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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Practice (Exercises and Strategies)
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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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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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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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
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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