Month: July 2014
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Some Thoughts and Videos on Vibrato
In my studio, I find myself explaining basic skills in many different ways, in order to best help my student understand and master a certain concept. The basic skill’s execution stays the same, of course, but each student’s understanding dictates how I teach. When it comes to teaching vibrato, however, I find myself somewhat at…
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What’s in a String? Choosing New Strings for Your Instrument
As the school year approaches, now is a GREAT time to think about re-stringing your instrument for the upcoming school year. If you start now, those strings can be fully adjusted and raring to go on the first day of orchestra. So you browse on over to an online string seller, or visit your local…