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The blog is where I post frustrations, happy moments, quick ideas, new violin information and anything else that floats my boat. Laugh and cry with me as I raise 5 kids with daily practice routines, limited t.v. and small living quarters.

 

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March 05, 2018

The Sassmannshaus Tradition - A Review

March 05, 2018/ Steph
The Sassmannshaus Tradition - A Review

The Sassmannhaus Tradition is a series of books from beginner up. It's beautiful artwork, and large notes make it appealing to all players. Learn whether it's a good fit for you and your learning style in this review. 

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February 26, 2018

Operation Save Music Theory

February 26, 2018/ Steph
Operation Save Music Theory

A music education without music theory is like trying to read without ever fully learning the alphabet, grammar, and punctuation. See what we are doing at our house to promote a full music curriculum and how it's changed practice time! 

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music theory
music theory, teaching violin, rhythm, worksheets, music theory monday
May 13, 2017

And the winner is.....

May 13, 2017/ Steph
And the winner is.....

Check out our awesome reader who won the-violin's very first giveaway! 

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May 09, 2017

Musical Momma's Day Giveaway - $100 Amazon Gift Card

May 09, 2017/ Steph
Musical Momma's Day Giveaway - $100 Amazon Gift Card

Join our Musical Momma's Day Giveaway. Read uplifting stories about musical moms and women, and share your own example for a chance to win a gift card. 

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motherhood, home
motherhood, giveaway
February 03, 2017

Straight Violin Bow Technique

February 03, 2017/ Steph
Straight Violin Bow Technique

Straight violin bows are vital to getting a beautiful sound. If you are struggling to make that happen, learn this simple technique to use during practice time. 

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Tired of all the food blogs and DIY home improvement pins? Welcome to a place that explores a fresh topic in a down to earth way. A professional violinist, mother of five, and music teacher dives deep into the world of the violin. There's plenty of fun practicing ideas to pin, how-to videos to watch, violin reviews to study, and reasons why you will want to start playing today!

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Hi I'm Steph, a mother of five crazy, smart, stubborn, talented, trouble making musicians...er I mean kids. Violin is my thing: I teach others to play, practice whenever I'm not folding laundry, squeeze in a couple of performances a year (my audience may or may not typically consist of stuffed animals and little people)  and love finding creative ways to get my own kids to practice. Before the cuties came a long, I received a degree in Elementary Ed with an emphasis in music because I think kids and music go together like peanut butter and jelly! 

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