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Oct 29, 20245 min read

The Life of a Teaching Artist: Performing A Symphony of Schools

The beginning of every school year is always a fascinating journey. We start out slow, learning new teachers and new schedules,...

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Aug 13, 202414 min read

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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Sep 16, 202310 min read

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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Sep 10, 20239 min read

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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Aug 20, 20238 min read

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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Jul 5, 20234 min read

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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Jul 5, 20233 min read

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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Jun 29, 20235 min read

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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Mar 17, 202310 min read

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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Mar 12, 20236 min read

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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Feb 26, 20233 min read

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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Feb 15, 20234 min read

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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Feb 11, 20234 min read

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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