While string players and teachers often come to me to overcome blocks around improvisation and related subjects, I’ve found that mindful practice is an important way to help them gain these skills and improve general musicianship Inner resistance can hold us back from acquiring new musical skills and information. This is especially true for classical Read more about How to practice your instrument and be creative at the same time[…]

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 the video or read the full exchange below. “Hey Christian! Thank you for all that you do for the Electric Violin world! I have a question: If it’s true Read more about Why Learn Music Theory?[…]