As a music student I was frustrated by the gap between the classroom and the practice room. Here’s how I use arpeggios to show students how their knowledge of music theory can help them become better instrumentalists.
Read MoreUnique ideas from a master class by James Dunham on nuances of technical and musical timing.
Read MoreDeveloping a digital system for your student information will improve your effectiveness in the teaching studio. Here's my system and some steps to help you develop your own.
Read MoreA review of violist Roger Benedict’s excellent new scale book.
Read MoreMore musical insights from renowned violist Kim Kashkashian.
Read MoreTransformational insights on playing from renowned violist Kim Kashkashian.
Read MoreThe great viola virtuoso William Primrose said playing the Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin on the viola was “as a rule…a disaster.” In this post, the first of two, I describe some of my efforts at disaster prevention.
Read MoreLearn my approach for dealing with massive amounts of repertoire.
Read MoreKeeping a list of your most important observations can be a game changer in your daily practice.
Read MoreLessons learned from LA Phil Principal Cellist Robert DeMaine
Read MoreIn which I discuss who the strategies of “slices of the pie” and “unconscious competence” can lead to artistic freedom in performance.
Read MoreIn this article I’ll take a dive into details. What are some important general considerations when working on details in a piece?
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