I have 5 children.  I like to take them to plays and fun performances and enjoy the arts.  But of all the artsy things we can attend, ...

My classes have been working on D string notes and I want to make sure students have mastered them before I move on to the A string notes. ...

When I started learning the violin I didn't mind practicing.  I played through my pieces once or twice and enjoyed playing, but was neve...

Every Saturday I go to my classroom and file stacks of papers, put things away, and bring home a towering pile of worksheets to grade.  Peop...

I have previously posted about how I use the Rhythm Cat app in my classroom.  That is one thing that I do every year with my students be...

I just made it through my first week back to school and it was great.  There were a few problems with my technology, but thankfully that...

If you've read a lot of my blogs or seen my articles in the NAfME blog, you know that I do not believe in using practice cards.  One...

My students and I are so grateful to the GiveANote foundation and Radio Disney for the many opportunities presented to us after winning the ...

I haven't written as many blog posts this summer because of other major projects I've been working on.  It has been fun collaborati...

I am presenting this year the the NAfME conference in November.  It was a wonderful experience attending and presenting at the national ...

GUESS WHAT I FOUND!!??  I was browsing Amazon.com the other day and found these cute little 'Wine Watchers Wine Charms'... The...

It's finally finished - my book for teaching shifting in string orchestra!  I started working on this last year because I HATED tea...