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The Magic of Twinkle… how technique and discipline lead to artistic freedom and creativity!
Technique is ALWAYS a topic in my studio! Whether it’s a major concerto or twinkle variations, and lately my Indianapolis and Virtual Students have been focused on independence of fingers…
Read MoreFor My Students… Favorite Violin and Viola Concertos Part 1
During the Memorial Day Weekend I enjoyed listening to the top 76 listener’s choice of best concertos on Sirius XM Symphony Hall. It included all instruments, and it was wonderful…
Read MoreFor My Students… Favorite Violin & Viola Concertos Part 2
For My Students… Favorite Concertos Violin & Viola Part 3
Inspiration Doesn’t Find You, You Find Inspiration
The artistic journey evolves differently for every person. Words such as inspiration and talent are thrown around a lot, quite a bit more than discipline, focus, exploration, history, inquiry, discovery,…
Read MoreDeath and the Maiden
Possibly the best string quartet playing I have ever heard, the Alban Berg Quartet’s performance of Death and the Maiden, in my opinion, exemplifies the apex of human achievement, a…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Beethoven! I Wonder…
Happy Birthday Beethoven! I Wonder…how much we really think about the devaluation of music, art, culture and how little of our attention and energy we give to it’s appreciation? I…
Read MoreMaking Music Your Own
Part One: Past And Present Making music your own has power. It means by experiencing your own life fully, in joyous amazement, with wondering awe of the world around you,…
Read MoreThe Lark Ascending
V.Williams, “The Lark Ascending,” performed by Hillary Hahn, inspired by the words of George Meredith… The Lark Ascending, By George Meredith He rises and begins to round, He drops the…
Read MoreRealizing Dreams
On small business Saturday, we all recognize that small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and we support them each other with purchases, FB likes, recommendations, but why?…
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