Got2twinkle, PreTwinkle violin

07/04/2019

Learn more about child development.

Behavioral psychology is one of the most fascinating branches of psychology. Learn about key concepts, conditioning, and prominent behaviorists.

07/04/2019

Here's what I'm reading about in my Human Development this summer.

Much of your baby’s activity in her first weeks of life is reflexive. For instance, when you put your finger in her mouth, she doesn’t think about what to do, but sucks by reflex.

03/22/2019

A study by researchers at the University of Southern California shows that exposure to music and music instruction accelerates the brain development of young children.

03/11/2019

Practice and study smarter .

Suzuki Sensei said, bowing is breathing. Are you breathing when you use your bow?

Alternating between practicing your warm ups for Suzuki violin and doing your homework problems is a great way to break up both practicing and homework with breathing and movement for your brain.

You end up studying better and practicing better.

Breathing and movement with your hands above your heart brings better circulation to your brain. And stopping to do a short homework problem gives your arms a short rest between violin practice exercises.

When teachers give students opportunities to move during the day they set up the conditions for better learning.

03/10/2019

This is what happens when children are doing the Arts if we are doing them right. Children playing are children Learning

03/07/2019

These children from one of our recitals are now young adults. I would love to hear what they are up to these days. I know they have scattered around the world with the wind. If you would like to update me please feel free to call or text me 949 2612822.

02/10/2019

I love starting Preschoolers!

It's Saturday morning in Irvine, CA and I just taught a PreTwinkle class with a new Suzuki family that started 3 weeks ago. They are about 4 and 5 years old and they just started listening to the Step by Step CD tracks for the first two Twinkles. They are now tapping them on Ready Go with their nicknames: Yummy, Yummy Cup Cake, & Cup Cake * Eat. These are words the children can remember easily to recall each rhythm.
Practice is enjoyable and meaningful using my Got2Twinkle activities that help parents and children pace their repetitions. Our brains have a chance to catch up and grow in confidence with new skills.

Today we tapped each Twinkle pattern in time with the music tracks they have been listening to softly in the background with the single repeat. Listening is magic!

Get the Step by Step CD and get a head start listening. You can find a link for it on my Violinsensei Pinterest page. Follow the button on www.got2twinkle.com
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Violin Lessons at TEC: Suzuki Violin, for Preschoolers through High school. Beginners to Advanced Violin Students and adults in Irvine near Tustin Legacy District. Director with 3 years training under Dr. Suzuki in Japan.

01/31/2019

Did you know that a baby’s brain responds differently to recorded music versus live singing? Your voice has power – especially when it’s filled with song! 🎼

09/07/2018

All children benefit from early music exposure. Music is the software of the braibefIt is our passport to the world.

08/11/2018

Hello, Musical Kitty.

07/23/2018

Fun!!!