Music teaching tips
Teaching music can be challenging, especially when your pupils are children. Whether you’re teaching music in the classroom or in a private studio, at Johnson String Instrument, we’re here to support you as you strive to formulate ideas as well as strategies to fuel your students’ interest in music and in learning how to play an instrument.
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Violin practice games for all ages
Explore violin practice games for all ages with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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The very first thing you should teach students learning to read music
Learn about the very first thing you should teach students learning to read music with expert guidance.
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Playing music and playing sports aren't that different after all
Learn about playing music and playing sports aren't that different after all with expert guidance.
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How do you track your instrument practice progress?
Explore how do you track your instrument practice progress? with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Helping kids develop a practice routine isn't always easy
Explore helping kids develop a practice routine isn't always easy with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Violin stories: Famous instruments and their journeys
Explore violin stories: famous instruments and their journeys with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Unconventional violin techniques to try
Explore unconventional violin techniques to try with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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"I regret quitting music lessons"
However, starting with accessible, beginner-friendly instruments, such as stringed instruments, can help.
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Tools needed to make a violin
Explore tools needed to make a violin with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Dealing with difficult violin pegs: a troubleshooting guide
Learn about dealing with difficult violin pegs: a troubleshooting guide with expert guidance.
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Help! My child wants to quit playing their instrument!
Explore help! my child wants to quit playing their instrument with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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From rebab to violin
When you look at the history of string music, it becomes apparent how the violin came to be.
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Can you teach yourself to play violin?
Some people find it difficult to pay for violin lessons consistently.
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What I did on my summer vacation
Explore what I did on my summer vacation with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Music makes you better at...
Can listening to music really make us smarter, affect our moods – both happy and sad – or even help us with sleeping?
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How to transition from being a violin student to a violin teacher
For a violin student, there are attainable career paths you can follow.
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Teaching an instrument is fun and rewarding - here's how to do it
Set up a list of supplies you will need on our teachers’ personal online store.
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3 easy ways to teach music in your homeschool curriculum
Explore 3 easy ways to teach music in your homeschool curriculum with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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How to motivate kids to practice their instrument
Explore motivating kids to practice their instrument more often with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.