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Shaw Strings: The Blog

Through my blog I try to share resources for other students, parents and teachers! Some weeks you’ll find write ups on workshops I’ve attended, sample lesson plans and more.

Regardless of the topic, my goal is to help others in their pursuits of teaching and learning violin, viola and music!

Use these links to help you find the blog posts that may be most relevant to you!

  • For Teachers 46
  • For Parents 33
  • For Students 28
  • Studio Business 1
Five Favorite Fiddle Books
Five Favorite Fiddle Books

Just in case you’re looking for some good collections to inspire your program, I put together this short list along with some of the qualities that make them unique! Check out the full list on the blog.

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For TeachersRenee ShawFebruary 28, 2019Comment
100 Day Practice Challenge
100 Day Practice Challenge

To prepare for our annual recital, I am challenging all students to practice 100 days in a row from February 21st to June 1st. Last year we did a shorter challenge of 50 days and I can’t wait to see students rise to the occasion for this updated goal!

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For Teachers, For StudentsRenee ShawFebruary 18, 2019Comment
Five Words for 2019
Five Words for 2019

Community. Compassion. Curiosity. Inner Harmony. Adventure. 

These are five words I’ve stumbled across in looking into 2019. Join me as I unpack these five words and openly brainstorm how I’m seeing them in relation to my studio.


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For Teachers, For Students, For ParentsRenee ShawFebruary 8, 2019Comment
2018: A Season of Love
2018: A Season of Love

Some reflections on a full year. Click through to be reminded of all the things 2018 brought us!

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For Parents, For Students, For TeachersRenee ShawJanuary 23, 2019Comment
Shaw Strings: The Blog
Shaw Strings: The Blog

My name is Renee Shaw Nutwell and I am a violin and viola instructor based out of my hometown of Hagerstown, MD. Click through to learn more about my studios in Hagerstown and Shepherdstown, WV and connect with me!

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For Students, For Teachers, For ParentsRenee ShawJanuary 20, 2019
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