On the Importance of Learning Music from Other Amateurs
I have learned just as much from my fellow musicians as anyone else about how to play, how to get the most out of music, and how to find the real joy in an artistic life.
adult amateur
It's never too late to start, or re-start, making music with a stringed instrument. Here are some profiles and lessons focused on adult amateur string players.
A Beginner’s Guide to Tuning Your Cello
Tuning should be the first activity you complete with your cello every day, or every time you get the instrument out. Here's a beginner's guide to tuning your cello.
Playing it All: The Amateur Musical Life is Exactly What I Wanted
After I rediscovered my passion for cello, my kids' rock music teacher invited me to join his band. At first, I was unsure if I could do it, but here I am 3 years later, onstage playing cello with them and loving it.
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.
Coming Back to the Violin After Retirement Has Offered a Life Full of Rich Musical Experiences
Playing the fiddle and making music with my friends after retirement has added an element of passion and joy that I never expected at this stage of life.
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.
8 Adult Amateurs Talk Transcendent Moments & Finding the Time to Keep Playing
We spoke with eight string players from various camps or schools of study about challenges and what keeps them coming back to the practice room for more.
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.
Adult Summer Music Camp: 4 Ideas for Some Chamber-Music Fun (and Study!)
Summer chamber-music programs abound for adult amateurs looking to hone their chops, expand their musical horizons, or just have fun. Here are 4 camps that do just that.
6 Tips for Joining an Orchestra as an Amateur Musician
Joining an orchestra as an adult can feel intimidating. Here are 6 tips to help you if you decide to join an orchestra as an adult amateur musician.