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In the debut episode of It's More Than the Violin, veteran violin teacher Elizabeth Faidley pulls back the curtain on what 26 years of teaching really looks like—and it's far more than scales and bow holds.

From staring at children's thumbs with the intensity of international diplomacy to navigating scheduling crises that rival Pentagon operations, Elizabeth introduces the five core philosophies that have shaped her teaching: foundational technique first, fun with no fear, the art of triage, every student is my favorite, and the power of communication.

Along the way, she shares unforgettable stories—a mother nearly hit by a car on Broadway over a dropped Mendelssohn line, a parent jumping on her windshield, and the family who showed up 20 minutes early while she was still in the shower.

Whether you're a teacher, a parent, or a student, this episode makes one thing clear: teaching the violin is actually a surprisingly small part of teaching the violin. It's more than the violin—and that's exactly the point.

Find Elizabeth here:

Website

https://www.elizabethfaidley.com/

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@FaidleyStudio

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/faidleystudio

Podcast

https://rss.com/podcasts/its-more-than-the-violin/