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It is wonderful if you or your child is interested in playing an instrument! If your child (or you) have been seriously considering a specific instrument, then <i>that</i> is the instrument you should pursue. If you attempt to try another instrument before progressing to the one you really desire, then you might cause a lot of frustration that may turn into aversion. Aversion may not always happen, but you have to consider the risk if you insist your child begins playing a different instrument before the one he or she <i>really</i> wants to play.</div>
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As with anything, conduct some personal research before you dive in. Look up the history and invention of the instrument on Wikipedia, search on YouTube to see people playing the instrument. If you know anyone personally who already plays, ask them to tell you about it, how the sound is produced or even to play a song for you. If after all your research and self-education, your child (or you) continue to show an increasing interest in the instrument (note: voice, i.e. singing, is an instrument, too) then you need to begin to search for all your options.</div>
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There are many local music stores available where you can rent, rent to purchase,
or buy various instruments who also provide music instruction, maintenance and repair specific to
that instrument. Shop around for the best offers.
Remember: you're in the driver's seat. Personally, I recommend dealing
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<li>You have a physical location where you can return the instrument for maintenance or in case you want to return it.</li>
<li>You have real people who can assist you through the process with personal customer service.</li>
<li>They are more likely to offer other financial options in regards to strict renting, renting towards purchase, three-month trials, etc. instead of just out-right purchasing. </li>
<li>You are able to view and try the instrument before you make a commitment. If you find an instrument online, like at Craigslist, Amazon or eBay, you don't truly know the condition of the instrument before you purchase it. With Craigslist, you might not be able to return it for a refund or repair. </li>
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With children it can be difficult to discern when the time is right to pursue musical instruction. I will approach the issue with my own children in the following manner. If they express a serious interest in a particular instrument over a significant amount of time, say one year, for example, and they show enough discipline in other areas to where they can sit still for instruction and practice at least 5 days faithfully most weeks, then I will feel that they are ready to begin. This would be the case where a financial and time investment needs to be made on my part. When, and if, that time comes I would allow them to pursue whichever instrument they are inclined towards. We would see if there are three-month rental trials available and test it out. If my child practices on his or her own initiative, then we would continue for a year and maybe switch our payment options toward a rent to purchase. I should not have to pressure my child to practice if he or she is truly interested in the instrument. It should be something he or she enjoys doing. </div>
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Likewise you must find a teacher who's style and personality are a good fit for you and your child. Oftentimes students who are interested in the instrument will become averse to it if the teacher doesn't suit their personality. As a parent, I would observe the lessons in the beginning to see how the teacher interacts with my child. If it something doesn't seem to be working well, then we might need to change teachers. Every individual student and teacher are unique and switching teachers should not be taken personally. Your child needs a teacher who has mastered the instrument themselves, who is excited about your child learning the instrument, who can diagnose problems and explain concepts in the way that your child will understand, who can motivate your child to continue, and who can make your child feel at ease. Observing the lessons in the beginning can help you determine if your child and that teacher will make a good match educationally.</div>
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I hope that this proves helpful to some of you parents out there who have children discussing musical instruction.</div>
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The following are handwritten comments I received from guests attending the Appreciation and Recognition Dinner hosted by AARP Saturday night, December 15, 2012. The evening was moderated by Tobias Tillmon in the Marriott Atlanta Century Center Hotel. I was contracted to play background music while the guests arrived to take their seats and also while they enjoyed the first dinner course. For the former time allotment I played traditional Christmas carols. For the later, featured selections, I performed three movements from The Solo Partita in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach entitled, Allemande, Corrente, & Giga followed by two Christmas carols arranged by Marilyn Carlson entitled Coventry Carol and, finally, Sweet Little Jesus Boy.</div>
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"How blessed you are. God has given you a talent. I so enjoyed your music. Good luck and God bless." </div>
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Yvonne</div>
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"Meggan, Please continue to share your God-given gift with others! Truly a blessing for me tonight and as the weeks will go by."</div>
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"Meggan - Your talent is remarkable. All of the selections, but especially the last, spoke to me. You and your music became one. It was very touching. Thank you for sharing with us."</div>
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"Meggan Anderson you and your instrument were truly one. Keep up the work."</div>
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"Awesome. I am so pleased to have had an opportunity to be able to witness this performance. Continue to stay on your path. Thank you!!"</div>
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"Great Job! I love the presentation that you gave prior to beginning. Not often do you get a chance to get the background story before hearing the selection. *The last selection was moving - Thank You!"</div>
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"I truly enjoyed your music. I know you are extremely talented and I would like to hear your music again. Let me know if you will be available." </div>
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"Beautiful, precise playing!"</div>
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"Dear Meggan, Your violin playing is simply beautiful. Your playing seems to be very effortless but your talent demonstrates that you have put a lot of hard work in developing your skill in music. I appreciate hearing you share your talent. May God continue to bless you."</div>
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Thank you, Tobias Tillmon, for contracting me to perform for your event. It was an honor and joy for me to do so.</div>
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Megganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752508681179648657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8646321328492084885.post-65430720348168116912012-12-11T20:50:00.000-08:002012-12-11T20:50:20.889-08:00Studio Reviews: Vicki Johnson Art Opening 2011, Norcross Welcome Center<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://www.norcrossga.net/events/event-profile.php?Event_ID=1459"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">August 3rd, 2011</span></b></a> Vicki Johnson sat outside under a tent in the hot and humid Georgia heat to paint a portrait of the <a href="http://www.norcrossga.net/info-2-col.php?page_ID=1278600572"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Welcome Center</span></b></a>
in the City of Norcross on Lawrenceville Street. She did a beautiful
job. Inside were displayed just a few samples of her gallery of
paintings. Most are acrylics or oils on canvas or wood mediums in the
impressionist and romantic styles and all are lovely. There were hors
d'oeuvres from <a href="http://www.bleuhousecafe.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>The Blue House Cafe</b></span></a> just around the corner on North Cemetery Street accompanied by solo violin music in the background provided by Meggan Anderson.</div>
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The following are written comments the guests graciously provided. </div>
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"Thank you Meggan. Great." - M. Sudderth</div>
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"Thank you Meggan for the beautiful music." - Grace </div>
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The music is very beautiful and enchanting! </div>
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Keep up the good work. </div>
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Golden strings!" - Aleem &amp; Chantez</div>
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Thank you for sharing your 'gift'!" -Beth Gayle</div>
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Your violin speaks to the heart. </div>
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Your talent is amazing." - Richard Gayle</div>
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"Music was really beautifully done! Thanks! :-D" - Anonymous</div>
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you are interested in providing your guests with solo violin music for
your next event, large or small, comment on this post below or email me
at andersonmusicstudio@ymail.com and I'll be glad to speak with you on
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Megganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752508681179648657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8646321328492084885.post-20499438410324457052012-12-02T14:58:00.002-08:002012-12-02T14:58:20.498-08:00The Anderson Music Studio Handbook<div style="font: 16.0px Georgia; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Welcome to The Anderson Music Studio!</b></span></b></div>
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Megganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752508681179648657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8646321328492084885.post-48203152345372751232012-12-02T14:54:00.001-08:002012-12-02T14:54:03.421-08:00A Letter to Parents & Students<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwI1AYXQCG2vkMeiYeGywRG89SldEbeHhf6w7yYKunjslHiG9gkgUcY3PGmXnJu6RIM1cDibOPZFB7wmdl6EAKmhP4Jf1jRc78zokjepMioAxEic55dEXbLtJQ4Ghm-DJZQwHQR6KjCMr/s1600-h/P1010002.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwI1AYXQCG2vkMeiYeGywRG89SldEbeHhf6w7yYKunjslHiG9gkgUcY3PGmXnJu6RIM1cDibOPZFB7wmdl6EAKmhP4Jf1jRc78zokjepMioAxEic55dEXbLtJQ4Ghm-DJZQwHQR6KjCMr/s320/P1010002.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359504987339095426" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Dear Parents and Students,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Music is defined as a pitch in time. But the whole of music cannot be confined to a simple mathematical equation.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Music
is an expression of the soul. Through music one can engage in the
highest of all exercises, the worship of the Holy Creator, Redeemer God.
Music can proclaim critical truths from God's Word, it can make
Scripture memory easier, it can comfort the hearts of hurting and
doubtful people and it can communicate the entire gambit of human
emotions across all languages, nationalities, ethnicities, cultures and
ages. It is a gift from God by which the musician can glorify God in
return or bless others in ministry.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.</i></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Psalm 33:3</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Music
is just as much a discipline as reading, writing and arithmetic. And
just as other disciplines require skill, though there may be a measure
of talent or gift involved, so does music require the learning of
particular skills to execute proficiently. Talent allows the
assimilation of such skills to come easily, but correct, regular
practice is needed for adapting these new skills until they are
effectively mastered. Not every student needs natural talent in order to
become a fine musician. All that is required is patient, disciplined
practice and a skillful, caring, thoughtful, attentive teacher. I look
forward to providing you with such a teacher for as long as you would
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">It is my desire</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>to provide a comfortable and safe learning environment for each student,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>to teach and encourage each student to the best of my abilities,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>to be sensitive to the learning needs of each student,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>to help each student set realistic goals for achievement,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>to treat you with respect,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>to exercise justice,</span></div>
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be flexible to the needs and circumstances of each student in terms of
scheduling and other emergencies, etc. that arise,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>to always remember that all things are done "to the glory of God" from whom and to whom are all things.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I consider it a privilege to work with you.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">General
music instruction in areas of literacy, theory, sight-singing and
ear-training, composition and arranging are available for $10 for
one half-hour and $20 for one hour. This instruction may be given to
individuals or groups.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">These
rates are effective for lessons given in my home. If you are interested
in brief, 2 to 6 week courses in general music instruction, other
teaching locations will be strongly considered.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Payments
for each month are made at the first lesson of every month. This method
of payment allows for paper conservation, reduced confusion regarding
payments and ease for lesson scheduling. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">There is a <b>First Month Trial Offer</b>
by which a new student pays for 3 lessons and receives the fourth free.
This is to allow time for the student, parent and teacher to decide
whether it is desirable to continue. There is no initial obligation, no
commitments and no signed contracts. It is important to find a teacher
with whom the student and parent are comfortable and that may take some
time.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">If
a lesson needs to be cancelled or rescheduled, kindly give 24 hours
advance notice to avoid financial responsibility. In the event that a
student will be absent from a scheduled lesson, given prior knowledge, a
credit will be made toward the next month for that missed lesson. If
prior notice of 24 hours has not been given, payment for that lesson is
forfeit.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Exceptions
to avoid financial responsibility for missed lessons include: personal
and family emergencies, contagious/serious illness which require medical
attention, inclement weather and threats to national security. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">In
the event that a student discontinues lessons any payment credits will
be promptly refunded. The parent and teacher are free to discontinue
lessons for any reason at any time.</span></div>
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Megganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752508681179648657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8646321328492084885.post-8362588746377283152012-12-02T14:50:00.001-08:002012-12-02T14:50:44.343-08:00Schedule, Absence & Tardy Policies<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The
Music Studio offers lessons Mondays through Saturdays. Specific day and
time arrangements for each student can be made once contact is
established. Lessons can begin at any time during the course of the
month or year.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">It
is optimal to schedule lessons once weekly. In this way, the student is
given sufficient practice time between lessons to establish a regular
daily/weekly routine and schedule for each individual family and home.
Other scheduling arrangements can be made for special auditions,
performances, and vacations. I am also available to teach lessons twice
weekly, if that is desirable. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Please
remember to notify me at least 24 hours in advance if you need to
cancel or reschedule a lesson in order to avoid financial
responsibility. For sudden illnesses and emergencies in less than 24
hours, a courtesy call would be greatly appreciated. If a lesson should
be missed for an emergency, the student will not be financially
responsible (see <span class="Apple-style-span">Services & Payments</span>).</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">If
a student is tardy for the lesson, please note that there may not be
the opportunity to have a full lesson and it may have to end at the
normal time. If I am able, I will do my best to accommodate the
situation at hand. It is my goal to be respectful of your time and end
each lesson as scheduled.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Should the road conditions become severe, all lessons for that day would be cancelled or postponed at no charge.</span></div>
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Megganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752508681179648657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8646321328492084885.post-86386375461010541412012-12-02T14:48:00.002-08:002012-12-02T14:48:38.799-08:00Practice Policy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6l0-sa2_a9DcPOBFV-FVcpmOt2hLXwib4BeUMXovkastaKA7ReOPXVrkBPgKG53keJDCqOdcXktLXO5FDVOyMn1-6YwC7dnPTp3wYx7SPAsXt8T2KK4QVm8gmCc0GzmA_paGj1SaFcFpE/s1600-h/P1010015.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6l0-sa2_a9DcPOBFV-FVcpmOt2hLXwib4BeUMXovkastaKA7ReOPXVrkBPgKG53keJDCqOdcXktLXO5FDVOyMn1-6YwC7dnPTp3wYx7SPAsXt8T2KK4QVm8gmCc0GzmA_paGj1SaFcFpE/s200/P1010015.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382140867795905842" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 200px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 150px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Each
individual student will progress at his or her own rate. Consistent,
disciplined practice is necessary for laying a solid foundation for
assimilating music skills. It is very important to practice in an
environment absent of all possible distractions such as television,
radio and other music/noise-making devices. Some individuals can
concentrate only in silence, while others can focus better with a little
background noise -- whatever works best.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The
student should practice in such a manner that he or she should be
thoroughly prepared for the next lesson. Perfection is not expected or
demanded, but preparation is essential. An excellent summation is,
"Quality not quantity." It is better to be confident with one or two
measures or lines than to have an entire page or song played with many
mistakes. In this way, though progress may be slow, both teacher and
student may be encouraged that the diligence will pay off in the end.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The
amount of practice time will vary greatly on the skill level,
concentration, desire, and free time of each student. For beginning
students, 20 to 30 minutes a day for 5 or 6 days is adequate. For those
students at a higher skill level, one hour a day may be the minimum.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The
student is responsible for diligence in his or her practice habits.
While the teacher is present to give instruction and aid in providing
help, the responsibility is upon the individual efforts of each student
for his or her success. In other words, it is almost impossible for the
teacher, meeting once a week, to cause the musical success of a student
who does not practice in his or her own time. The teacher is provided to
help guide the student in his or her endeavors, much like the
headlights on a vehicle. The student is the whole remaining parts of the
car -- the engine, gas, etc. -- the teacher provides instruction and
guidance for what the student already possesses, the ability to become a
fine musician.</span></div>
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Megganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752508681179648657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8646321328492084885.post-3228303654425098752012-12-02T14:45:00.002-08:002012-12-02T14:45:15.878-08:00Literature & Materials<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN7L2xEYZM0laMquHkgqN6i8H1MQXAUy4F2YgCR0P07f7mliWIouSy3Fum84U7kLBHsDYtZzqDNchakI9lxsWH8LDzEhWGgZCpxyE8xAnPTtH3qQr_mhhnDWR2dg-mgrctZpXK3BeyoL4G/s1600-h/P1010005.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN7L2xEYZM0laMquHkgqN6i8H1MQXAUy4F2YgCR0P07f7mliWIouSy3Fum84U7kLBHsDYtZzqDNchakI9lxsWH8LDzEhWGgZCpxyE8xAnPTtH3qQr_mhhnDWR2dg-mgrctZpXK3BeyoL4G/s320/P1010005.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359506809061005266" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The
required literature will depend on the specific goals of each
individual student. General required materials will include, but may not
be limited to, the following:</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Individual instrument in working order with all accompanying components,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Instrumental maintenance materials,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Notebook,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Pencil,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Metronome,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Scale exercises,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Instructional method book, and</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Level-appropriate repertoire.</span></div>
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Megganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752508681179648657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8646321328492084885.post-34738027367731492492012-12-02T14:43:00.004-08:002012-12-02T14:43:35.017-08:00Resource Information<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Instrument Dealers</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.atlantaviolins.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Atlanta Violins</span></a></div>
<div>
387 South Atlanta Street, Roswell GA 30075</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">770.642.8111</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://www.huthmakerviolins.com/">Huthmaker Bowed String Instruments</a></span></div>
<div>
3140 Main Street, Duluth GA 30096</div>
<div>
770.476.9443</div>
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<a href="http://www.musicarts.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Music & Arts</span></a></div>
<div>
1905 Scenic Hwy, Ste 610, Snellville GA 30078</div>
<div>
770.982.0822<br />
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<div>
884 Buford Hwy, Ste 1000, Lawrenceville GA 30043</div>
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770.277.7300</div>
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<a href="http://www.pianoworks.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">PianoWorks</span></a></div>
<div>
2805 Buford Highway, Duluth GA 30096</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">770.623.0683</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://www.ronaldsachs.com/">Ronald Sachs Violins LLC</a></span></div>
<div>
836 Pleasant Hill Road NW, Lilburn GA 30047</div>
<div>
770.931.2440</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en-us&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=sheet+music+norcross+ga&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&view=text&latlng=15785414539596733424"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Village Music</span></a></div>
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5775 Jimmy Carter Boulevard #220, Norcross GA 30071</div>
<div>
770.300.3387</div>
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<b>S</b><b>heet Music Suppliers</b></div>
<div>
<a href="http://www.hutchinsandrea.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Hutchins & Rea</span></a></div>
<div>
4016 Flowers Road, Suite 430, Atlanta GA 30360</div>
<div>
1.800.753.BACH</div>
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<a href="http://www.jwpepper.com/branch/branch_index.jsp?loc=ATL"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">J. W. Pepper</span></a></div>
<div>
9053 Riverside Parkway, Lithia Springs GA 30122</div>
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770.941.9100</div>
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<div>
<a href="http://www.musicarts.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Music & Arts</span></a></div>
<div>
1905 Scenic Hwy, Ste 610, Snellville GA 30078</div>
<div>
770.982.0822<br />
</div>
<div>
884 Buford Hwy, Ste 1000, Lawrenceville GA 30043</div>
<div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Arrive at each scheduled lesson on time with all of the required materials;</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Arrive at each lesson well prepared, having practiced the previously assigned passages;</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Arrive at each lesson ready to learn and ask questions with a positive attitude; and</span></div>
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given his or her age. However, in those cases, these are the obligations
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Megganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752508681179648657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8646321328492084885.post-14433525882963044622012-12-02T14:40:00.000-08:002012-12-02T14:47:13.829-08:00Biography<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJiv78MtW8b_LX4OGUv1Ukjfc2t6eKuiGky83kDJBwh-IypncYG4L6m9h7Jb6I8QkAd7pEhwClg3JiE0q_KcV6UePOjh6nQChRgabVRR0q0dSfvRrpdkBj4A9ubJpnakvv8u4a8ec7MEzX/s1600-h/P1010034.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJiv78MtW8b_LX4OGUv1Ukjfc2t6eKuiGky83kDJBwh-IypncYG4L6m9h7Jb6I8QkAd7pEhwClg3JiE0q_KcV6UePOjh6nQChRgabVRR0q0dSfvRrpdkBj4A9ubJpnakvv8u4a8ec7MEzX/s320/P1010034.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359507883525949458" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Having
been born into a musical family, the presence of music always filled
our house with my Dad playing guitar and Mom singing. As much as I heard
them daily and my Grandfather, John Jackson, regularly perform in many
public and private venues, I wasn't interested in playing anything until
I saw my neighbor playing viola in the school assembly. I haven't
parted from the violin since.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">At
ten years old, I began to learn through the public school strings
program in the fifth grade. I enjoyed it and began to take consistent
private lessons in seventh grade. At that point I began to compete for
positions in audition-based orchestras: All-County, Regional and State
Orchestras. In high school I had opportunities to play solos before my
peers and in church worship services.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">My
skills continued to improve and I auditioned for college scholarships,
one of which I was awarded at George Mason University where I earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. I loved to play with the orchestras
there and in the Woodbridge community, namely, The Old Bridge Chamber
Orchestra.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">During
my time there, I felt an increasing desire and pressure to perform in a
career setting, but strongly felt the need to continue my training and
education. Having been brought to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at 18, I
followed, what I know now, to have been the Lord's will and pursued a
Master's of Music degree in Solo Performance in the Church, at The
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. </span></div>
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I continued to focus on developing a professional quality of violin
performance while minoring in piano and becoming vocally proficient, as
required. When I concluded my studies at SBTS in 2006, I knew that I
could not perform for a professional symphony orchestra as a career
because of certain physical constraints, among other reasons, and I
became content with that.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I
have been teaching violin since 2000 to the present. What I have
enjoyed most about teaching is the ability to watch and encourage
students of all ages, from 6 even to 60, to grow in their skills. I
prefer to teach privately because my teaching methods can be focused on
the needs of each individual student. In this way, the student is able
to better excel at his or her pace. </span></div>
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Megganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752508681179648657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8646321328492084885.post-12563047025569211082012-12-01T20:47:00.002-08:002012-12-01T20:47:36.613-08:00Norcross Welcome Center: Vicki Johnson Art Opening 2011<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://www.norcrossga.net/events/event-profile.php?Event_ID=1459"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">August 3rd, 2011</span></b></a> Vicki Johnson sat outside under a tent in the hot and humid Georgia heat to paint a portrait of the <a href="http://www.norcrossga.net/info-2-col.php?page_ID=1278600572"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Welcome Center</span></b></a>
in the City of Norcross on Lawrenceville Street. She did a beautiful
job. Inside were displayed just a few samples of her gallery of
paintings. Most are acrylics or oils on canvas or wood mediums in the
impressionist and romantic styles and all are lovely. There were hors
d'oeuvres from <a href="http://www.bleuhousecafe.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>The Blue House Cafe</b></span></a> just around the corner on North Cemetery Street accompanied by solo violin music in the background provided by Meggan Anderson.</div>
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The following are written comments the guests graciously provided. </div>
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"Thank you Meggan. Great." - M. Sudderth</div>
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"Thank you Meggan for the beautiful music." - Grace </div>
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"Meggan, </div>
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The music is very beautiful and enchanting! </div>
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Keep up the good work. </div>
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Golden strings!" - Aleem &amp; Chantez</div>
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"The music was DIVINE </div>
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your talent is amazing. </div>
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Thank you for sharing your 'gift'!" -Beth Gayle</div>
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Your violin speaks to the heart. </div>
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Your talent is amazing." - Richard Gayle</div>
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"Music was really beautifully done! Thanks! :-D" - Anonymous</div>
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If
you are interested in providing your guests with solo violin music for
your next event, large or small, comment on this post below or email me
at andersonmusicstudio@ymail.com and I'll be glad to speak with you on
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Megganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752508681179648657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8646321328492084885.post-48225190853210305502012-11-22T15:28:00.000-08:002012-11-22T15:28:51.122-08:00Listen to My Song SamplerAccess the link below to listen to Classical, Hymn &amp; Romantic melody samples.<br />
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Click <span style="color: red;"><b><a href="https://www.box.com/s/2nhc7u4efg8rs1ota9l1" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</b></span><br />
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Meggan
Anderson can provide music to suit a variety of occasions to make the
ordinary extraordinary. Solo violin is ideal for weddings, dinner
parties, luncheons, brunch gatherings, anniversary dinners, retirement
celebrations, Christmas parties, etc.<br />
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Indoor or
outdoor, public or private, the violin will add a taste of class
&amp; elegance to any event, large or small, casual or fancy.<br />
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Surprise
and impress your spouse with live solo violin music at an affordable,
competitive price and make your anniversary extra special.<br />
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Church
luncheons or garden brunches, a live musician is just as portable as a
CD player and brings an exciting conversation piece for your guests.<br />
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Contact Meggan for a price quote and/or to book an event, large or small.<br />
Comment on this post, email andersonmusicstudio@ymail.com or call 770.841.5547.<br />
<br />Megganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752508681179648657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8646321328492084885.post-11519581436424522562012-11-21T20:36:00.002-08:002012-11-22T15:25:31.069-08:00Bowed Strings StoresIn Gwinnett County, Georgia, there are two bowed strings stores that I would like to highlight.<br />
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<a href="http://www.huthmakerviolins.com/"><b>Huthmaker Violins</b></a>, located in downtown Duluth is a friendly family owned and operated shop with a very comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. They have bowed string instruments and accessories available for purchase, rent and consignment in a wide price range. They offer private instruction, repairs and maintenance, appraisals, and a recital space available for rent. In the years I've lived in Gwinnett County, I have come to know the
Huthmaker family and developed a great working relationship with them. <br />
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<a href="http://www.ronaldsachs.com/"><b>Ronald Sachs Violins</b></a> in Lilburn, likewise offers a wide range of instruments and accessories, private instruction, repairs and maintenance. They do not have a recital space available. This shop is very professional and efficient in their customer service dealings. Here is an example of their excellent and professional customer service: after purchasing a new instrument at a different shop, I had a problem with my peg which Ronald was very kind to quickly fix without any payment. As a result, I'm very pleased to entrust his shop with the care and maintenance of my instrument in the future. This shop is located on Pleasant Hill Road just after exiting Ronald Reagan Parkway, on the right.Megganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752508681179648657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8646321328492084885.post-84548076778044263782012-11-20T21:29:00.002-08:002012-11-20T21:29:17.785-08:00Attract An AudienceHaving an art show or a wine tasting?<br />
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would be more inclined to stay longer if they have some formal, informal
entertainment while you push your product. The solo violin is very
affordable, so that you can keep your profits, and if the music is good,
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can provide what you need. Email me at andersonmusicstudio@ymail.com to
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Megganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752508681179648657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8646321328492084885.post-13629032738970716612012-11-18T20:44:00.002-08:002012-11-18T20:44:47.167-08:00Christmas Is Coming!<div style="text-align: justify;">
I love to play carols during the Christmas season! For this reason, my rate for background carols at Christmas parties is greatly reduced.</div>
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Impress your party guests with festive, live violin music that makes the occasion more merry and bright! Whether your Christmas event is formal or informal, strolling violin carols will make your party even more memorable. Don't delay, book me today!</div>
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