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eddymontreal

Rusted Violin after Vacation

I'm back from a wonderful week in Western Newfoundland. And like after every vacation, despite my eagerness to take the violin back in my h…

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Janice Tucker Rhoda

Best excuses for NOT practicing VIOLIN from STUDENTS!!!

AFTER 30 Years of Teaching, these are the two BEST from Students:I didn't practice my Violin because "my Dog ate the book!"I didn't practic…

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2 8 hours ago
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Beth DeHoff

Strings camps

If anyone is looking for a strings camp this summer, the Barrage Boot Camp at Music for All Summer Symposium June 21-26 in Normal, Illinois…

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Gretchen Saathoff

"The Hack"

Hi Everyone, New blog post!Read this, but don't be a hack!  How do YOU keep your edge?Gretchenhttp://bit.ly/1ZobsF

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0 Feb 6
Gretchen Saathoff

"Artistic temperament"

Hi! My new blog post discusses "diva behavior" and "artistic temperament."  Same thing?Please read and comment!Many thanks.Gretchenhttp:/…

Started by Gretchen Saathoff

2 Feb 1
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Monica Hesse

Playing

I have an anouncement to make: I hate classical music-never cared for it. We who play cello do we have to submit to listening to cello musi…

Started by Monica Hesse

10 Jan 29
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Gretchen Saathoff

New blog post: "Following my own advice"

Hi Everyone! This post is about reclaiming daily practice, booking concerts, eating mindfully, and exercising intelligently after an exten…

Started by Gretchen Saathoff

2 Jan 28
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eddymontreal

Rusted Violin after Vacation

I'm back from a wonderful week in Western Newfoundland. And like after every vacation, despite my eagerness to take the violin back in my h…

Started by eddymontreal

18 Jan 27
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Monica Hesse

breaking the habit of gripping the neck tightly

I am having a hard time getting my thumb to relax. I have the most trouble when I play the flat notes on the 1rst position. I need all the…

Started by Monica Hesse

2 Jan 27
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Monica Hesse

How short do you cut your left hand nails?

I was just wondering this because now that I am playing bass I have to cut my right hand finger nails or else you will hear the strings hit…

Started by Monica Hesse

18 Jan 18
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Gretchen Saathoff

NEW BLOG POST: "Excuses or progress? You decide."

Hi Everyone, Have you heard yourself saying "I could play it in the practice room!" This post is about the usual litany of excuses, and ho…

Started by Gretchen Saathoff

0 Jan 16

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