Suzuki Family Trio Spring 2012 Edition
April 14, 2012
We decided to share another Trio video with all of you to welcome the beautiful spring weather here in California:)
Here’s a picture of how the boys are really enjoying their father/son time together playing violin duets:) It’s so great for parents to play along with their children or if you have more than one child, your children can play together and you can be their audience:) Either way, this is a great way to motivate your child to keep violinin’ 🙂
Daddy Dave practicing with Austin in my studio
Austin Reviewing All Twinkle Variations
April 12, 2012
We decided to review and record Austin playing all of the Twinkle Variations, sorry for my horrible piano accompaniment:(
I think playing review pieces is very beneficial for anyone that’s playing an instrument. Â Austin really enjoyed playing old pieces and it’s becoming a habit of his to review an old piece every time he picks up the violin to practice:)
Practicing Gavotte by F.J. Gossec
April 11, 2012
Austin has started the last piece in Suzuki Book 1, which is probably the most difficult piece in the entire book with lots of new techniques, such as grace notes, accidentals, and slurring 16th notes, which means a much faster finger action is needed on the violin hand.
My suggestion for practicing this piece is focusing on one line a day. Â So far, Austin has done very well with this, but boy is it hard to stop him when he wants to go forward and onto the next line. Â Patience is needed for the both of us in this piece. Â I told him I will be recording him on the entire Suzuki Book 1 after he is finished with Gavotte. Â I think he is looking forward to making this video and sharing it on youtube:)
~ Keep Violinin’
He Has Risen!!!
April 8, 2012
Our first Easter Holiday spent in Mountain House, CA.  No wind, mid 70s perfect weather, and great time with friends and family! Thank you God for everything you’ve given us and continue to bless us with!Â
Austin's class decorating their own Easter baskets:)
Austin and his classmate:)
That's the most children I've ever seen at Central Park in Mountain House, CA
Let's start picking up the eggs!!!
Keepviolinin 