Pattern Practice is an important tool that can be used to dissect and master tricky passages.
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Learn the strategies I used to memorize two pieces in less than 36 hours, then perform them on stage in front of 3000 people.
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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.
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Unique ideas from a master class by James Dunham on nuances of technical and musical timing.
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Developing 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.
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A review of violist Roger Benedict’s excellent new scale book.
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More musical insights from renowned violist Kim Kashkashian.
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Transformational insights on playing from renowned violist Kim Kashkashian.
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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.
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Learn my approach for dealing with massive amounts of repertoire.
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Keeping a list of your most important observations can be a game changer in your daily practice.
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Lessons learned from LA Phil Principal Cellist Robert DeMaine
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In which I discuss who the strategies of “slices of the pie” and “unconscious competence” can lead to artistic freedom in performance.
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In 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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