Suzuki Violin - Discussion

[mum05]

poohy:

We are going on a 2 week holiday and I am rather concerned about how we can continue our daily practises. Anyone who had young kids playing the violin and had experience bringing the violin for practise during their time overseas?


Is it advisable to practise with a rubber mute? As we will be in a cold, winter country, are there any specific things we need to do to protect the violin?

Poohy, don't worry, since u're all gg for a holiday, juz enjoy the holiday! I'm now pregnant and during my 1st trimester, I had strong symptoms that I've been literally resting n resting on bed. Becos of that, I stopped girl's lessons and even home practices as I couldn't coach her(she's 5yo). When we resumed her lessons after abt 2 1/2 months, she still remembers to play, no problem at all. Kids have elephant memory I supposed...

[smurf]

Anyone has any experience with Mr Khew of Crestar? :?

[smurf]

How long does it take to take first graded exam? My boy is learning violin for about 5 mths now, teacher said it takes at least 1-2 year before taking exam.

[phankao]

smurf:

How long does it take to take first graded exam? My boy is learning violin for about 5 mths now, teacher said it takes at least 1-2 year before taking exam.

Is it important to take exams?

[smurf]

Hmm, if not important, then why u let ur child take leh?

[phankao]

smurf:

Hmm, if not important, then why u let ur child take leh?

Only take grade 8 important. haha. That's my ds1's teacher's opinion. So my ds took only gr 4 & 8.

[smurf]

Can skip one meh? I thought it's better to take step by step? At least can experience mah...How long does it takes for your ds to take the first exam?

[phankao]

smurf:

Can skip one meh? I thought it's better to take step by step? At least can experience mah...How long does it takes for your ds to take the first exam?

Well, it's not as if the skills are not learnt along the way. My ds started late at 8 years old though. Started with Suzuki but switched to another teacher when he was in book 3 or 4 after learning about 2 years. He did his Grade 4 exam that year then and his gr 8 exam 3.5years after that.

[smurf]

That's very fast! Do u train him? :?

[phankao]

smurf:

That's very fast! Do u train him? :?

No .... his teacher does ... how I train him? haha. And he practices on his own.