Learning & Improving Skills as an Adult
Have you ever been told (or know someone who was told) “It’s too late to learn an instrument at this […]
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How To Get a Good Sound at the Tip with Less Effort and More Consistency
An alternative approach to bow “pressure” involves the entire forearm and using the natural arm weight. Develop beautiful, even sound
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3 Practices to Achieve True Confidence on Stage
Like most classical musicians, I occasionally have some very unwelcome guests in my mind – feelings of doubt, uncertainty, or
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Recovery Exercises for Violinists & Violists
Statistics show that around 85% of violinists & violists will develop a playing-related injury at some point in their performing
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On Shoulder Rests and Physical Health
Why is everyone suddenly ditching the shoulder rest they’ve been wearing for years? Ok, it’s true – the shoulder rest
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Left Hand
The Role of the Shoulder in Shifting Positions
When we learn how to shift and practice going from one position to another, our attention usually zeroes in on
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Injury-Prevention Exercises for Violinists and Violists
Every spring (not counting 2020) toward the end of the academic year, many freelance musicians get BOMBARDED with gigs after
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Intonation, Left Hand, Practice (Exercises and Strategies), Scales
The Magic of Delayed Shifts (Sneak Into a New Position)
Delayed shifts are performed either through finger extensions or contractions, after which the hand frame re-establishes in the new position.
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Octave Hacks
For the longest time, I’ve struggled to play double stops consistently in tune, and even more so with a decent
5 Ways To Make It Easier To Start Practicing | Atomic Habits
Have you ever been really anxious to practice but just couldn’t seem to get yourself to pick up your instrument?
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