9/30/26 Practice

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Violin Safety Tips:

1. Always open the violin case with backpack straps on the ground

2. Put your violin away in the case when not in use 

3. Walking feet with the violin in your hands

4. Violin face (the front with the bridge) is NEVER down. Back of the violin only on surfaces

5. Keep the violin away from extreme temperatures (think heating vents and furnaces, cold winter cars, hot summer cars)

Each week I "shout out" one or more students in each class! This week I would like to shout out: ALMA, I loved your horseback riding connection to the bow hair! And VIOLET, thank you for teaching us about lefty loosey and righty righty.

Violinists and families - this week it is so important that you begin the habit of practice for this year. Please take out your violin 4 times for practice between 9/30-10/5 for just 5-10 minutes every time. I want you  practicing practice! This will make practicing much easier later in the year and is a great life skill!

This week in violin we:

1. Practiced safely taking violins out of cases

2. Practiced Rest Position and taking a bow

3. Practiced tightening the bow

4. Practiced the parts of the violin

Practice: 

• 5-10 minutes a day (this week might be more of a 3-5 minute week)

1. Have this playlist on REPEAT! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5WJD9Cu1eMqGd72RYQBs5ySq8eA51rRh&si=YHuN96A2sowRBj9m

2. Watch this video on how to safely take you Violins out of the cases

3. Watch this video on how to get into Rest Position

4. Watch this video on the parts of the violin

Shop: Paul Wargaski Violins: 1705 N. Ashland Chicago, Il 60622

Phone: 773-426-7531 Email: paul@wargaskiviolins.com

Cost: $27.62/month (includes the instrument outfit, damage coverage, rental credits, and tax)

Shop Hours: m-f 10-2:30 Saturday morning by appointment only,

We recommend always calling the shop ahead of time any day of the week. ‍

A440 Violins: This is where I take my violin and their hours are a bit easier, however it is further from Mitchell.

Shop: A440 Violins 2222 W Roscoe St Chicago, IL 60618

Email: michael@a440violinshop.com‍ ‍Phone: (773) 348-4949

Rental fee: $75 for three months (renews automatically until violin is returned, covers reasonable wear and tear, such as broken strings)

Shop Hours: Tuesdays 10-7 pm and Wed-Sat 10-5 pm

Stop by the shop to pick up a violin and set up their rental account. A440 will size you to the right instrument!

NECESSARY MATERIALS

1. Suzuki Violin Book 1

   • PLEASE BRING THIS TO THE NEXT CLASS (it is okay if it is for next Wednesday and not Monday)

2. MUSIC STAND for standing practice at home.

   • You do not need to bring this stand to class.

3. Small Binder with clear sleeves for loose sheet music

   • PLEASE BRING THIS TO THE NEXT CLASS (it is okay if it is for next Wednesday and not Monday)

Happy Practicing!