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Emily Wright replied to Emily Wright's discussion 'One month out' in the group Musicians With Injuries
No clue! It's frustrating: I am forbidden to do many of my favorite things and my arms are getting flabby and atrophied. I'm going to start physical therapy. I emailed the doc and he was kind of "Oh, you want some therapy? Um, ok. Whatever you want.…
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gottagopractice replied to Emily Wright's discussion 'One month out' in the group Musicians With Injuries
Why did I think it was your right arm?
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Janice Tucker Rhoda replied to Janice Tucker Rhoda's discussion 'Best excuses for NOT practicing VIOLIN from STUDENTS!!!'
Thanks, Kelly. Oh, yes, my violin was out of tune! I forgot about that one! Here's another one from a student of mine: "I didn't practice because my D string broke." I said: BUT, you don't play on the D yet, all of your songs are on the A and E stri…
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Randy Sandstrom replied to Elyse Bushman's discussion 'Finding New Students'
Here is another idea, try going to a local park (weather permitting ) and just play to draw a crowd, then have someone pass fliers about your teaching times and levels and age requirements. I play there just for the enjoyment I am a adult beginner a…
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Kelly Torosian replied to Elyse Bushman's discussion 'Finding New Students'
Even if local schools don't know who you are, there's no reason you shouldn't go ahead and introduce yourself. Talk to the front office, ask if it would be okay to put up a flyer or two by the office or the cafeteria. If you have the opportunity, al…
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Kelly Torosian replied to Janice Tucker Rhoda's discussion 'Best excuses for NOT practicing VIOLIN from STUDENTS!!!'
The screeching is funny, but you'd think by now that the "my dog ate my book!" would just fade away. NO one believes that anyway! The ones I hear all the time are: "I forgot" "I had a _(insert sport here)__game" "My violin was out of tune" (when oft…
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Rory Williams

Two Concerts Benefit Blind Violinist Romel Joseph’s Music School

Proceeds from two concerts Sunday will be dedicated to rebuilding blind violinist Romel Joseph’s New Victorian School in Haiti. Joseph, who had been trapped for 18 hours under his collapsed music school following the January 12 earthquake, rescued, and flown to a hospital in Miami, vowed to rebuild the center when he returns to Port-au-Prince. Editor Greg Cahill spoke with Joseph, and you can catch that article in an upcoming issue of Strings.

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Posted by Rory Williams on February 5, 2010 at 4:07pm — 1 Comment

Greg Cahill

Innovation & Inspiration: 2010 NAMM Show Product Report

Innovation abounded among the more than 1,500 exhibitors at the annual winter gathering of the National Association of Music Merchants, held January 14-17, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. NAMM’s exhibitors at the bustling show included more than 350 devoted to various aspects of the string trade, ranging from violin and bow makers to manufacturers of instruments cases and electronics. The mood, overall, was upbeat and confident, after the uncertainty amid economic woes t… Continue

Posted by Greg Cahill on January 28, 2010 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Emily Wright

The Sound of Music (Education)

Another post I've brought from my big blog.


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Posted by Emily Wright on January 23, 2010 at 8:27am — 2 Comments

Greg Cahill

A Challenge to Musicians

Great interview with the always outspoken conductor and composer Pierre Boulez in today's New York Times.

Still a mighty advocate for contemporary music, he throws down this challenge to musicians (and programmers):

“Performers aren’t audacious enough today,” Mr. Boulez also told me. “They think audiences won’t respond to what’s unfamiliar. But to provoke — in the good sense — is the performer’s role. It’s not just to give one more concert.”

“That’s not culture,” he said. “That’s marke… Continue

Posted by Greg Cahill on January 10, 2010 at 1:13pm — 2 Comments

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Janice Tucker Rhoda

Best excuses for NOT practicing VIOLIN from STUDENTS!!! 2 Replies

Started by Janice Tucker Rhoda in Playing. Last reply by Janice Tucker Rhoda 5 hours ago.

Elyse Bushman

Finding New Students 5 Replies

Started by Elyse Bushman in String Teaching Forum. Last reply by Randy Sandstrom 5 hours ago.

Beth DeHoff

Strings camps

Started by Beth DeHoff in Playing 9 hours ago.

Lisa Carter

Where to go? 4 Replies

Started by Lisa Carter in Editor's Forum. Last reply by allin ejore 15 hours ago.

Kevin Keating

Knilling planetary pegs

Started by Kevin Keating in Your Instrument 1 day ago.

Gretchen Saathoff

"The Hack"

Started by Gretchen Saathoff in Playing Feb 6.

Martha Siegel

Giovanni Battista Cirri Duos for Violin and Cello

Started by Martha Siegel in Your Instrument Feb 6.

Martha Siegel

The front edges of my cello

Started by Martha Siegel in Your Instrument Feb 6.

Michelle Millier

Carbon fiber bows vs. traditional wooden bows?

Started by Michelle Millier in Your Instrument Feb 5.

Kandice Larrimore

Favorite Players 23 Replies

Started by Kandice Larrimore in Players. Last reply by Michelle Millier Feb 5.

 
 

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