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What can you expect from this site ?What does this site offer ? A chance for students who don't usually have regular access to first class teachers to find answers to their queries, and a constant source of information and support during their studies. Can I ask questions about repertoire ? Yes. Want to know what edition published Nardini's 30 Caprices ? We have a library of over 1500 scores and pieces for strings. This database ( as well as our CD database ) will become available soon. I have a pain in my shoulder, can I expect any answers from this site ? Absolutely yes. On several occasions we have held therapeutic sessions for post graduate students and even professional orchestral musicians. Results will be slower over the net, as problems must be solved through verbal descriptions. However, it is possible to create a mental picture and ideal of what movements should be taking place. In fact this imaginary picture can be even more powerful and clearer than a visual one. A digitized picture of you playing may help us ( and you ) when we point out any incorrect postures that impede a natural functioning of your body. Do I have to be very good to qualify for Email lessons ? In short ; no. As long as you feel you benefit from our advice, and we feel we are helping, then you qualify for lessons. In fact, if you aren't very good, then you have struck gold ! The fact is that the best teachers always accept only the best students. Very often, say for instance you are taking up the violin again, at an adult age, after a 15 year interval from your last lesson. You are going to need correct advice and information just as any student does. You would never contemplate auditioning to get into Mr. X's class, but you certainly would like the best lessons you can afford. Luckily, you need not take an audition to learn at the Charles Dancla String School. Teachers who begrudgingly teach bad students, don't volunteer the same attention as they do to their finest talents. If you would like to send in recordings of your playing, you may, but you may feel more comfortable without being put to the test....at least for the time being. What's the connection between string teaching & the Web ? The connection being the key word here : With this site a link between teacher & pupil is maintained more easily over long time intervals or long distances. It is also a source of reference for the string student. Parents may want to know more about what goes on during a lesson, or maybe get to know the teachers a little better. Practicing at home Are you stuck ( around mid week ) with your violin study ? Wouldn't a quick reminder of what homework you were set be of help ? A page on Practicing would clear up any mid-week uncertainty about what you should or shouldn't be practicing. It would also remind you of the proper methods and techniques which you should be using to master your repertoire. Information Need a sheet music mail order firm, or an instrument repair ? Looking for information about composers or performers ? Useful and interesting Links and addresses are supplied on this Web site. Need a list of books or graded repertoire ? Where are all the cool graphics that I find on other Web sites ? There aren't many. Graphics are slow to download, and often distracting ( see above ). However the text layout of this site is presented in a neat and simple way. This site is not a pretty picture site, but you will find it a useful site if you are interested in music. There are illustrations, original short pieces and a photo album which you may view, however. Specific problems Got a question that's been bothering you for some time ? Why not Email your question to the Teaching Panel, and with any luck your answer will appear on the FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions ) page - all this for no charge. If you like our answer, you can subscribe to a series of lessons via Email, ICQ or if you live in the South West ( UK ) come and receive a free trial lesson or a consultation session. |
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