OCTOBER Studio News

  Thursday, October 1, 2020 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized

  October tuition                               

is due at your first lesson of the month.  Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount. 

Ways to pay:

1. MAIL CHECK:  814 Pineland Dr, Cary, 27511
2. ONLINE PAYMENT:  PayPal (include fee) or Google Pay (no fee) 

What to do:

Reply to your invoice email on the 1st and let me know how you will send tuition this month. 

1. Check is in the mail, 

2. PayPal link on invoice (you will pay the 2.9% fee), or 

3. Google Pay (I will need to send you money request to go this route.  I will send out requests to everyone who chose this option prior)

  October Schedule                              

Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates, times and location.  Also included in your account: the link to access the Zoom webpage, previous lesson notes, the monthly studio news, and much more! 

   Group Classes                                   

Group Classes will meet on Friday, October 16th.  Location: Bethel Baptist Church. 1111 W. Chatham Street Cary, 27511.  Looking forward to meeting in person outside a few times this year, weather permitting.  Plan B is always to meet up on Zoom again!  Here is our schedule (adjusted this year to allow for several smaller groups):

   November Solo Recital                      

Our fall recital is scheduled for Saturday, November 7 at 10:30 a.m. Location TBD. Family and friends are invited to attend and support all of the performers!
All studio participants are expected to participate in our 2 recitals each year.

  Online Community Play-In                  

Use this link to register to participate in a  weekly Virtual Book 1 or 2 Play In!  https://www.cyosc.org/violin-play-in.html 

Book 1

1. Every Thursday at 5:00-5:30PM PDT
2. Every Friday at 9:00-9:30AM PDT

Book 2

1. Every Thursday at 5:30PM PDT
2. Every Friday at 9:30AM PDT

How wonderful is this to be able to play with other Suzuki students from all over the country!!  From what I understand the accompaniment track is an orchestra (a unique opportunity) and there will be a "conductor" leading the class.  If you are able to participate, please let me know how it goes!

   ZOOM Virtual Lessons                        

Here is the link to use for online lessons: https://zoom.us/j/9799595937

Password: cbviolin

Thank you all for continuing to work on establishing lesson etiquette online.  A few reminders:

• Set up your lesson space with ample time to log in 5 minutes before your lesson time.  (music stand, music, tuned instrument, etc)
• Please have the video in landscape (horizontal) setting so I can see both arms.  Test out your bow arm at the tip...can you see your bow hold in the picture with your arm extended?  I do not need to see your music stand, that can be off to the side of the camera.
• Turn off as many Wi-Fi devices in your house as you are able.  The more devices you have accessing your router, the more delays and cut outs happen when you are playing.  Airplane mode?  I will have most everything here at my house removed from our router during lesson times to help us out.  
• Mute yourself and even turn off your video to be less of a distraction to the lesson in progress.
• Feel free to experiment with speakers or mics on your end to be able to hear me / make your audio sharper. 

You can also access the Zoom link through the MMS website.  Log into your user account and click on the link associated with the event.

    Studio Videos                                  

Reminder: link to our YouTube folders: https://pinelandsuzukistrings.mymusicstaff.com/Video-Links

For now, I have posted links to the Pre-Twinkle videos, Book 1 accompaniment, Daily Do (for Music Mind Games class), and Christmas Carols. 

 

   Parent Education                            

           I have loaded several articles to the Library & Downloads page in your MMS portal with articles and handouts for parents.  Find a title that interests you and read it!  I highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it.  There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent.  Let these articles give you that blessing!!    

This month I am pointing us back to an article I had shared a while back.  A good reminder of the benefits of various practice styles: "Finding a Balance of Deliberate and Informal Practice" by Rafael Vidiera, Suzuki teacher in New Mexico.   

           If you have time, send me your reaction, thoughts. etc.  I would love to know what speaks to you.     

   
   Special Listening                           

Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube.  Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week.  This month's famous performer is Ray Chen  (see notes below).   

There are other recordings - enjoy looking around and learning more about this great artist of our time.

 Enjoy!

Vitali: Chaconne: https://youtu.be/HvMYJmO5lrE

Tartini: Devil's Trill Sonata https://youtu.be/orWePX13N3M

Massenet: Meditation from 'Thais': https://youtu.be/bnzQcP7x46g

Waltzing Matilda: https://youtu.be/4c364LnyOU4

Please share these with the kids.

Ray Chen is a violinist who redefines what it is to be a classical musician in the 21st Century. With a media presence that enhances and inspires the classical audience, reaching out to millions through his unprecedented online following, Ray Chen's remarkable musicianship transmits to a global audience that is reflected in his engagements with the foremost orchestras and concert halls around the world.

Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, Ray was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music at age 15, where he studied with Aaron Rosand and was supported by Young Concert Artists. He plays the 1735 “Samazeuilh” Stradivarius violin on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation. This instrument was once owned by the famed American violinist, Mischa Elman (1891-1967).  

https://www.raychenviolin.com/