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5 New Years Resolutions for the string player
Tuesday, January 05, 2016The start of a New Year is commonly a time in which people feel encouraged to better themselves, take on new adventures, or kick a bad habit. We all hear about the flood of new gym memberships, but what about new years resolutions in the practice room?…
How to survive the Zombie Apocalypse as a string player (and maintain an acceptable practice schedule).
Friday, October 30, 2015Nowadays, the average string player is able to balance many leisurely activities with the playing of a stringed instrument. We go about our normal lives, putting in a little practice time here and there, walking to the coffee shop, laughing at wind…
Teaching to Read, but never to Write?
Wednesday, October 14, 2015Music is an artificial creation. Often described as the highest form of art, it has nothing close to a natural existence but for the songs of birds and the movement of the planets. Its structure, elements, and substance are all born from human…
7 Names you won't give your New Violin or Viola Cushy!
Wednesday, August 26, 2015It's a CUSHY case cover, and it just wants to give you and your instrument a hug.
Making the Most of Your Classical Training, Part II
Monday, February 09, 2015One of our favorite bloggers, James Engman, had the chance to sit down with the up-and-coming eclectic musical group The alt Default. While the members of the group – Nathaniel Wolkstein, David Connor, and Hannah Nicholas – are all classically trained…
Making the Most of Your Classical Training, Part I
Thursday, February 05, 2015One of our favorite bloggers, James Engman, had the chance to sit down with the up-and-coming eclectic musical group The alt Default. While the members of the group – Nathaniel Wolkstein, David Connor, and Hannah Nicholas – are all classically trained…