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Graham Pellettieri
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  • San Rafael, CA
  • United States
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Share your thoughts, repertoire recommendations, and experiences with music in worship settings
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Can anyone help me find actual data on standardized testing in relation to orchestra/musical ability? I've tried Google Scholar, but all the resources that come up require you to purchase them in order to read the full text. As you can probably imag…
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Hi. New to the group. I play electric guitar in a contemporary Christian Rock band at my church. I'm also trying to work the violin into the service as well. I play hymns along with the pianist. I'm learning to read music though I still rely more on…
February 28
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February 28
Violinists unite! Share tips, insight, bond, discuss experiences, and more with fellow violinists
February 23
Thnx everybody who helped me on my question!!! rlly appreciated it! :D
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Share your thoughts, repertoire recommendations, and experiences with music in worship settings
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My Instrument(s)
Violin
My involvement with string music
Professional musician, Composer/Songwriter
Music I like to play
Blues, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Worship
Music I like to listen to
Blues, Classical, Jazz, Rock
I'm looking for people to play music with
Yes
Where I like to play
Chamber ensemble, chamber orchestra, church ensemble, jazz ensemble, pop/rock band, soloist, symphony
My involvement with Strings magazine
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http://www.sweetwater.com

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Graham Pellettieri

How to record string instruments successfully

As both a violinist and recording engineer, I’ve spent a great deal of time testing out different techniques, equipment, and approaches for successfully recording string players. The problem is that stringed instruments are so dynamic, and each one has such unique timbres, they can be difficult to capture in an authentic manner when recording. Any recording engineer, or string player who has ever tried to record a stringed instrument, has probably experienced this difficulty before. Well, since… Continue

Posted on August 12, 2009 at 5:00pm — 10 Comments

Graham Pellettieri

Music Comes Alive Through the Art of Interpretation

Lately here at Strings, we’ve been working on producing three upcoming Strings Charts titles that will be published and released in the next few months. These range from string arrangements of rock originals to Latin-jazz standards to Eastern European dance music. As the music editor for the project, let me tell you that the process is both fascinating and enlightening! To help deliver a polished sheet-music product, part of our process involves proofreading the music with a group… Continue

Posted on June 9, 2009 at 4:29pm — 1 Comment

Graham Pellettieri

How Does One Successfully Program Contemporary Music?

These days, one of the biggest challenges facing the classical music industry is figuring out how to successfully program new music. It is no secret that concerts that only feature contemporary composers’ works and none of the traditional favorites—like Mozart and Beethoven—have a hard time filling the seats. So how do performing ensembles draw an audience to hear new music?

To find the answer, one needs to look no further than the Cypress String Quartet. Having the pleasure of attending the gr… Continue

Posted on April 16, 2009 at 10:10am — 2 Comments

Graham Pellettieri

Videotaping practice sessions can be a revelation

When you’ve been playing violin for as long as I have (more than 22 years), you don’t expect to find any big surprises about your playing. At least that is what I thought until recently. Like many violinists, I’ve been through the gauntlet of classical training, had many teachers, and developed habits in my practicing over the years—some good, some bad. I’ve even done some teaching myself, but none of those things prepared me for what I recently discovered: I frown when I play!

And by frown, I… Continue

Posted on March 4, 2009 at 3:11pm — 3 Comments

Graham Pellettieri

Chamber Music America 2009: A Perspective

The air was sharp and cold against my face, and I could see my breath as I walked along the crowded nighttime city sidewalk. The only comfort came not from the warmth of my jacket, but the thousands of LEDs and towering electric billboards that wrapped the sides of buildings around me, showering the city square with a neon glow of dazzling fluorescent colors. I was in Times Square, New York, last week for the Chamber Music America 2009 conference, and I was experiencing firsthand the immense imp… Continue

Posted on January 21, 2009 at 3:48pm — 1 Comment

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At 7:11pm on December 3, 2009, veritable violins said…
Well, Graham, since you started this whole enterprise in Boulder, Co.about 5 years ago It has grown by leaps and bounds! I think it is only fitting that Veritable Violins should join your group.
Wish you were still in Boulder. I could use a good salesman. Jack
At 11:47am on October 20, 2008, Cindi Kazarian said…
Nice picture Graham! :)
 
 

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