Subject: Meet Elisha & Jane – How They Reignited Their Teaching!

Meet Elisha & Jane – How They Reignited Their Teaching!

I’m always so grateful to work with my incredible Teachosauri subscribers, and I’m thrilled to share two stories from violin teachers who have recently made some small shifts that had a huge impact on their teaching.

Elisha’s Journey
Elisha is new to teaching violin but brings many years of experience in early childhood education and daycare settings in Melbourne. After exploring the Stringosaurus Hub, here’s what she had to say:

“The knowledge you shared with me was invaluable. I’ve come away feeling truly inspired. The time you spent walking me through the Hub showed me tools that will greatly support me in teaching young violinists. One piece of advice that really resonated with me was the importance of repetition in the early years. This builds not only a child’s knowledge but also helps them feel safe, creating a foundation for their development. I can’t wait to put these wonderful resources into practice!”
— Elisha

It’s so rewarding to see Elisha feeling inspired and supported as she embarks on this new journey with violin teaching, bringing her deep understanding of early childhood development into her lessons.

Jane’s Discovery
Then there’s Jane, a primary classroom music teacher in Perth, WA, who discovered a hidden set of violins in her new school. She’d never taught violin before, but after enrolling in the Hub and gaining some valuable insights, she’s now introducing her students to the violin for the first time!

It’s incredible to see how just a few small shifts—plus access to the Hub’s resources and support—have helped Jane make a real difference for her students. With her new violin program in place, her students are getting hands-on experience they never imagined.

These stories are just a few examples of how small shifts can reignite your teaching and create lasting impacts. Whether you’re brand new to teaching violin or a seasoned pro, the Stringosaurus Hub has something for everyone to help make teaching fun and effective.

If you’ve been looking for a way to bring more joy to your teaching, the Hub is here when you're ready to explore.

Come join us and see how it can make a difference in your teaching, too.

Talk soon,
Laura 🎻

Click to load picture of Jane's violin flower arrangement! Ha ha

Here’s what Jane said about her first sessions:

"My first sessions with my two classes were beautiful. The children snuck in quietly to the classroom to see ‘a flower’ of violins which will hopefully grow into a garden of beautiful melodies very soon. This felt appropriate as we are at a school with a name which includes GARDENS.

The students paired up and chose a violin case. They explored 4 or more interesting parts on the case and we chatted about these parts.

Then one student was allowed to use zip and de-velcro the case to reveal the instrument. Cue squeals and gasps. So cute. We looked at the different parts and then took them out and sang the hokey pokey to new lyrics.

Put the violin in and the violin out, in, out and shake it all about, we bring it in to the rest position, we are all so clever.

We looked at the bows and discussed their safety. The students took turns to use them as wands to turn me into various animals. Hilarious. We put them back in the cases and plucked gently different strings. Zipped up the violins and put them back in our flower.

End of lesson. The kids were so happy and excited and can’t wait until next week. They boasted to jealous siblings and the principal about their learning. Perfect. Inspiring.”

Thank you Jane for inspiring me and making my heart full this week! Hope you all have a wonderful week ahead. Tell me about the recent wins in your teaching?

Love Laura

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Subject: Meet Elisha & Jane – How They Reignited Their Teaching!

Meet Elisha & Jane – How They Reignited Their Teaching!