CYM Practice Points with Ms. Lindsay
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Part of being a good musician means keeping your instrument finely tuned and in “ready” condition. This is especially true for vocalists. Taking proper care of the vocal cords not only will help you create beautiful music, but it can…
Conversation with Chris Sforza: Suzuki & Online Learning
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The Suzuki Method for music education is transcending the traditional classroom setting and proving effective in the virtual environment. It might seem surprising that a method emphasizing ear-training and performance can translate over the computer. For sure, we all miss…
Grace Burns on Practicing Performance at Home
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As musicians, we practice our pieces until they are perfect. But we also need to practice performing. In between big recitals, at-home performances can be important opportunities to become better at playing for others. Performance is a whole skill in…
Conversation with Mark Marston: Finding the Best Apps for Music Study
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Paper flash cards used to be my go-to method for teaching notes on the guitar, with limited success at best. Today, kids can dive into a game on a smart phone or tablet to practice those same skills. Fun sounds…
“Music by Black Composers” – New Class Led By Ms. Rochelle
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This weekly online violin class will play works from the “Music by Black Composers” collection developed by the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation. We are honored to feature this rich repertoire that is too often absent from music studies. Violin students will…
Focus On The Good Things Happening In Your Child
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It is said that Dr. Suzuki lived with “a kind heart and unshakable belief in a brighter future.” Mentors and role models are helping us so much in these difficult times – many kids find themselves more reliant on parent…
Mr. Chris Announces Weekly Open Studio
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Violinists, Violists, and Pianists who study with Christopher Sforza can now connect with him, and one another, every Sunday from 4:00 – 5:00 during Open Studio, where students get practice support upon request. Mr. Chris’s studio members can join a…
Mr. Chris Performs 4 Part Piece… by Himself!
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With a little bit of editing magic and some inspiration, Mr. Chris has been able to create a quartet of himself! By recording different parts (and a quick change of costumes) Mr. Chris was able to build an entire quartet!…