Use Primrose’s “Rule of 60” to tackle challenging passagework.

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

Pattern Practice is an important tool that can be used to dissect and master tricky passages.

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.

Unique ideas from a master class by James Dunham on nuances of technical and musical timing.

A review of violist Roger Benedict’s excellent new scale book.

More musical insights from renowned violist Kim Kashkashian.

Transformational insights on playing from renowned violist Kim Kashkashian.

The 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.

Lessons learned from LA Phil Principal Cellist Robert DeMaine