ASK THE PROS | James Ehnes - 'Mid-Performance String Breaks' [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel member Jason Tong was keen to know: 'What is the most professional way to handle a broken string during a performance?'
We...
ASK THE PROS | Violinist Qian Zhou - "Maximising the Odds of Your Audition Tape Being Accepted" [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel member Zhao Tang from the United States was keen to know: "What are the keys to ensuring your audition tape has...
ASK THE PROS | Patinka Kopec – ‘Telling a Student a Career in Performance May Not Be for Them’ [ADVICE]
VC member Nicole Wang from the United States was keen to know if and how music teachers should advise students that music performance may not be the...
ASK THE PROS | Violin Pedagogue Donald Weilerstein – 'Improving Your Intonation' [ADVICE]
Violinist Meredith Li from the United States was keen to know how to improve her intonation.
We threw Meredith’s question over to The Juilliard School and New...
ASK THE PROS | Cello Pedagogue Hans Jørgen Jensen - 'When Are Students Ready for Competitions?' [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel member Hasan Ninov from the United States was keen to know: "How do you know when students are ready for competitions,...
ASK THE PROS | Violinist & Violist Lily Francis - 'What do Violinists Stand to Learn from Playing Mozart?' [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel member Eliza Jordan from the United States was keen to know: “What is so special about the music of Mozart? And what...
ASK THE PROS | VC Artist Augustin Hadelich - 'Maintaining Your Practice Motivation' [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel member Nathan Kahrs was keen to know: ‘How do you stay motivated when you really don't feel like practicing?'
We threw Nathan's...
ASK THE PROS | Philippe Quint - 'The Perfect Up Bow Staccato'
The Violin Channel member Vlad Bourceanu, from London, was keen to know: 'What is the secret to perfect up bow staccato?'
VC threw Vlad's plea...
ASK THE PROS | Stefan Valcuha – 'Best Way to Clean Your Stringed Instrument'
The Violin Channel member Guillaume Jacot was keen to know: 'What is the best way to clean your instrument, and with what, when it's...
ASK THE PROS | Violinist Leila Josefowicz - "Touring Musicians' Survival Tips" [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel member Yoon Kim, from South Korea, was keen to know: ‘What are the essential survival tips for a touring musician?’
We threw Yoon’s...
ASK THE PROS | Conductor George Marriner Maull - '7 Things Presenters Can Do to Make Classical Music More Accessible' [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel member Margaret Rothman from the United States was keen to know: “What are some things concert presenters can do today to make...
ASK THE PROS | Violinist Ann Setzer – “Dealing with Students Who Don't Practice” [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel member Xiao Mao, from Singapore was keen to know: ‘What should the teacher do when the student doesn't practice?’
We threw Xiao’s question...
ASK THE PROS | Cellist Natasha Brofsky – ‘Developing a Great Performance Presence’ [ADVICE]
VC member Victoria Tsai from the United States was keen to know how to improve her stage performance presence.
We threw Victoria’s question over to acclaimed American cellist, Ms Natasha...
ASK THE PROS | Anne Akiko Meyers - 'Fourth Finger Swing' [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel member James Dong, from Sydney, was keen to know: 'How can I get better amplitude on my 4th finger vibrato?'
VC threw...
ASK THE PROS | Violinist James Ehnes – 'Practicing Without Annoying Your Neighbours' [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel member Benjamin Chung, from the United States was keen to know: 'What are some essential tips for practicing at home without...
