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I can’t say if this is a trend yet, but suddenly, twice in the past month I’ve been asked by wedding clients whether the musicians in my trio have to be set up near each other to perform, or whether we can be scattered around the venue, and here’s ...

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What if "doing the music thing" didn't conjure subsisting on ramen and scrounging together rent money from a few random gigs and students, but finding a "path to remarkable success," positioning yourself in unique spaces and with ...

Basics
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If your arms get tired or even sore after playing for a little while, you feel like a droopy bow arm is leading to trouble keeping a good tone, or you're working harder than you probably should just keeping your instrument up, this video is for you! ...

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While some may be unaware of this violin cousin, the viola can be a great choice for those having a hard time deciding between playing the violin or cello, or who are drawn to the lower range of the cello, but would prefer to play a smaller, more ...

Podcast
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What are études? Should you be playing them? Where do they fit into your practice routine, especially also considering a scale and arpeggio practice? Which ones should you start with, and should you always go in book order?

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Laurel Thomsen

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