Ruvisha- schedule change this week. Ruvisha's first. I was late, pay more attention to this next time, you are often late for first lesson. We went through scales today, G major. Not fluent, it's not going smooth for her. Did theory next 30 minutes (replacement).
Ziqi- overlap with Ruvisha. Ziqi was gloomy today, she won't tell me what's up. Her E-string broke, cost RM 2.50 for it. Asked her to write her own fingering, just went through surface of 4 songs. She cannot play fluently either.
Nick Yoo- Late. Talks a lot, he did not want to learn or play violin. Nick forgot what I taught him and wanted me to repeat the teaching, I refuse. I got strict and scolded him but he is not afraid, he was still smiling. Anyway, he finally did the whole song. I tell him to stay back and practice for 15 minutes since he doesn't practice at home. He will be playing the same song next week. He will carry on only if he play this song smoothly.
Chew Ming- His mother came in after the lesson. Tell her that Chew Ming complains that he can't see the book under the sun light, can't see the sticker on his violin, he also needs a handkerchief between his neck and the violin. Chew Ming told me that he's learning piano now. I hope he will show faster improvement. He is like standing still, not moving from where he started. I told him to practice straight bowing, slowly, at home. Forget the song!
Tong Zhe Xin- She came in herself today. We went through a short song (with only notes on 1 string). With every go, I ask her to add in something. She'll be doing the same thing next lesson.
1. lower bow hand to not touch D string
2. play more bow
3. legato
4. finger press into fingerboard, don't just touch
Christopher- He hasn't have his own book. I'll photocopy G2 exam pieces for him. Went through his first piece,A2, which is same as Katelynn's. We're half way on this song. Christopher is technically not in good shape, as he has not touch his violin since last 2 month. I'll have to give him extra lessons to make up for he's shortage in preparation time, for his coming practical exam.
Amirul- Just came back after 1 month of skipping from lesson. Not a problem. Should be finishing his book in 3 month or so.
James- excuses, excuses. got strict with him too today. He wanted to sit but he is in wrong position while holding the violin, so i told him to stand for the whole lesson. It's the same song, This Old Man, for a month already. He can play the song, it's just that he doesn't want to, he forgets every thing every time after the lesson. He is doing this song 1 more time on next lesson. I just want him to remember what he learn.
Xue Ying- I taught her Party Time song again. Again, a student who forgets what she learn. ps. Her violin is appearing small for her size. Should change into bigger violin after Prep Test.
Katelynn- We went through scales today. I've added 2 sticker on her violin, 3rd and 4th finger. She is not certain where to put her fingers, so she slide around on the finger board, which could be heard clearly when she practiced. I told her not to do so. I taught her to practice repeating each notes to give her time to think where is the next point to click. She's very impatient, she should be more patient, pay attention to slow practices. Katelynn's mother asked for a copy of the aural test CD and book, to practice at home. I ask myself, should I give her?
Sao Chyi- Had 1 hour with her to replace 9/4/11. We went through her exam pieces. First piece was better than 2nd and 3rd. I realize that Sao Chyi doesn't count when she plays. So, I've made advices to each song, for her to improve. Also taught a little bit of dynamics today. Forte! She can play now. Also brief her a little bit of aural test, practice sight reading. Still not solid with those 3 scales, especially G major.
Yu Hang's abcent for 3 weeks.
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