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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 in left hand, and independence of the two hands, since string players essentially have two totally different techniques, for the…
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 to hear some performances that were new to me, and to just have a focused listening project. I love this…
Read MoreThe 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, process, skills, and knowledge. Inspiration, where does it come from? It’s not a lightening bolt, or the voice of God,…
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 glorious work brought to life not just by four musicians, but by four musicians committed to working as one to…
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 wonder, do we even know how poor our live are without it? I am listening to Joanne Falletta curate a…
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, your own experiences effect the way that you perceive, perform, learn, teach, and compose music. Whether those experiences are beautiful,…
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 silver chain of sound Of many links without a break, In chirrup, whistle, slur and shake, All intervolv’d and spreading…
Read MoreOn 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? Because we offer the best rates? Buy one, get one? Free with purchase of $100 or more? Not at all.…
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