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Marnie Thies of the Marnie Thies Violin Lessons Reflects on Violin Practice Tips That Are Important for Maximum Musical Success

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Michigan, US, 6th March 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Marnie Thies of proviolin.com believes that practicing the violin or any musical instrument is an art in and of itself. As she continues to refine her teaching skills, Marnie Thies continues to deepen her understanding of various ways to practice.

The most important practice tip is finding a good time to practice and establishing a set practice time. Ideally, an adult student or child practices when they are the most mentally alert. Many teachers assert that establishing a regular time to practice helps ensure a sense of routine, thus making it easier to practice. Additionally, a well-known strategy for making practice easier is to leave the instrument out of the violin case. This serves as a practice reminder.

Another proven way of practicing the violin or any instrument is to play musical excerpts slowly. Practicing slowly is both effective and essential when learning new music, and it remains valuable throughout the process of refining pieces. Practicing in this way enables the player to pay closer attention to pitch, rhythm, dynamics, phrasing, and other musical details, while also helping the musician memorize pieces more effectively.

When a violinist is learning new repertoire, difficult musical segments will arise. While it is understandable that a musician may want to learn the piece right away, it is more beneficial to break things down sequentially. Dividing music into smaller sections makes it easier to master more challenging pieces. Another advantage of practicing passages in smaller sections is that it increases the chances of success, motivating musicians to practice more.

As Dr. Suzuki, the founder of the renowned Suzuki method, famously said, “Celebrate small steps.” Working on music in smaller segments is especially important because some students need to experience success shortly after starting to work on something. This approach to practicing is essential when parents are working with their young children, which is a cornerstone of the Suzuki method.

When learning a new piece, it is easy to overlook dynamics due to the focus on other elements of musical performance, such as pitch, rhythm, tone, and other musical details. Many teachers, including Marnie Thies, recommend color-coding music to highlight where soft and loud dynamics occur. To help begin the process of color-coding music, Marnie Thies states, “I have students write down which colors symbolize loud and soft dynamics. When a student does not know where to begin, I may suggest that the color red be for loud and blue is for soft dynamics. From there, a student’s creative juices may flow, which will help them color-code other musical signs such as crescendo (getting louder) or decrescendo (getting softer). Color-coding the music may help a student recognize the dynamic differences he or she should execute when playing the violin.” If a student needs help remembering certain musical nuances when playing, Marnie Thies advises older students to take notes by using post-it notes.

During high school, Marnie Thies studied violin under Mary West, the former emeritus professor of violin at the University of Minnesota. She emphasized listening to at least three different artists when learning new repertoire. Listening to different violinists is helpful because a performer can take what they like in terms of dynamics and phrasing from each performer and incorporate it into their own playing. With the innovation of YouTube, students can incorporate dynamics and phrasing as well as bowings and fingerings into various pieces. Bowings and fingerings can easily be seen on YouTube and can influence how a piece sounds. By watching a violinist perform “The Swan” by Camille Saint-Saëns, Marnie Thies learned to make a more effective crescendo by using two bows as opposed to using one. This made the piece more exciting because the crescendo was easily heard by Marnie Thies and the audience.

It is natural for violinists to want to play through pieces and “perform” them during practice. However, it is more effective to designate certain parts of various pieces as practice spots when musical nuances such as dynamics, phrasing, continuous vibrato, and other aspects of a polished performance are not up to par. When Marnie Thies instructs students during lessons at Marnie Thies Violin Lessons to mark specific sections of their repertoire as practice spots, they understand that these areas require focused, repetitive attention during practice. Focusing on specific sections of a piece helps achieve a higher-quality performance when playing it in full during auditions and recitals.

When learning a new piece, a student writes down various musical details to remember during lessons and in practice. As the weeks go by, it is easy for music to get cluttered with various reminders of how to play certain notes. Starting out with multiple photocopies of the music is helpful because old copies can be discarded when the musical details written in are no longer applicable.

It is important to have optimal mental alertness during practice sessions. Practicing in short bursts keeps the mind more fresh and alert. For some pupils, it may make sense to practice for 10 minutes at a time. For others, longer practice sessions might be more suitable. It is advisable for students to find the amount of time they can practice before they lose focus. Shorter practice sessions decrease the likelihood that faulty technique ensues and may increase the probability of learning new music correctly with regards to pitch, rhythm, dynamics, phrasing, and other musical aspects.

Many violinists take note of musical nuances to watch and listen for before they play musical excerpts. This makes a lot of sense. However, Marnie Thies found that it’s more effective for players to recall musical details just before they need them, rather than at the beginning of the excerpt.

It is crucial for students to listen to the pieces they are studying every day. Listening promotes internalization of the piece, which is a deep awareness of pitch, rhythm, dynamics, phrasing, and other musical nuances to the point that the student can accurately sing what is written on the sheet music. Once a student has internalized a piece, they can independently correct errors while playing various repertoire. This enables more lesson time to be dedicated to new material, making it easier for students to advance through the repertoire.

There are online and offline resources available that explain various ways of how to practice.
Many YouTube videos provide a wealth of information about practicing effectively. A few online videos that may benefit musicians trying to improve their practice technique are David Kim, who is currently Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and Nathan Cole, concertmaster of the Boston Symphony.

Another resource that may be helpful to teachers is Philip Johnston’s The Practice Revolution: Getting Great Results From the Six Days Between Lessons. In this book, Johnston discusses various practice strategies, highlighting those that are effective and those that are not. He helps teachers learn ways to approach practicing so that they can coach their students. His second book about practicing, Practiceopedia: The Big Book of Practice Help, was written for students and parents. This manual explores practice tips and tricks.

The Suzuki Method, developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, emphasizes the involvement of a “practice parent.” For Suzuki parents, students, and teachers, this approach requires the parent to attend lessons, take notes, and practice alongside their child. Suzuki parents may find it helpful to read Edmund Sprunger’s book, Helping Parents Practice. Mr. Sprunger draws on years of teaching experience and his background in psychotherapy to explain different practice strategies parents can use when working with their children.

At the release of this publication, Marnie Thies is available for both online violin lessons and in-person lessons to children and adults in St. Paul, in the suburbs of Falcon Heights, and North Oaks. Marnie Thies looks forward to expanding her teaching locations to include the Anoka County area in cities such as Blaine and Coon Rapids. Marnie Thies has been teaching online since 2014 and more frequently since 2020 with Marnie Thies Violin Lessons. Her website showcases the progression of her student who began taking lessons online exclusively with Marnie Thies. Another video on her online lessons page highlights how her student learned vibrato solely through online lessons. To collaborate with Marnie Thies, please contact her through her website.

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ABR Electric Highlights the Advantages of Generac Generators Over Portable Alternatives

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ABR Electric offers professional installation of Generac Generators in Frisco and Plano, Texas, providing residents with a reliable backup power solution. Generac generators outperform portable generators with automatic power restoration, whole-home coverage, energy efficiency, and durable designs. As an Authorized Generac Installer, ABR Electric ensures each installation is customized to meet homeowners’ specific needs, complies with local regulations, and includes comprehensive support from start to finish. Homeowners in Frisco (75033, 75034, 75035, 75036) and Plano (75023, 75024, 75025, 75074) can contact ABR Electric to schedule a consultation and equip their homes with a dependable Generac generator, ensuring they are prepared for unexpected power outages.

McKinney, Texas, United States, 6th Mar 2025 — In a world where power outages are increasingly common due to extreme weather or grid failures, securing a reliable backup power source has become essential. ABR Electric is proud to offer professional installation of Generac Generators, the industry leader in backup power solutions, and is here to explain why every homeowner should consider upgrading to a permanent solution over portable alternatives.

The Limitations of Portable Generators

Portable generators might seem convenient, but they fall short in several critical areas:

  • Manual Operation: These units require manual setup and operation, which can be inconvenient and potentially unsafe during emergencies.
  • Limited Capacity: Portable generators typically cannot support vital home systems like HVAC, refrigerators, or medical devices.
  • Fuel Dependence: They require constant refueling during extended outages, which can be costly and logistically difficult.
  • Noise and Emissions: These generators are usually louder and produce more emissions, which can affect both comfort and the environment.

Generac Generators: The Superior Backup Solution

Generac Generators, installed by ABR Electric, provide significant advantages over portable systems:

  • Automatic Power Restoration: Generac generators connect directly to your home’s electrical system and activate automatically during an outage, ensuring continuous power.
  • Whole-Home Coverage: These systems are customizable to meet the specific power needs of your home, ensuring all critical appliances and systems are operational.
  • Energy Efficiency: Generac generators feature advanced engines and offer various fuel options, optimizing fuel consumption and reducing operating costs.
  • Durable and Reliable Design: Designed to withstand severe weather, Generac generators offer dependable service when it’s most needed.

Why Choose a Generac Generator from ABR Electric?

As an Authorized Generac Installer, ABR Electric provides expert guidance and professional installation, tailored to your home’s requirements:

  • Customized Power Solutions: We assess your home’s energy needs to recommend the perfect Generac generator model.
  • Compliance with Local Regulations: Operating in Plano and the broader Collin County area, we handle all permitting and ensure installations comply with the NEC and local safety standards.
  • Comprehensive Support: We manage everything from installation to post-installation testing and educate homeowners on their new system.

Be Prepared for the Unexpected

Don’t let power outages disrupt your life. Protect your home and family with a Generac generator installed by ABR Electric. 

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interzum guangzhou Award 2025 Winners Unveiled!

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The highly anticipated interzum guangzhou Award 2025 winners have been officially announced, spotlighting groundbreaking innovation and sustainability in the furniture manufacturing industry. Recognized as one of the most prestigious accolades in Asia’s furniture sector, the award highlights excellence in innovation and sustainability, attracting top brands from across the globe.

An expert panel comprising internationally renowned interior designer Dick Spierenburg, product designer Kristina Meyer, and European materials expert Dr. -Prof. Sascha Peters meticulously evaluated entries to determine this year’s standout innovations. Two prestigious award categories emerged—”interzum guangzhou Exclusive” and “Outstanding Furniture Accessories”—celebrating 15 pioneering companies that are redefining industry standards.

interzum guangzhou Exclusive 2025 Winners

Recognizing products with breakthrough technologies and strong global application potential:

  • DewertOkin (Germany) – Time-of-flight (TOF)-based AI Intelligent Anti-Pinch System

Contactless sensor technology for seat footrests detects real-time obstructions, enhancing safety and smart home integration.

  • SWISS KRONO Tec AG (Switzerland) – BE.YOND

Next-generation bio-based adhesive technology offering high-performance, eco-friendly particle board solutions.

  • MAXFORM (Ireland) – OVVO Toolless Furniture Assembly

Dovetail joint-based system enables fast, tool-free assembly while maintaining seamless aesthetics.

  • SIMALFA® (Switzerland) – SIMALFA® 475

Water-based, chlorine-free adhesive for instant bonding and cost-efficient, eco-conscious production.

  • BOYTEKS (Turkey) – Synergy

Smart temperature-regulating textile that enhances sleep quality through energy recovery technology.

interzum guangzhou Outstanding Furniture Accessories 2025 Winners

This category honors outstanding integration of materials, craftsmanship, and design:

  • eMoMo (China) – 2360 Frame Integrated Mechanism

Fully KD electric recliner frame with a single-motor drive, reducing costs while enhancing stability.

  • PRINTECH KR (South Korea) – ACREX ULTRA PRO

8H surface coating offers outstanding surface strength and functionality with anti-fingerprint and ultra-matte finish, made from recyclable acrylic materials.

  • limoss (Germany) – AI Intelligent Seat Anti-Pinch Control System

An AI-driven control module optimizing anti-pinch strategies for enhanced user safety and adaptability.

  • Schattdecor (Germany) – Bilbao Walnut

Architectural-inspired wood decor with artistic grain patterns for large-scale surface applications.

  • PT ATEJA TRITUNGGAL (Indonesia) – DEIMOS

Sustainable mattress fabric that merges comfort with eco-friendly materials.

  • LINAK (Denmark) – DL PLUS High-Speed 

The high-speed lifting column contains a powerful 700N load capacity with rapid, stable motion for smart workspaces and healthcare settings.

  • Hongtai (Germany) – German PNZ Wood Wax Oil

Natural, carbon-neutral wood treatment offering long-lasting protection.

  • PYTHA Lab GmbH (Germany) – PYTHA 3D CAD Software – Version 26

Next-gen collaborative furniture design tool with CNC support and AR/VR integration.

  • REHAU (Germany) – RAUVISIO Cube (Smoothed Concrete)

Lightweight, scratch-resistant concrete-effect material combining industrial aesthetics with sustainability.

  • Henkel (Germany) – Technomelt PUR 270/8 Max New Generation

Energy-efficient, high-performance polyurethane hotmelt adhesive optimized for summer conditions.

Key Trends from the 2025 Jury

Internationally acclaimed designer Dick Spierenburg, a dedicated jury member since the Award’s inception, commended this year’s exceptional submissions: “I saw the use of bio-based ingredients leading to safer materials. Time, material and energy-saving solutions in mounting components. Safer control systems thanks to AI technology. Innovative, invisible functions in traditional products like mattresses.”

This year’s winners highlight three major industry shifts:

  1. Smart Technologies: AI-driven safety systems and smart control solutions enhance furniture functionality.
  1. Sustainable Material Development – Bio-based adhesives and recyclable materials drive the green transformation.
  1. User-Centric Innovation: Tool-free assembly and collaborative design tools streamline production and enhance user experience.

Sascha Peters, European material expert and ambassador for the Red Dot Design Award, observes, “The furniture production and interior design industry is currently undergoing a major transformation towards a functioning circular economy and is aligning its corporate philosophy by redesigning its products.”

“Design goes far beyond aesthetics – it combines functionality, ergonomics, and sustainability. Particularly exciting is the use of AI-driven learning modules, which increasingly support design processes.”, remarks product design expert Kristina Meyer. She adds, “Awarded innovations set new benchmarks, show the direction of future development, and inspire the entire industry to take bold and sustainable paths.”

The award-winning products will be on display at the interzum guangzhou Award Showcase Area (Hall 14.1, Area C, Canton Fair Complex) from March 28–31, offering attendees an exclusive opportunity to explore the latest breakthroughs up close. An award ceremony on the opening day will also celebrate these industry trailblazers.

As an international platform for cutting-edge furniture production technology, CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2025 will gather over 1,500 leading brands from over 30 countries, championing the spirit of “Play Bigger.” and driving the industry forward.

Stay updated at www.interzum-guangzhou.com.

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Koelnmesse GmbH

Koelnmesse generated more than 400 million euro in revenue worldwide in 2019 and has a workforce of more than 1,000 people. As a city trade fair location in the heart of Europe, it is home to the third-largest trade fairgrounds in Germany and ranks among the top ten in the world, with approximately 400,000 m² of hall space and outdoor area. Each year, Koelnmesse organises and manages around 80 trade fairs, guest events and special events in Cologne and in the most important markets all over the world.

www.koelnmesse.com 

China Foreign Trade Centre Group, Ltd.

The China Foreign Trade Centre Group, Ltd. is a highly qualified and experienced exhibition company. For more than 50 years, it has been organizing the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), the largest trade fair in China. It is also the organizer of CIFF (China International Furniture Fair -Guangzhou), Asia’s biggest furniture trade fair.

Koelnmesse – Global Inspiration for Living, Contract and Public Spaces

Koelnmesse is the world’s top trade fair organiser for the areas of Living, Contract and Public Spaces.

Alongside the new trade fair duo imm cologne and interior design days cologne (idd cologne), other formats hosted at the trade fair hub of Cologne such as ORGATEC, interzum, FSB, spoga+gafa and aquanale are among the most internationally renowned and established industry gatherings.

These fairs comprehensively represent the interior and design segment, the furniture and interior construction industries’ supplying sections, the kitchen world, all topics for the modern working world, garden lifestyle as well as modern work environments, the garden lifestyle, public spaces, sports and leisure facilities, along with saunas, pools and wellness centres.

To complement the events in Cologne, Koelnmesse is constantly strategically expanding its portfolio in key growth markets around the globe. Its foreign trade fairs include La Feria De Diseño Medellín – powered by imm cologne in Colombia, the shows of the ORGATEC brand family with ORGATEC TOKYO in Japan, ORGATEC India in Mumbai and ORGATEC WORKSPACE Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, as well as the trade fairs of the interzum brand family: interzum guangzhou in China, interzum bogota in Colombia, interzum jakarta in Indonesia and interzum forum italy in Bergamo. The “Living, Contract and Public Spaces” portfolio also includes the FSB Sports Show Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

Further information: 

https://www.interzum.com/en/trade-fair/interzum/industry-trade-fairs/

Upcoming events:

interzum guangzhou, Guangzhou 28.-31.03.2025

interzum, Cologne, Germany, 20.-23.05.2025

interzum jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, 24.-27.09.2025

interzum bogota, Bogotá, Colombia, 12.-15.05.2026 

interzum forum italy, Bergamo, 04.-05.06.2026

Note for editorial offices:

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Koelnmesse (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Guangzhou Branch

Tel: +86 20 8755 2468

Email: elly.li@koelnmesse.cn 

www.koelnmesse.cn

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Record number of curious visitors to Church of Scientology in Denmark

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Copenhagen. The Church of Scientology Denmark, located on Nytorv in the heart of Copenhagen’s medieval city, is extremely well-attended, whether for informational lectures, Open House events, pre-booked tours or by passersby who come in and visit the permanent exhibition in the Church’s Information Center. However, the number of visitors for a single evening broke all records during this year’s Culture Night on October 11, when over 1,900 visitors came within 6 hours.

On Culture Night, visitors came in to visit the information center, talk to members, get a tour, take a stress test, or just walk around and look around. When asked directly, they said they had chosen to come in simply because they were curious to find out what goes on in a Church of Scientology. And judging by the responses to a survey, their curiosity was satisfied, as 92% found the visit educational, exciting, informative, really good, etc.

One visitor said: “Thank you for opening the doors. It was really exciting to be shown around and talk to someone who has been there for more than 25 years.” Her friend added: “I was very pleasantly surprised by how professional, well-organized and beautiful it all is. We are super happy that we chose to go in here, it has been a completely new and positive surprise.”

The Church of Scientology Denmark celebrates its 60th anniversary in Denmark this year, and since the Church opened in new premises on Nytorv in 2017, the Church has placed great emphasis on inviting interested parties in so that they can get answers to their questions and see the place. For example, the church’s information center is open every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., something that thousands of passersby have taken advantage of, and the church has also had over 6,500 people visit, who have participated in free pre-booked approximately 2-hour lectures with tours, something that high school classes, cultural associations and university students in particular have taken advantage of. On top of that, the church has held dozens of Open House events on all sorts of socially relevant topics and Open Stage Art Nights, where new artists can come and perform.

Due to the great interest and curiosity, the Church has also started to hold weekly introductory lectures starting this past summer and still going to date, where the large chapel, which you can enter directly from Nytorv, is repeatedly filled to capacity. Topics covered include “The subconscious has power over you” or “Have you lived before this life?”

These lectures are often given by the Church’s daily leader, Mikkel Jørck, who is himself a third-generation Scientologist, and whose grandfather, Knud Jørck, was the first to fill his car with books by L. Ron Hubbard and take them home to Denmark after a trip to England, after which he began to spread knowledge of the subject.

“I am sure that both my father and grandfather would have clapped their hands if they had experienced the great interest that still exists in learning more about L. Ron Hubbard’s groundbreaking discoveries and effective methods,” says Mikkel Jørck. “It is a privilege to follow in their footsteps, and just like them, I find it incredibly inspiring to introduce Dianetics and Scientology to people who have never heard of it from us before.”

The Church also held regular Church services, including weddings, name-giving and funerals over the past year alone.

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