American String Teachers Association Artist teacher Award I was honored by my colleagues in the American String teachers Association this year with the prestigious Artist
So which is it: the bowing, the articulation, the phrasing, or the timing? Yes. Listening, adjusting bowings, and analyzing phrasing and articulation are all helpful
Whether you’re giving or receiving one, a proper apology can repair trust, ease tension, and move things forward. Yet most people think they’re apologizing when
Play along to catch a chill vibe. Think of it as morning Yoga.
I’m going to address a factor in music education that is like an invisible elephant in the room. Warning– While I’m not going to take
Grab your violin, viola, or cello and play along to this Blues Fiddle Guided Practice Session excerpted from my Weekly Guided Practice Sessions on Zoom.For more
Is Music Theory Necessary? The following is an exchange with an electric violinist who asked whether it’s important to learn music theory. See my answers
In this episode of the Creative Strings Podcast, Christian Howes speaks with multi-talented musician, educator, and author Rebecca Clare Douglas. From her academic training at
Advancing String Pedagogy Listen to or watch my discussion with violinist/educator and PhD candidate Marcello De Francesco below. Scroll below to read the edited transcript. Watch
Learn how different types of violin bowing techniques can be useful for optimizing tone control, rhythmic precision, and expressive playing in different musical settings.
It’s funny- the interactions that stick out when you teach 50,000 people a month. When you expect to see magic, you start seeing it everywhere
How to Play Amazing Grace on Violin | the Fun Way Are you a violinist or instrumentalist who wants to master the soulful tune Amazing
In this fast-paced play-along lesson, I will teach you to play Dark Eyes on Violin. There is a difference between learning the melody of a
Welcome, fellow music enthusiasts and aspiring jazz violinists! In today’s jazz violin lesson, we’ll embark on an exciting journey to unlock the secrets of Django
Searching for the perfect way to improve your fiddle playing skills? You’ve come to the right place! Welcome to an exciting world of “play along
In this Masterclass Enhance your jazz violin skills with the guided practice video lesson on Caravan’s rhythm, harmony, and improvisation. Play along to a Latin
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