7 Tips on Developing Beautiful Vibrato
The key to developing good vibrato starts even before you play a single note. Here are 7 tips for developing a beautiful vibrato on cello that may also apply to viola and violin.
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Technique, advice, and tips.
Am I Too Old to Learn Violin?
Have you ever wondered if you're too old to play violin? The instrument is never off limits because of age. Here are some tips to get started on violin as an adult.
A Cellist’s Guide to Playing Arabic Music
In adapting the instrument for Arabic music, cellists have developed a complex set of techniques and approaches over the last century.
Painting a Musical Landscape: The Benefits of Concept-First Learning
When learning new repertoire, music students usually dive in from the first measure and build bar to bar; this sometimes may go counter to the intent of the composer and the piece.
Ask the Expert: How to Stop Your Pegs from Slipping
Properly functioning tuning pegs are crucial to a healthy instrument. Here's how to keep them from slipping on your violin, cello, viola and bass.
10 Leadership Tools I Gained From Playing Violin
Over the years, my violin became a carefree outlet to release the pressures of leading a nonprofit organization. Here are 10 leadership tools I gained from playing violin.
6 Tips for an Efficient, Harmonious Classical Ensemble Recording Experience
A small classical ensemble that wants to make a recording faces the same challenges upon entering the studio. These tips can help make things go smoothly, and without too much drama.
It’s Never Too Late to Pick Up an Instrument—Here are 5 Tips for Adult Beginners
It takes bravery to start taking music lessons, but according to the mature beginners I interviewed, no one is ever too old.
4 Ways to Attract Students to Your Private Teaching Studio
If you’re seeking to build a private teaching studio, you’ll need to recruit students and, just as importantly, hang onto them once they sign up with you.
How To Master the Legato Bow Stroke (Hint: It’s Harder Than You Think)
By Laurie Niles | From the November-December 2020 issue of Strings magazine Flashy bow strokes, such as spiccato, sautillé, staccato, and ricochet, get a lo... Read More...