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The Life of a Teaching Artist: Performing A Symphony of Schools
The beginning of every school year is always a fascinating journey. We start out slow, learning new teachers and new schedules,...

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Oct 29, 20245 min read
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Practice Makes Perfect: Wait, how many hours do I need to practice?
So how many hours? Long story short, that will depend on where you are on your musical journey and how far you are aiming to go.

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Sep 16, 202310 min read
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What is Slow Practice? A guide for the best ways to practice for great results!
We’ve all heard that saying “practice makes perfect”. This is true in some sense, but it’s not a perfect statement. The quality of our...

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Aug 20, 20238 min read
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Unveiling the Beauty: Exploring Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis-Viola Excerpt
Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis is a really special orchestral piece. This piece is written not just for...

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Jul 5, 20234 min read
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Mastering Etude 2: Conquer the All State Viola Challenge!
Etude 2 from the viola All State middle school requirements is a lot of fun to learn, but it is also very challenging. It involves a lot...

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Jul 5, 20233 min read
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Starting Strong: Practicing Open Strings to Perfect Don Juan's Opening Statement
Conquer Don Juan's tempo and improve resonance by practicing open strings. Make a strong opening statement and nail your audition!

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Feb 11, 20234 min read
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