All adult beginners articles
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BlogsCello Notes: Music and the Urgency of Time by adult cello learner, Mavis Himes
Psychoanalyst Mavis Himes presents an excerpt from her memoir, which explores her musical journey of learning the cello later in life
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Premium ❘ FeatureThe DIY approach: Self-taught string playing
Can you teach yourself the violin? Violinist, teacher and author Celia Cobb believed it to be impossible – until a new book made her re-evaluate some of her assumptions
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BlogsHow to adapt the Suzuki Method for adult learners - violinist Meghan Faw
Using the method while teaching adults requires a different approach from teaching children, writes the Suzuki-trained violin teacher
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BlogsHow I found my violin (or rather, how my violin found me) - Lois de Cruz
Lois de Cruz shares how buying a £150 violin led to a musical journey that has helped her through a time of need and grief
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BlogsCreating an immersive musical experience as an adult learner: violinist Julia Reddy
Alongside regular lessons and practice, Julia Reddy shares four ways to inject more music into your daily life for adult students
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FocusThe Strad Podcast #103: adult learner mindset with violinist Rachael Ridge
Embracing gradual growth and progress, curiosity and a willingness to make mistakes is crucial for adults learning a musical instrument, says the violinist
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Premium ❘ Feature‘Early focus on musicality helps adults thrive’ - Billy Tobenkin on adult learning
Billy Tobenkin on why he believes it is beneficial for adult learners to dive straight into ‘grown-up’ repertoire – offering tips on how to proceed
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BlogsThe dark side of being an adult violin beginner: Rachael Ridge
Adult beginners face judgement, pressures and constraints not often associated with younger students, and teachers must aim to be inclusive of late-starters, writes the violinist
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BlogsDo adult beginners learn differently from kids?
Teachers need to consider an adult pupil’s past lived experiences in lessons, writes violinist Rachael Ridge
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Blogs10 tips on how to stay motivated as an adult beginner violin student
Consistency, support and perspective are just some of the keys for continuous progress, writes violinist and teacher Rachael Ridge
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BlogsTeaching adult students: Find a teacher with passion and dedication
Finding the right teacher can eliminate many of the insecurities associated with learning an instrument as an adult. Cellist and teacher Ariane Zandi shares her experience from a teacher’s perspective