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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Aug 18, 20172 min read
Review - Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families
Christine Wilson Goodner’s Beyond the Music Lesson is a well-thought out resource written for Suzuki parents and teachers alike. My...
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Rachel Samson
Jan 29, 20172 min read
4th Condition for Developing Great Ability: Provide A Great Deal of Training
This is the 4th section of a 5-part series outlining Shinichi Suzuki's "Conditions for Developing Great Ability" from Chapter 2 of his...
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Rachel Samson
Jan 24, 20177 min read
2nd Condition for Developing Great Ability: Environment
This is the 2nd section of a 5-part series outlining Shinichi Suzuki's "Conditions for Developing Great Ability" from Chapter 2 of his...
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Rachel Samson
Jan 22, 20172 min read
1st Condition for Developing Great Ability: Early Start
This is the 1st section of a 5-part series outlining Shinichi Suzuki's "Conditions for Developing Great Ability" from Chapter 2 of his...
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Sep 29, 20161 min read
Climb your way to the top with Monkey Song!
Confession time. I remember seeing the Twinkle A rhythm as a youngster, and thinking that it looked SO HARD! 16th notes, 8th notes,...
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Sep 19, 20161 min read
Let's play Mississippi Stop Stop
Are you tired of playing Mississippi Stop Stop all by yourself? Problem solved--we can play it together in this video! If you were born...
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Sep 19, 20161 min read
Want a better bow hold? Try the Mouse House.
If you want an easy way to remember how to set up a beautiful bow hold, check out the Mouse House. I made this video especially for my...
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Sep 13, 20161 min read
3 Ways to Make Your Practice Space Better
Practice makes permanent, so make sure you're set up for success! These tips don't just work for violin, viola, and cello--they work for...
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Jan 24, 20161 min read
Cello & Turntable
We just got some new gear, a looper and effects pedal! And sometimes you just have to have fun with the music you make. Here's us in the...
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Oct 30, 20144 min read
Practicing Cello - Let's Do This!
Even though every student is unique and has their own challenges to overcome on cello, the basics of good practicing stay the same. Most...
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