Welcome Friend to the first Monday of 2026!

Whether you are prepping for a brand new school year or heading back for the mid-year stretch, that first lesson back is always the hardest.

We want them to play with beautiful posture and perfect intonation, but they usually just want to tell us about what they did on their holidays.

My advice? Don't fight the energy—redirect it.

To help you start the term with a win, I’ve unlocked one of my favorite Hub resources for you to use for free: The Tango-rilla.

It’s a D and G string resource that uses a mix of Tango rhythms and... well, a break-dancing gorilla. It’s designed to help kids self-regulate, find the beat, and—most importantly—remember that violin is fun.

[Grab your Free Tango-rilla Resource here]

I’ve seen this revitalise a room of tired learners quicker than an ice bath.

Here’s to a term full of joy, creativity, and a little bit of Dino-magic.

Happy teaching!

Laura Founder, Stringosaurus

P.S. If you love the Tango-rilla, wait until you see the other 80+ resources inside the Hub. [Check them out here.]