I spent one week learning the Bartok Viola Concerto– this is what happened
I spent a week tackling one of the hardest pieces in the viola repertoire. Follow along on a deep dive into the Bartok Viola Concerto
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ksetoviola
- Sep 16, 2023
- 10 min
Practice Makes Perfect: Wait, how many hours do I need to practice?
So how many hours? Long story short, that will depend on where you are on your musical journey and how far you are aiming to go.
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ksetoviola
- Sep 10, 2023
- 9 min
How to Practice with a Drone - Practice like a pro
Everyone knows that in order to improve at our instruments (or anything, really!) we have to spend time practicing, but what does that...
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ksetoviola
- Aug 20, 2023
- 8 min
What is Slow Practice? A guide for the best ways to practice for great results!
We’ve all heard that saying “practice makes perfect”. This is true in some sense, but it’s not a perfect statement. The quality of our...
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ksetoviola
- Jul 5, 2023
- 4 min
Unveiling the Beauty: Exploring Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis-Viola Excerpt
Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis is a really special orchestral piece. This piece is written not just for...
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ksetoviola
- Jul 5, 2023
- 3 min
Mastering Etude 2: Conquer the All State Viola Challenge!
Etude 2 from the viola All State middle school requirements is a lot of fun to learn, but it is also very challenging. It involves a lot...
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ksetoviola
- Jun 29, 2023
- 5 min
Mastering Berlioz' Roman Carnival Viola Excerpt: Unveiling the Secrets of Audition Brilliance
Master the challenges of Berlioz's Roman Carnival viola excerpt. Let's Practice intonation, string crossings, and more for a great audition!
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ksetoviola
- Mar 17, 2023
- 10 min
Top 5 ways to practice your scales
We all know that scales are an important part of our daily practice routine, but it could be hard to find joy or fulfillment in the...
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ksetoviola
- Mar 12, 2023
- 6 min
Spring into Action: 5 Tips for Staying Motivated to Practice During Spring Break
Spring Break's Music Challenge: Sun, Sand, and Scales! Find guilt-free pro tips to keep your practice on track while soaking up the fun!
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ksetoviola
- Feb 26, 2023
- 3 min
Mastering the Unforgettable: Conquering Beethoven's 5th Symphony Second Movement
String crossings got you down? Master the smoothness with some great pro tips on bow control. Get ready to rock that legato!
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ksetoviola
- Feb 15, 2023
- 4 min
Winning the Gold: How to Practice Don Juan for Audition Success
Get ready to conquer the high D in Don Juan! Learn key tips and exercises to improve your precision and win auditions every time.
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ksetoviola
- Feb 11, 2023
- 4 min
Starting Strong: Practicing Open Strings to Perfect Don Juan's Opening Statement
Conquer Don Juan's tempo and improve resonance by practicing open strings. Make a strong opening statement and nail your audition!
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