specialist in String Education
“Teaching in order to become our own Teacher”
Very often we do all we can so the students can remember everything we tell them. However the only way to realise “what really matters and why” is by either hearing & seeing ourselves or by trying to help someone else.
In most cases when we start to “help &teach each other” we then slowly start to realise what we were being taught in the first place. 
As Plato said. “The beginning is the most important part of the work”.
On the violin the “beginning” takes the longest time to settle so take your time…
Chamber Music is all about: Connecting, Feeling, Listening, Observing, Noticing. Reacting, Imagining , Creating , Breathing together, Helping, Inspiring and Encouraging each other to simply enjoy the time together…….
Observing in Silence enhances our ability to react in a better way.
The silent mind provides the highest level of alertness which helps us consciously absorb our observations.
” Building our personal musical taste”
Taking time and discussing the music , harmony, characters, dynamic, mood, creating stories and making our own personal notes is an essential part of learning how to read beyond the notes.
Teaching the depth of music right from the beginning. This way learning to play, and reading new repertoire becomes an exciting adventure that never ends.
Connecting the bow , sustaining the sound or practicing long musical phrase is no different to supporting and holding each others hands no matter where we stand…… It’s all about finding the way to connect.
Never stop working on your “Sloth” arm. Keep feeling, Keep relaxing….let the weight of your arm create the natural sound, practice letting it go or simply hang a sloth on your arm.
