We live in an interesting age, musically speaking. Through the avenue of the internet, so much is available to us in the way of recordings, videos, articles, pictures, etc, etc. From this sea of information, any aspiring musician with a computer can find tools and resources for online music lessons and often times for free. Learning …
Tag Archive: practicing
Jan 19
Playing While Pregnant
When I found out this last summer that I was pregnant with my first child, I knew that I would have to make adjustments to my everyday life. I wasn’t sure exactly what all of those would be since I had never been a mom before. Luckily, there is a lot of information available online …
Dec 19
Practice, Practice: Dedication and Time Needed for Playing a Musical Instrument
If you or your child are interested in learning a musical instrument, several things need to be considered seriously beforehand. First of all, learning a musical instrument requires dedication. Sufficient time will need to be set aside for the purpose of practicing. This may mean saying “no” to other activities or interests. When beginning, depending …
Apr 04
Scales: the Backbone of the String Players Practice Session
There is a certain segment of the string player’s daily practice routine that can be viewed as the least exciting, and it can be tempting to exclude this section of the practice session. However mundane practicing scales can seem, it is arguably the most important part of practicing the violin, or any stringed instrument. Why …
