Practice Tips For Parents (+ Downloadable Practice Sheet)
While children bring joy to all of our lives, they also can sometimes make practice time a bit of a struggle! That's why I've compiled by...
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The Tune Project
- Feb 26, 2021
- 2 min
How To STOP Relying On Sheet Music
It's no secret that having a trained ear is an important part of playing an instrument, and learning tunes by ear is a valuable skill to...
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The Tune Project
- Feb 10, 2021
- 3 min
The Georgia Shuffle
Shuffle, intro, kick-off, whatever you choose to call it - it's a rhythm we use primarily to introduce a tune and count in our bandmates...
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The Tune Project
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
Hooked Bowing Technique
In my most recent video, we learned all about the concept of hooked bowings. I find this particular type of bowing interesting, because...
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The Tune Project
- Jan 9, 2021
- 3 min
5 Realistic Violin Goals
It's a new year, and that means new goals and resolutions are underway! At this time last year, no one could have possibly predicted what...
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The Tune Project
- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min
Up On The Housetop
In my latest video, I walked you through the melody of holiday favorite, 'Up On The Housetop'. I hope you enjoyed learning this one! If...
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The Tune Project
- Dec 16, 2020
- 1 min
Happy Holidays From The Tune Project!
Well, it's that time of year! Every year during the month of December, I have so much fun putting together and sharing fun holiday...
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The Tune Project
- Nov 14, 2020
- 2 min
Leather Britches
In my latest video on The Tune Project YouTube channel, I walk you through how to play this classic tune, Leather Britches, This is one...
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The Tune Project
- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
The Myth Of Talent
Talent is a funny thing. It's one of those traits that you're either born with or you're not. You either have a knack for certain things,...
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The Tune Project
- Oct 7, 2020
- 2 min
Let's Make A Practice Plan!
Now that we're moving into the holiday season, it is a great time to re-evaluate and revamp our practice routines! Let's take a look at...
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The Tune Project
- Sep 16, 2020
- 3 min
Tips for Adult Beginners
I recently made a video specifically for you adult beginners out there who might be struggling to find your stride, or maybe you're just...
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The Tune Project
- Sep 5, 2020
- 2 min
Ease the Squeeze
Are you a serial squeezer? Do you find that your left hand feels exhausted even after playing your violin for just a short while? I...
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The Tune Project
- Aug 24, 2020
- 1 min
Fly Me To The Moon
I'm glad so many of you have enjoyed learning "Fly Me To The Moon" by ear from my violin tutorial video. By popular demand, here is free...
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The Tune Project
- Aug 24, 2020
- 1 min
Moon River
I'm glad so many of you have enjoyed learning "Moon River" by ear from my violin tutorial video posted last year. By popular demand, here...
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The Tune Project
- Aug 12, 2020
- 3 min
Back-To-School Tips
To go along with my latest video, I have compiled a list of three of my top tips (plus a bonus tip!) for all of you young, aspiring...
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The Tune Project
- Aug 7, 2020
- 1 min
'Maria' from West Side Story
One of the first times I heard West Side Story referenced was by my music theory teacher when I was a freshman in high school. We were...
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The Tune Project
- Aug 3, 2020
- 3 min
Practice Makes Progress
I recently had a student tell me, "Sometimes I'll pick up my violin for the first time all day and play something through with no...
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The Tune Project
- Jul 14, 2020
- 2 min
Wagon Wheel, Solo 3
We made it to the last solo from Wagon Wheel! I hope you have been enjoying this little series, and hopefully by now you are a Wagon...
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The Tune Project
- Jul 2, 2020
- 2 min
Wagon Wheel, Solo 2
I hope you all enjoyed learning the first solo/break from Wagon Wheel! I am back for round two with this second break. As you can see...
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The Tune Project
- Jun 27, 2020
- 1 min
Wagon Wheel, Solo 1
In my latest video tutorial, I demonstrate how to play the first fiddle solo from Wagon Wheel. This song is played in the key of A Major...
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