practicing

When I was finishing my conservatory degree at 18, I felt that something was wrong. Until that…

When I sit down with a score of a new piece I am learning, my mental practice is divided into…

For string players, when we are in college and grad school, orchestral excerpts are seen as…

Outside of my orchestra gig, I perform in a fun contemporary music group called New Music…

Practice Slowly. It is the number one rule of practicing.  It may seem counterintuitive, but if…

Over time, I’ve learned how important practicing fundamental exercises (long tones, scales,…

Taking a break from practicing can be a healthy thing to do for many reasons, but getting back…

If you want to work on memorization, start by listening to the piece every moment you have. Put…

 “You’ll never make a mistake if you never make a mistake.”- Julius Baker, a former principal…

I tell my students all the time - the absolute biggest waste of time is practicing what you can…