Emily Wright | Strings Magazine | For players of violin, viola, cello, bass & fiddle

Emily Wright is a NYC metro-based cellist, teacher, and founder of Tamarack Arts, an organization dedicated to the development of adult amateur string players.

Favorite Album: Radiohead's Kid A or Django Reinhardt's An Introduction to Guitar Genius

Favorite Song to Play: French or Russian string quartets

Instrument of my Dreams: Henri, my 1938 Apparût cello

Articles by Emily Wright

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How to Add a Little Sparkle to Your Stringed Instrument

If you’re longing to personalize your musical style—add a little bling to your strings, as it were—here's where you might find just the right gear to make you cheer.

Kun Celebrates 50 Years of Bringing Comfort to String Players

Joseph Kun’s experience teaching and playing coupled with his work as a luthier drove him develop the Kun shoulder rest in 1972. The company celebrates 50 its 50th anniversary this year.

The ‘Celebrating Women Luthiers’ Exhibit Reveals a More Diverse Violin Trade Than Existed in the Past

The Celebrating Women Luthiers exhibit isn’t about antiquity. It is a testament to the creativity and skill of multiple generations of more modern makers.

Luthier Iris Carr’s Best Work Is Invisible—Which Is a Very Good Thing

Iris Carr is one of the go-to luthiers for violin restoration work, particularly neck grafts and detailed retouching, thanks to her eye for texture and color.

Remembering Cello Titan Lynn Harrell, Whose Impact Went Far Beyond His Instrumental Prowess

While part of Lynn Harrell’s legacy is a generation of cellists who follow his affection for tone and more, its essence is something each of us can partake in.

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Life at Juilliard’s New Tianjin Campus, One Year In

One year in, by all accounts, Juilliard’s new satellite campus in Tianjin, China looks like it's going to shift expectations of what a music school can be.

Nathaniel Robinson’s Magical Connection With a Felice Guadagnini Violin

When Nathaniel Robinson opens his case, a Felice Guadagnini (grandson of G.B.) violin is waiting there. But he almost missed out on this once-in-a-lifetime instrument.

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Luthier Rozie Deloach Draws Out the Stories of the Violin-Making World

Luthier Rozie DeLoach not only repairs stringed instruments and bows, but she brings their stories to life as co-host of the popular Omo podcast.

How to Define a Musical Instrument’s Quality and Value

Here's a guide to assess quality and value for violin, viola and cello, as well as a general price guide for entry-level to professional quality instruments.

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How a Cellist Came to Own the Cello of Her Dreams

It was love at first bow, but it was years before Emily Wright would be surprised with a lifelong reunion with "Henri," the cello of her dreams.