Unilateral & Bilateral Motion for Healthy Prep and Follow-through Movements in String Playing
To execute a specific skill, an athlete’s movement goes through 3 phases: the preparation, the action (this can be a […]
On Motivation in Practice
What motivates YOU to practice? For me, there is nuance when it comes to motivation – both intrinsic and extrinsic.
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Overcoming Common Roadblocks to New Year’s Resolutions
A happy, healthy, and musical New Year to you! I’m one of those people who traditionally sets resolutions at
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The 24-48 Hour Rule
As musicians, we climb up to some important events along the journey here and there. One might call these milestones,
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Essential Etudes & Exercises for Mastering String Crossings
This is a follow-up to my YouTube video The Art of Effortless String Crossing. Here is a compilation
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17 Tips for Playing Mozart in Orchestra
During the last third of July, I performed in the MostArts Festival Orchestra, along with some chamber music in the
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Tips to Prevent Gripping the Neck & Relax Left Hand
We all know that gripping the neck or squeezing with the thumb is a big no-no because it causes unnecessary
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A Holistic Approach to String Playing with Paul Rolland’s Principles
The past 5 days have been especially fruitful for me. I participated in a long, in-depth online workshop about the
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Unlocking Efficient Progress: The Power of Retrieval Skills and Interval Practice in Music
We have to put in the hours! There are no shortcuts! However, repeating the same passage too many times in
Starling-Delay Symposium 2023
Last week I enjoyed being a participant of the Starling-Delay Symposium at the Juilliard School. It left me overwhelmed to
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