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Performance & Technique
How to Choose a Chin and Shoulder Rest for Your Violin
A violin must be sized to fit your specific body height, weight, and shape. Understanding proper shoulder and chin rests are important for beginning violinists. -
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What Songs Should I Choose for My Violin Audition?
By using these recommendations, you’ll be able to choose appropriate songs for your violin audition that will make a good impression on the judges. -
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5 Tips for Students Before Their Orchestral Audition
Although an orchestral audition can be stressful, following these tips can help you limit the jitters that are perfectly natural before performing. -
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How to Prepare for My Violin Audition
All musicians know that auditions can be difficult. You can make yours go a little smoother with the right physical and mental preparations. -
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Techniques For Teaching Vibrato
While teaching methods differ depending on the instrument, you can help your students develop vibrato by trying various “helping” techniques. -
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3 Ways To Calm Pre-Concert Jitters
You've worked hard with your players to develop a program that will be enjoyable, now help your students overcome any pre-concerts jitters. -
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3 Ways To Rock Your School's Holiday Concert
Try out new ways to get your students and community involved and rock this years holiday concert by generating greater interest in your program. -
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What Popular Songs Can I Play On The Bass?
By choosing to practice and play songs that you enjoy, you’ll be able to increase your bass-playing ability quicker and with much more fun.