How I prepared Shostakovich's Romance for performance in just a week.

Practicing, Technique, ToneTravis MarilSeptember 2, 2024Comment

Carol Rodland on Musicality, Color & Daily Habits

Strategies and tactics from Juilliard professor Carol Rodland on using musicality to counteract nerves, playing with color and habits for a healthy violist.

Practicing, Technique, Tone, MasterclassesTravis MarilJune 10, 2024Comment

VIDEO: 4 Principles for Smooth String Crossings

Core ideas and exercises for developing smoother string crossings.

Practicing, Technique, ToneTravis MarilMay 25, 2024Comment

Playing Between Positions: Michael Tree's Unique Philosophy of Fingering

Notes on Michael Tree’s unique approach to the fingerboard.

Practicing, Technique, Tone, Left HandTravis MarilNovember 4, 2023 Comment

Video: Primrose on Sound Production

A video tutorial examining some of Primrose’s fundamental bow concepts.

Practicing, Technique, ToneTravis MarilSeptember 25, 2023Comment

Harmonics and Ponticello: A Partially Perfect Pair

Want to develop a faster left hand and a deeper sound while working less? Try this technical “superset.”

Practicing, Technique, Tone, Left Hand, Right Hand, CoordinationTravis MarilApril 22, 2023Comment

Getting Bach in Shape: Kim Kashkashian Edition

Transformational insights on playing from renowned violist Kim Kashkashian.

Getting Bach in Shape, Tone, Technique, Teaching, MasterclassesTravis MarilOctober 7, 2022 Comments

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