100 Days of Practice - My Students + Special Offer

The final installment of my “100 Days of Practice” Challenge blogathon. Check out the progress and success of my students and admire their hard work. There’s a special offer discount code in this post for any of you tempted to do a Practice Challenge. Read on to find out! #happypracticing

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100 Days of Practice - The Final Countdown (70-100)

The final month of the "#100daysofpractice challenge. Highlights include “Me Time Monday” at the Philbrook Museum, competing in a dressage show (and winning), A beautiful garden party with Magpie Events, 2 TSO Pops Concerts, A performance with the Bishop/Murray Duo in Wichita, my parents came to visit, and performing Mahler 5 for the first time. What a month!

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100 Days of Practice 51-69

My summary of days 51-69 of the “100 Days of Practice” Challenge. Highlights include: My interview with Sidelines Magazine, complaining about shoulder pain, lessons learned in the saddle, and my new “puzzle piece” practice strategy. I also tried Acro Yoga for the first time and baked my very first Hummingbird Cake.

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100 Days

I just completed day 6 of my "100 Days of Practice" Challenge! But why 100 days?

This post is all about my musings when creating these charts and challenge for my studio. Join us! Or start your own....or at least read this blog post about it.

You can find the chart, stickers, and certificates in my SHOP. 

Happy Practicing!

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Big Announcement!

There are big things happening at Active Violinist! Check out the first ever product created specifically for this website now available in the brand new Active Violinist SHOP! 

Parents, Students, Teachers, Music Lovers, and Challenge Crushers order your chart now and see what you can accomplish in 100 days.

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Simple Holiday Survival Moves for (upper) String Players

In need of a little relief this gig season? Active Violinist wants to help you feel your best during this crazy time of the year. Here are a few moves to help ease some of the seasonal aches and pains that often accompany a busy performance season.

 

Happy Holidays!

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