Resources

Links

• Dyslexia and learning Violin : Written by a parent. Includes best-practices of a couple pedagogy methods besides Suzuki Violin Method.
• Gills Music (Antioch/Brentwood border) : My local violin/guitar students will find Gills Music store a helpful resource for rentals, music, instrument accessories.
• Golden Bough (my band) : Rooted in the traditional Celtic music of Ireland and Scotland (as well as Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, French Brittany and Spanish Galicia), this trio of modern day minstrels has expanded upon these ethnic styles through the development of intriguing arrangements and original compositions. In this way, they have created a sound unique unto themselves. Since their formation in 1980, Golden Bough has traveled great distances to numerous countries, to bring their music to enthusiastic folk fans the world over. Backing themselves on an array of acoustic instruments (Celtic harp, guitar, octave-mandolin, mandolin, accordion, violin, penny-whistle and bodhran) they blend their voices in pristine three-part harmony and feature haunting solo vocals. In the recording studio, as well as on stage, Golden Bough captures the essence and joy of traditional music.
• Guitars for young players. : Good to Very Good Steel or Nylon String Guitars. An expert player can make even a crummy instrument sound good. But a beginning player will probably be demoralized by trying to learn on a crummy instrument. So, if he wants to give his child the best chance to succeed at learning the guitar, buy a guitar that is: playable and decent quality, and the right size.
• Mark O'Connor Violin Method - Article : Article on Mark O'Connors newly released Violin Method.
• SHAR MUSIC : Books, violin rentals/purchases, accessories.
• Suzuki Association of the Americas : The Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc. is the non-profit organization officially licensed to support, guide, and promote Suzuki education in North, Central, and South America. We are a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children.
• Tidy website for all things violin

Files

• ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR THE JOB (1).docx
  EVERY TOOL THE NEW VIOLIN or GUITAR STUDENT NEEDS
• You catch more flies with honey than vinegar-- (1).docx
  HOW DO I ENCOURAGE HER TO PRACTICE?
• 30-Day Practice Challenge.pdf
  30 or 60 Day Practice Challenge!
• Jan-Worksheet-d.pdf
  JANUARY WORKSHEET FOR ALL MUSIC STUDENTS
• Name-my-dog.pdf
  Dog lover note reading game
• Name-My-Cat-d.pdf
  Cat lover note reading game
• C Major Scale - Guitar.pdf
  C Major Scale - 0 Sharps
• G D A E Major Scale - Guitar.pdf
  G, D, A, E Major Scales - Guitar
• Kathy S Recital 24-02.jpg
  Scenes from Spring Performance 2024! Students perform a musically diverse, ensemble-style program, in contrast with the solo recital program. Brentwood Senior Activity Center Hall, May 11, 2024. Two of my seniors are leaving for college, but are now welcomed back as Sierra Studio Alum!
• Kathy S Recital 24-62.jpg
  Scenes from Spring Performance 2024! Students perform a musically diverse, ensemble-style program, in contrast with the solo recital program. Brentwood Senior Activity Center Hall, May 11, 2024. Two of my seniors are leaving for college, but are now welcomed back as Sierra Studio Alum!
• Kathy S Recital 24-53.jpg
  Scenes from Spring Performance 2024! Students perform a musically diverse, ensemble-style program, in contrast with the solo recital program. Brentwood Senior Activity Center Hall, May 11, 2024. Two of my seniors are leaving for college, but are now welcomed back as Sierra Studio Alum!
• Kathy S Recital 24-52.jpg
  Scenes from Spring Performance 2024! Students perform a musically diverse, ensemble-style program, in contrast with the solo recital program. Brentwood Senior Activity Center Hall, May 11, 2024. Two of my seniors are leaving for college, but are now welcomed back as Sierra Studio Alum!
• Kathy S Recital 24-50.jpg
  Scenes from Spring Performance 2024! Students perform a musically diverse, ensemble-style program, in contrast with the solo recital program. Brentwood Senior Activity Center Hall, May 11, 2024. Two of my seniors are leaving for college, but are now welcomed back as Sierra Studio Alum!
• Kathy S Recital 24-42.jpg
  Scenes from Spring Performance 2024! Students perform a musically diverse, ensemble-style program, in contrast with the solo recital program. Brentwood Senior Activity Center Hall, May 11, 2024. Two of my seniors are leaving for college, but are now welcomed back as Sierra Studio Alum!
• Kathy S Recital 24-39.jpg
  Scenes from Spring Performance 2024! Students perform a musically diverse, ensemble-style program, in contrast with the solo recital program. Brentwood Senior Activity Center Hall, May 11, 2024. Two of my seniors are leaving for college, but are now welcomed back as Sierra Studio Alum!
• Autumn Leaves guitar- concert tempo.m4a
• 07 Speed Of Sound.mp3
• how_to_make_a_box_violin.doc
  How To Make A Box Violin