Accompaniments, Video Exercises, Clinic Videos, and More!
Free Resources!
Constantly-updating resources for Habits of a Successful Young String Musician always available to orchestra teachers
Background Audio Accompaniments
Create a full-orchestra experience for students when practicing alone with background audio accompaniments for each song in the book.
Video Start-Up Clinics
Start your students off with a video set for each string instrument covering maintenance, assembly and care, correct posture, creating your first notes, and more.
Full Video Exercises
Learn by watching and listening to your individual instrument instructor play every exercise in both editions of Habits of a Young String Musician.
Extra Teacher Resources
Check here for extra materials for teachers including from student self-assessment rubrics, rhythm charts, performance checklists, and more.
Great Orchestra Programs are Built with
SUCCESSFUL HABITS!
Suggested Grade Level:
Middle School or Advanced Level Players
A complete method of over 400 musical exercises for teaching upper-level string students the technical skills needed to play advanced orchestral music.
Suggested Grade Level:
Middle School or Intermediate Level Players
A field-tested musical collection of over 300 sequenced exercises for building fundamentals. contains carefully sequenced finger pattern and shifting etudes, tone and articulation warm-ups, and much more!
Suggested Grade Level:
Elementary or Beginning Level Players
Habits of a Successful Young String Musician is a field-tested and musical collection of 220 sequenced exercises for the beginning string student. Featuring supplemental resources including accompaniment tracks, start-up clinic videos, and full performance videos for each exercise in the book, this resource is ideal for beginners.
Suggested Grade Level:
Elementary or Advanced Beginning Level Players
Volume 2 of this cutting-edge resource for beginning string players features additional exercises including challenging new keys, rhythms, time signatures, and minor modes that will better prepare students for more advanced concert music.ource is ideal for beginners. This resourece also includes accompaniment tracks, and exercise videos, and additional clinic videos.
Suggested Usage:
Orchestra Directors for Any Age Range
Christopher Selby and his team have created a resource that is rich with practical strategies for developing a successful orchestra program. This book will inspire young and veteran orchestra directors looking for fresh ideas about teaching orchestra students of all ages to:
- Perform with refined intonation, expressive musicianship, and a beautiful tone
- Develop advanced performance technique, rhythmic precision, and ensemble skills
- Sight-read better, rehearse more efficiently in class, and practice better at home
- Become orchestra leaders and take greater pride and ownership in your ensemble
Additional sections address rehearsal strategies, classroom policies, long-range planning, assessment, tips for building an orchestra program, and suggestions for communicating with parents and principals to better support the orchestra.
A Successful Music Program is Built With
HABITS!
