Cherry Blossom Strings

05/05/2016

"NBA coaching great Phil Jackson once said 'Not only is there more to life than basketball, there’s a lot more to basketball than basketball.'
I think the same could be said for music."
Check out this great interview with professional violinist (and former Suzuki student!) Frank Almond.
Frank Almond: On Work, Fun, and the Importance of Both in Dealing with Adversity...

NBA coaching great Phil Jackson once said “Not only is there more to life than basketball, there’s a lot more to basketball than basketball.” I think the same could be said for music. It’s easy...

03/29/2016

How to Make More AND Teach Less this Summer...
What do summer lessons look like in your studio? What are your summer policies?
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03/25/2016

How Sleep Will Boost Your Abilities (Yes, all of them)...
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03/25/2016

“A student is almost always motivated to practice if he leaves his lessons feeling capable.” – Frances Clark
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03/18/2016

3 Ways Music Instruction in Schools Teaches Grit (and Why Children Need it So Badly Now) y

Music education cultivates grit in our children -- a character trait that is eroding in our digital age.

03/04/2016

This short from "From the Top" made me laugh out loud.
Survival Tips for Music Moms
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02/17/2016

The Best Cure for Stage Fright...

February 16, 2016, 3:11 PM · Can words of wisdom conquer stage fright? The right aphorism, deployed at the right time, can help a great deal.

02/17/2016

"So this month let us think about placing an emphasis or turning our focus to building a more positive home and studio practice, teaching, and learning experience for everyone. Let us start by acknowledging how much we treasure each other and our relationships with each other. We can do this by making a list of all the parties involved in our teaching and learning relationship and thinking of ways to show our appreciation. Is it a short note of thanks, a little card that says we are thinking of each other, a small gift, a hug, a few choice words of love? What can we do this week to express how much we care about each other?"

A resource for teachers and parents with a focus on the Suzuki Method. ''To teach is to learn twice." (Joseph Joubert, French moralist).

01/01/2016

Who would have thought? Survey shows that parents and teachers value music education over gym and AP classes... Very interesting!
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The results are in and the support has been measured. Parents and teachers agree, building stronger music programs has become an important issue.

06/09/2015

Getting married this summer? For affordable and beautiful live music, contact us!

08/27/2013

Check out our website with a sample of our music. cherryblossomstrings.weebly.com