Durham Suzuki Music School

So proud of this one. Now 17 years old and has just achieved a Distinction for his Grade 8 violin exam. Even when he was tiny, he always played sensitively and with feeling. I am so happy that he has the technical skills to use music as a means of expression for the rest of his life. Well done, Ty. # # #

Looking forward to the concert tomorrow in North Road, (NB. NOT Elvet), Methodist Church at 12pm. Musicians arrive 10 or 15 mins early please! No ticket required but small donations towards the hall hire welcome. Bring relatives along so they can join me and Elizabeth in being extremely proud of you all! x

DSMS Christmas Concert confirmed on Saturday 16th December at midday at North Road Methodist Church. Please put it in your diaries, musicians. xx

Remember, no lessons tomorrow, Folks. Back on Monday 25th. Looking forward to seeing you all. # # #

Well done to all concert participants today. You did Elizabeth and I proud! ❤️

Our Christmas concert was postponed and turned into an Easter concert, (minus the Mariah Carey), and is happening TOMORROW! Saturday 2nd April at 2.30pm in Elvet (NB. Not North Road) Methodist Church. Our first concert in nearly 3 years! It's going to be lovely!!

If anyone is interested, please get in touch. 🙂

The National Suzuki Workshops! Save the date! 🙂

THE NATIONAL WORKSHOP IN SCOTLAND, 09–11 APRIL 2022
Next year, our annual National Suzuki Workshop moves to Scotland. It will be held at Wellington School, Ayr, 09-11 April. More details soon but meanwhile, save the date! https://zcu.io/r02i

Happy Christmas to One and All! Our Christmas concert was cancelled at the last minute this year but we will be back in full force in the New Year! 💪🎶🎻🎹 Love to all. # # #

What do other Suzuki teachers think about this? Rolling the bow to eliminate bow bounce. I've never used this technique before. It does work but I feel uneasy about it! 😂

The safety move to eliminate bow shakes There’s a problem that strikes fear into the heart of every violinist, no matter how accomplished, and that’s “the shakes”, or bow tremors. They happen when we’re nervous; caffeinated; playing an unfamiliar bow; playing a soft note; or just any time they feel like showing up! And the unfor...

Some good exercises for string crossings in this article! Posting here so I don't lose it!

All Motions Great & Small: How to Practice String-crossing Technique for Bariolage | Strings Magazine By Laurie Niles | From the January-February 2021 issue of Strings magazine “Bariolage” is a French word for a bowing technique that involves rapid...

If anyone has any old quarter or half size violins they aren't using any more and would like to get rid of, please send them my way so I can give them a good home. X

Small Steps...

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Quick and easy bow hand set-up!

Challenge 7: Bow Holds Routine (upper string players) Challenge 7 - Week 1, Day 3Welcome to the Virtual Sessions - Building Foundations: Exploring the Physicality and Psychology of Playing.Today's challenge come...

The National Suzuki workshop is online this year. 13th to 15th April. Registration is open now. http://form.jotform.com/210403631964147

BSMA National Suzuki Workshop 13th-15th April 2021 Please click the link to complete this form.

For my pupils who get frustrated when they can't play something perfectly first time! https://youtu.be/kYipAie-yyw

Danse Macabre Outtakes! Friday night music with John Croker.

Very entertaining explanation of major and minor keys... https://youtu.be/_dVFknALySA Beware with young children though - there is a swear word!

Bill Bailey - Major / Minor (We Are Most Amused and Amazed 2018) Bill Bailey performing at the Prince's Trust Gala "We Are Most Amused and Amazed" at the London Palladium.Remember to subscribe to the channel to stay up to ...