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miriamtroxler
Miriam Troxler resides in Beaver, Pa, where she runs a private music studio. After graduation from Chatham University, she toured in Europe with the Continental Singers Orchestra as principal cellist. A long time member of Greenville Symphony Orchestra, she is also the founder and musical director of CelloBrationS. Miriam enjoys composing and arranging with several published pieces to date.
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How to Practice
How to Practice – Get Detailed There are times that starting at the beginning of something and playing until you reach the end is a good plan. However, more often there is a better strategy. 1. Divide the piece into … Continue reading
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Tagged bass, cello, music education, music lessons, piano, point contest, postaday, practice, question, viola, violin
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How to Practice
How to Practice – Begin The Chinese philosopher said, “Even the longest journey must begin where you stand.” 1. Open the case or sit down at the piano. Progress begins when you are at your instrument. Often beginning is the … Continue reading
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Tagged music, music education, music lessons, point contest, postaday, practice, questions
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Winter Break
Just a reminder, no lessons from December 22 through January 6. Have a great holiday!
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Tagged bass lessons, Beaver PA, cello lessons, piano lessons, viola lessons, violin lessons
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Winter Recital
Just a reminder, the Winter Recital is on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Friendship Ridge. The program will begin at 7:00. Students report at 6:40.
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Tagged bass, cello, christmas music, concert, piano, recital, viola, violin, winter traditions
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Yankee Doodle
Yankee Doodle is available in a new arrangement for solo instrument and piano. It is a fun duet which can be played by a first year string student and a friend or family member with two years of piano experience. … Continue reading
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Tagged cello, duet, easy cello, easy piano, easy viola, easy violin, piano, sheet music, viola, violin, Yankee Doodle
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In a Pickle
In a Pickle is an original composition for string quartet or string orchestra with optional piano. A chromatic theme will secure the student’s ability to play F sharp and F natural in a musical context. The cello part has some … Continue reading
Posted in music, music camp, sheet music, teaching
Tagged bass, Beaver PA, cello, chromatic, etude, half step, music education, piano, string orchestra, string quartet, viola, violin
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How has technology changed music lessons?
Two weeks ago was my birthday, I realized I have been teaching for 25 years. It got me thinking about the changes in equipment since I began teaching. I have taught in the public school system, privately, and in a … Continue reading
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Tagged bass lessons, Beaver PA, cello lessons, music education, music lessons, piano lessons, viola lessons, violin lessons
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Should I always use the printed bowings?
Should I always use the printed bowings? The answer may vary depending on the situation. When playing in an orchestra it is acceptable practice to use the printed bowings. However, the printed bowings maybe superseded by the principal player of the … Continue reading
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Tagged bass, bowings, cello, viola, violin
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How Long Should I Practice?
One of the most common questions for students and student parents. How much time should I practice? Like anything else, learning to play an instrument directly reflects the effort you put into the endeavor. So the answer to the practice … Continue reading
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Tagged bass lessons, Beaver PA, cello lessons, piano lessons, practice, viola lessons, violin lessons
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Play In Week CDs
I finished the Play-In Week CDs over the weekend. If you were there, you should be getting yours soon.
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Tagged bass music, CD, cello music, piano music, Play In Week, viola music, violin music
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