Teaching Blog
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Below you will find posts on string and vocal technique, as well as various aspects of classroom and private teaching, music theory, and any other subjects that might arise as a result of my years of teaching and performing experience. Some posts are geared toward music teachers, others toward students, but almost all of them will have good information for musician (if I do say so myself).
Primary Yellow Scales - Upper String Scale Series #3
The major scales that begin on the first finger use the yellow pattern. When I was developing this system I debated for a long time about starting with E Major or E-flat Major. E-flat is perhaps the more common key, and both keys are equivalent as far as resonance is concerned, with two open strings to resonate freely (A
Primary Red Scales - Upper String Scale Series #1
Since I tried to make this system build up in skill level as much as possible it made sense to begin with the scales that start on the open strings. Once my beginning students have spent time with the red pattern…
Upper String Scale Introduction
I have always loved scales. They are the first thing I try to figure out whenever I am handed an unfamiliar instrument. Because of my obsession with them I have found, modified, and invented many different ways to practice them. As a teacher, I love them because they can be used to work many different aspects of…