Why I Record My Practice (And Why I’m Sharing It)
When I am working on a new piece or revisiting an old one, like the Bach partita I’ve been immersed […]
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Injury Prevention, Reflections
The Kinetic Chain: A Whole-Body Approach to Violin Playing
Sometimes technical frustrations in violin playing don’t come from the arms themselves, but from how the entire body is (or
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Practice With Purpose – A Simple Plan For You
If you’ve ever sat down to practice and wondered, “What should I really be working on right now?” — in
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Musikverein and the Arrival Fallacy
Musikverein Wien Greetings from Graz, Austria – I’m in the middle of the AIMS music festival! The end of July
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Why Some Musicians Play Better With Coffee
Did you know that coffee is a natural performance booster? In fact, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has put limits
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How To Practice With Intention & Solve Problems Faster
The biggest time-waster in the practice room is whipping out our instrument and proceeding to play through repertoire over..and over…again.
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Practice (Exercises and Strategies), Reflections
Erick Friedman on Relaxation in Violin Playing
First of all, happy new year!! May your 2025 be filled with good health, peace, beautiful music, and (fill in
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Growth, Reflections
I Went Back to My Old Setup
Change is the only constant in life, and that includes making adjustments as we go through our musical journey. Whether
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Injury Prevention
New Musician’s Wellness and Fitness Resources
Aside from the musical and technical pursuit of excellence, one of my duties is to encourage myself and others around
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What Latte Art Taught Me About Performance Practice
This New Year, I decided to learn how to make latte art – simply out of enthusiasm. I bought my
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