Carion Woodwind Quintet performs all their repertoire from memory. The physical movements they are known for help with memorization, as do the visual cues of
In my previous article I mentioned the listening and research phase developed by Rob Knopper and Noa Kageyama’s Audition Hacker Bootcamp, which proved extremely helpful
Recently, I tried a new preparation technique for preparing orchestral excerpts for auditions. This method was developed by the Audition Hacker Bootcamp spearheaded by Rob
Start practicing far ahead before performances. First I start with listening to recordings of the work. I want to have more reasonable expectations before I
During this Coronavirus outbreak a lot of musicians are struggling without the ability to play with each other and enjoy music in a chamber setting.
Efficient Practicing Strategies: Create a repertoire list with deadlines Assess repertoire difficulty and prioritize newest/most difficult pieces Create a detailed daily practice schedule based on
“Never practice more than three or four hours a day. No one can concentrate longer than that, and you must spend the rest of your
An average estimation of the time it takes to master your craft is 10,000 hours. This time can be measured through individual practice, spending time
Not long ago I was accompanying a flute lesson taught by Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s assistant principal Flutist Sharon Sparrow. She was talking to one of
