Greetings again, intrepid readers. It’s been entirely too long since I posted anything here, and for that I apologize. Spring is normally a very busy…
One of the criticisms I hear a lot regarding classical music is, there is only so much Mozart, Beethoven, or Tchaikovsky out there. While that…
For those of us who make our living performing classical music, loving it is a no-brainer. Explaining it to the uninitiated is another matter completely. …
Surely one can’t actually learn music without practicing it on the instrument in a practice room. Well, that is only partly true. Yes, you have…
Ah, the holidays. Christmastime is here again (cue Vince Guaraldi). This is when many string players make a nice chunk o’ change. In order to…
With the advent of music editing software like Sibelius or Finale, I have had a renewed interest in composing over the last 10-15 years. Composing…
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post giving advice to professional violinists doing orchestral auditions. Well, now it’s time to get the kids…
I have (update: had – it was cancelled, sigh) an orchestral audition coming up in a few weeks so I thought I would share some…
Emotion in music is a huge topic. Music makes people feel all kinds of emotions, and not the same for everyone. People are always asking,…
Gigs come in many different forms; weddings, symphony work, corporate functions, pit orchestras, and many more. Below are six tips that every musician should follow…
As I have already stated, I play viola in addition to violin. This year, I purchased my first good viola to use for gigs and…
