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LNM Photo Portrait Session: October 1, 2016

November 23, 2016 by Love Nurtured Music

Jonas (our photographer) has finished the photos and they look awesome! Thanks so much to all who came to the session. Please choose your free 8×10 photo and order any additional photos before November 30.

I AM SO THANKFUL FOR ALL OF YOU and for having the wonderful privilege to share the joy of music with all our precious young musicians. I love you all!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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The Successful Path to Suzuki Violin Twinkle Graduation

October 15, 2015 by Love Nurtured Music

One of the building blocks of Suzuki music education is braking down all skills needed to play the violin (or any instrument) in very small pieces to be absorbed by our children’s minds. This approach is very successful, but requires consistent, repetitive daily practice of all the skill-building exercises, games, posture, movements, and musical concepts. The Suzuki Talent Education process also requires a great dose of patience in the part of the parent, as well as the expert guidance from the Suzuki music teacher.

I am passionate about helping every one of my students develop his/her full music potential and ability. In my effort to help the learning process, I have written an outline of the steps we follow to practice and get excellent at our Twinkle Variations and Theme. Enjoy!

– Rigo Murillo

The Successful Path to Suzuki Violin Twinkle Graduation

  • Taking a bow (“I’m eager to learn!” – “Thank you for teaching me.”)
  • Violin hand, bow hand
  • Violin hold
  • Bow hold (while listening to recording)
  • Bow Song (“Up like a rocket…”)
  • Violin hand shape/position (finger tunnel)
  • Twinkle Variations Rhythms (5 variations and Theme):
    • A – TTTT-Ta-Ta – Practice Video!!
    • B – 1-2-shh-4
    • C – Jack-Rabbit-Eats-Carrots
    • D – Blueberry-Strawberry
    • E – Wish-I-had-a-motorcycle
    • Twinkle Theme
  • Practicing Rhythms (Implementation):
    • Clapping
    • Rhythm movements (hands on legs, stomp, march, etc.)
    • Bow in the air (up and down rhythmic movement)
    • Bow on violin shoulder (without violin)
    • Twinkle Rock (TTTT-Ta-Ta 12 times and a Ta at the end)
    • Play all rhythms on E string
    • String Crossings w/ Twinkle Rhythms (E & A strings)
  • Twinkle Variations Prep Songs
    • Flower Song (A, E, E1, E)
      • Practice/review violin hand shape/finger tunnel
      • 1st finger on E string (arched, with fingertip on string)
    • Monkey Song (A, A1, A2, A3, A3, A2, A1)
      • Practice without bow hand, just fingers
      • Parent/teacher plays the bow  with every rhythm while student puts fingers down
      • Student plays bow and fingers with all rhythms with a brief stop in between notes
      • Student plays bow and fingers with all rhythms without stop between notes
      • The Monkey Song can also be played on E string, and later, D string
  • LNM-Generator-Concert-1TWINKLE VARIATIONS AND THEME (Twinkle Burger/Sandwich – Album Tracks 1 through 6)
    • Bread (A, E, E1, E, A3, A2, A1, A)
    • Meat/Middle of sandwich (E, A3, A2, A1, E, A3, A2, A1)
    • Practice only breads and only meats with every rhythm
    • Put burger together with each rhythm variation (stopping before putting fingers 1, 2, & 3)
    • Practice burger with each rhythm variation (reducing the stop before putting fingers 1, 2, & 3 until is gone)
    • Practice the whole burger, same variation many times (repetition) with each one
    • Practice two, three variation rhythms at a time until stamina is built
    • Practice ALL Twinkle Variations in “one take” with NO STOPPING – Here’s a Twinkle Var. A Practice Video
    • Practice ALL Twinkle Variations in “one take” WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT (live or from the recording)
    • Practice PERFORMING ALL Twinkle Variations in “one take” WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT (live or from the recording) for friends and family
    • Perform all, beautifully played Twinkle Variations in a lesson
  • GET TWINKLE GRADUATION CERTIFICATE!
  • Perform Twinkle Variations at a Play-In or Concert
  • KEEP REVIEWING TWINKLE VARIATIONS DAILY
  • Learn other variations / make up your own
  • Play “music/mental skill” games with Twinkle Variations: Ghost game, clapping game, on/off switch game, etc.These games increase the level of concentration and mindfulness and prevent children from playing on “auto-pilot” mode.
  • PLAY BETTER!!

More Help on Suzuki Violin

  • Twinkle Rock
  • Twinkle Var. A Practice Video
  • Learning Twinkle “Burger” Outline
  • Mr. Rigo’s Audio Practice Play-Along Tutorials
  • 100-Day Practice Chart
  • Violin Anatomy (parts of the violin)
  • Practice Tips from the “Pro” Suzuki Parents
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Path to Suzuki Music Twinkle Graduation

suzuki-violin-lessons-young-manHere is an outline of the steps we follow to practice and get excellent at our Twinkle Variations and Theme:

  • Violin hold
  • Bow hold
  • Bow Song
  • Twinkle Variations Rhythms:
    • A – TTTT-Ta-Ta
    • B – 1-2-shh-4
    • C – Jack-Rabbit-Eats-Carrots
    • D – Blueberry-Strawberry
    • E – Wish I had a motorcycle
    • Twinkle Theme
  • Practicing Rhythms (Implementation):
    • Clapping
    • Bow in the air
    • Bow on shoulder
    • Play on E string
  • String Crossings w/ Twinkle Rhythms (E & A strings)
  • Flower Song
  • Monkey Song
  • LNM-Generator-Concert-1TWINKLE VARIATIONS (Twinkle Burger)
    • Practice only breads and only meats with every rhythm
    • Put burger together with each rhythm variation (stopping before putting fingers 1, 2, & 3)
    • Practice burger with each rhythm variation (reducing the stop before putting fingers 1, 2, & 3 until is gone)
    • Practice the whole burger, same variation many times (repetition) with each one
    • Practice two, three variation rhythms at a time until stamina is built
    • Practice ALL Twinkle Variations in “one take” with NO STOPPING
    • Practice ALL Twinkle Variations in “one take” WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT (live or from the recording)
    • Practice PERFORMING ALL Twinkle Variations in “one take” WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT (live or from the recording) for friends and family
    • Perform all, beautifully played Twinkle Variations in a lesson
  • GET TWINKLE CERTIFICATE
  • Perform Twinkle Variations at a Play-In or Concert
  • KEEP REVIEWING TWINKLE VARIATIONS
  • Learn other variations / make up your own
  • Play “mental skill” games with Twinkle Variations: Ghost game, clapping game, on/off switch game, etc.
  • PLAY BETTER!!
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Local Music School Prepares Your Child for the Best Possible Life

Suzuki-Student-PlayingFew human abilities inspire as much awe, fascination and joy as the talent to play beautiful and contemplative music, and it seems that one only need to visit YouTube to witness dozens of very young children playing the violin with jaw-dropping finesse.

But is that kind of musical ability strictly a natural gift, or can your child also develop the skills to play that well?

Violin instructor Rigo Murillo of Love Nurtured Music believes that musical talent can be developed as young as three years old through listening, imitation and repetition, and has designed a successful curriculum based on this idea.

“We assume that every child can develop abilities to play the violin,” says Murillo.

Based on a concept developed by Shinichi Suzuki, a Japanese violin teacher who taught violin to infants in Matsumoto in 1946, Murillo proves that children can develop their musical abilities beyond what most parents think is possible through group classes and daily direction — similar to how students memorize multiplication charts or the periodic table.

But for parents who aren’t too concerned with their child becoming the next Yo-Yo Ma, is there another compelling reason to enroll your child in musical studies so early?

A recent report by the Scientific American suggests that you should if you want your child to have the best advantage in life, as playing music makes us significantly smarter, and the earlier the better.

According to a recent Scientific American article, neuroscientists found a direct correlation between music learning and increased learning ability, leading to improved memory and concentration throughout one’s life, boosting the ability to multitask, work in disruptive environments and learn other languages.

The researchers found that disciplined “instrument training from an early age can help the brain to process sounds better, making it easier to stay focused when absorbing other subjects, from literature to tensor calculus.”

This information comes at a pivotal time when students are competing more than ever to get into the best colleges and graduate programs, and recent graduates vie for limited jobs, while many schools continue to cut music and arts programs to save money.

A recent report shows that, for example, the number of students enrolled in music programs in California dropped by 50% from 1999 to 2004.

Perhaps that’s why the Lake Higlands-based music establishment has lately flooded with young students’ parents wanting to try the all-inclusive musical approach.

Nolan Clark, parent of one young violinist says, “under Rigo’s guidance I’ve watched my daughter progress tremendously, and we look forward to a continued partnership with Rigo in the future.”

Through dedicated weekly one-on-one violin lessons, regular group sessions and performances, Murillo is determined to give students and their parents the best possible future and carry the remarkable gift of music with them for the rest of their lives.

As a requisite for children to be admitted in the program, Murillo simply asks parents to always be present during the program’s activities so they can conduct effective home practice sessions, and to play a prearranged musical recording playlist at home.

To find out how to give your child the gift of music, call Love Nurtured Music at 214-269-8545, or visit www.LoveNurturedMusic.org.

Learn How To Give Your Child The Gift Of Music

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Community Suzuki Workshop 2013

October 7, 2013 by Love Nurtured Music

We are getting together to celebrate making music, Suzuki style. Let’s come and be part of the Suzuki music community by learning and playing music together.

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When:
November 17, 2013

Time:
2:00-5:00 PM

Where:
Good Shepherd Methodist Church
750 West Lucas Road
Lucas, TX, 75002

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Suggested Repertoire for Suzuki Violin School Volumes 6,7 and 8

violin-book-6-revisedThis is the Suzuki Association of the Americas suggested supplementary list for violin students. This list does NOT impede any teacher from using their personal favorites, nor a teacher trainer from presenting a more comprehensive list for each book or distributing their own list. This list is meant as a guideline.

Volume 6:

Elgar Salut d’Amor/Faure Apres un Reve
Kreisler Rondino/Song of India/Tempo di Minuetto
Dancla Air Varie Op. 89/Dvorak Sonatina/Schubert Sonatine
Bach Concerto for Two Violins 2nd mvt. (both parts in score)
Potstock Souvenir de Sarasate/Severn Polish Dance
Bartok Duets Book 1/Kabalevsky Album Pieces/Persichetti Masques

Volume 7:

Bach-Gounod Ave Maria/Faure Berceuse/Massenet Meditation from Thais
Kreisler Gluck Melodie/Schoen Rosmarin/Sicilienne & Rigaudon
Accolay Concerto/Haydn G Major Concerto 1st mvt./Nardini Concerto/Mozart Sonata E minor K304
Monti Czardas/Schubert L’Abeille/Wieniawski Obertass Mazurka
Bartok Sonatina/Gardner From the Cane Break/Shostakovich Duets

Volume 8:

Paradis Sicilienne/Svendsen Romance/ Tchaikovsky Canzonetta/Wieniawsky Romance (Con. No. 2)
Kreisler Praeludium & Allegro/Syncopation/Variations on a Theme by Corelli
DeBeriot Concerto No.9/Scene de Ballet/Mozart G Major Concerto/Viotti Concerto No.23/Beethoven “Spring” Sonata 1st mvt./Mozart Sonata in G Major K301
Bach Concerto for Two Violins 3rd mvt. (both parts in score)
Brahms Hungarian Dances/Novacek Perpetual Motion/Ten Have Allegro Brilliante/Wieniawski Legende
Bartok Roumanian Folk Dances/Bolling Suite for Violin and Jazz Piano—Romance & Gavotte/Copland Hoedown

Solo Violin Recommendations:

Telemann Fantasy No. 1, 7 and 10
Bach G Minor Sonata, Presto/D Minor Partita, Allamanda/E Major Partita, Bourree & Gigue

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How is the “Native Language” approach different?

lovenurturedmusic-org-girl-violin-3How does the Suzuki Talent Education Method differ from other methods of teaching music to children?

Though music teachers have often used some of the elements of the Suzuki Talent Education Method, Dr. Suzuki formulated them in a cohesive approach to teaching music to children. The Love Nurtured Music Program uses this approach exclusively.

Some basic differences are:

  • Suzuki teachers believe that musical ability can be developed in all children.
  • Students begin at young ages.
  • Parents play an active role in the learning process.
  • Children become comfortable playing their instrument before learning to read music.
  • Technique is taught in the context of pieces rather than through dry technical exercises.
  • Pieces are refined through constant review.
  • Students perform frequently, individually and in groups.

Come to observe a lesson and see the Suzuki Method for yourself

violin-girl-arburetumThe Suzuki Triangle:

The teacher is responsible for:

  • Training the parent to be an effective assistant for the child.
  • Teaching the child how to play with beautiful tone, technique and interpretation.

Parent is responsible for being the child’s assistant and helping with daily practice which includes:

  • Creating the proper environment so the child will have a successful learning experience
  • Playing the recordings daily, as requested by the teacher
  • Assisting the child with memorizing a piece as needed
  • Teaching fingerings as requested by the teacher
  • Helping the child become their own teacher by always asking, “How did you do?”

Child is responsible for being a child, which means:

The child will learn from whatever is put in his environment. Most children enjoy learning music by ear if given the opportunity and proper surroundings. Gradually children learn to assume responsibility for their work as they mature, but it takes time and cannot be rushed. Children become responsible, cooperative, and disciplined, not because parents tell them they should, but rather because they see their parents behaving this way and follow their example.

Schedule an observation and see for yourself

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How to Get Your Child Started in Suzuki Music Lessons

If you are already aware of all the academic benefits that Suzuki violin lessons will bring to your child’s life and know how the Suzuki Method works, congratulations! You are one of the many happy parents who experience the joy of nurturing your child’s efforts and wants him/her to succeed in music, academics, social life, and beyond. Here is how to get started:

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  1. Observe: Come to see for yourself how the Suzuki Method works, meet the teacher
  2. Enroll: Get all info you need to enroll including tuition, lesson availability, and teacher schedules, register for parent orientation classes
  3. Schedule Lesson Time: Talk to your Suzuki teacher to schedule an individual lesson time for your child and group class placement

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