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biz for independent musicians- working relationships: a strategy for success
Question: Could you summarize the advantages of having sponsorships? In terms of advancing your career, what is the most useful aspect? How have sponsorships aided you? Answer: One advantage of having sponsorships is that by...
Learn MorePerfect Practice for jazz violinists, cellists, and more
My former classical violin teacher, mentor and friend, the late and widely beloved Michael Davis, told me many things which influenced me early on as a classical musician and later came to influence my growth as a jazz...
Learn Moreeven 12 yr-olds can play jazz
I’ve heard people say something to the effect that “jazz doesn’t lie well on the violin”, and was always skeptical. Having started playing jazz when I was about 20, it wasn’t an easy thing for me to...
Learn MorePart 2 Interview w Mike Barnett
In this segment fiddler Mike Barnett discussed musical issues related to his progression from bluegrass to jazz. I first met Mike when he was about 13. He was a precocious bluegrass player who played by ear and was resistant to...
Learn Moreinterview with fiddler Mike Barnett
In this interview young rising star fiddler Mike Barnett talks about hot players on the the Boston scene and some of his influences By this time it’s 3 a.m. and we are tripping out playing over the changes to the old r and...
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