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Learning the 7 Points on the Cello Fingerboard

Here is a guide to improving pitch accuracy, body alignment, and shifting on the cello by learning the 7 points on the cello fingerboard.

Nathaniel Ayers: Journey from Juilliard to Skid Row

Today, his life is about film and book projects by Louise Lee In some ways, Nathaniel Ayers at age 57 is a typical adult beginner on the violin. Taking his ... Read More...

Yo-Yo Ma on Communicating Effectively with Your Audience

Performance is only magical if the audience is fully engaged by Edith Eisler "CONTENT, COMMUNICATION, AND RECEPTION," cellist Yo-Yo Ma says, "those are the ... Read More...

Titans Talk about the Bach Solo Violin Works

Scaling the six Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin requires a firm grasp of violin technique and a propensity for soul-searching. John Holloway, Rachel P... Read More...

How to Winterize Your Instrument

Learn to prevent seasonal damage from temperature and humidity changes by Erin Shrader AS SOON AS WINTER sucks the last bit of humidity out of the Midweste... Read More...

Lisa Batiashvili Finds the Meaning of Life in the Works of the Masters

Georgia-born violinist joins the world of greatly talented young performers by Laurence Vittes When I first heard Lisa Batiashvili play at the Hollywood Bow... Read More...

How the Beatles Launched a String-Playing Revolution

It was 40 years ago today . . . or was it 'Yesterday'? by Greg Cahill It all began with a dream. Beatles bassist Paul McCartney—then a harried singer and s... Read More...

How to Shop for a Cello Priced Under $5,000

Here are some ways to find cello bliss from a panel of experts who offered their advice on shopping for a cello under $5,000.

6 Things to Look for When Buying a Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass Bow

By Richard Ward A little bit of knowledge can go a long way for the bow shopper When you go bow shopping, be sure and bring your own violin, vio... Read More...

Interview with Violinist Sarah Chang

Adulthood is offering a new world of opportunities for this former child prodigy by James Reel It’s easy enough to earn ovations when you’re an adorable ten... Read More...