I performed in a concerto competition at university this week. Performed the first movement of Mozart’s G major violin concerto from memory. Didn’t end up winning (though I didn’t really think that I was going to anyway), but I had a scare in the exposition where I couldn’t remember what to play. I could remember [...]
Once again, Leo over at ZenHabits has posted an article that’s got me thinking. Written by Clay Collins of The Growing Life, it highlights some of the common characteristics of prolific people, and what you might choose to do if you want to become prolific.
Chris Foley from the Collaborative Piano Blog has posted 15 Reasons why Practicing Technique can improve your time at the piano. While obviously his post is focussed towards the piano, you will find that many of them will cross over easily to your intrument. Take a read.
In keeping up with finding what other people are doing, I noticed in Brandon’s blog that he’s keeping track of the amount of time practiced. He calculates each day, noting the longest and shortest session of the week, the average amount practiced and other such things. While keeping a journal is a great idea, there’s [...]
During the week, I received an e-mail from Brandon. We had a bit of a chat about practicing and the practicalities of it away from home. Like myself, Brandon is studying at a Music Conservatory and does most of his practice on campus. I have also gotten into this habit of practicing at uni because [...]
Don’t feel like practicing, but know you should eh? It can be tough sometimes, and we need to be aware of some things that we can do. Here’s 10 things that I do when I don’t feel like practicing.
Take a break. No really… just go away and not do anything for a while. You’ll soon [...]
Second edition of my Thursday Links. Got some good links I think - most of which popped up today.
Buri (Stephen Britavi) has some practice ideas.
Chris Foley from The Collaborative Piano Blog compares Traditional Media with Classical Music blogs.
Inside the Classics - a blog from the Minnesota Orchestra - has Music to Vote to.
From Beyond the [...]
This week’s inspiration comes from oboist Heinz Holliger playing Mozart’s Oboe Concerto
This is one of my favourite works for the oboe, and Holliger plays it exceptionaly well - one of the true masters of the instrument.
Well, no-one’s approached me yet, so I’ve had to improvise.
Teaching and playing professionally since the age of 19, DREW LECHER was appointed––at age 24––Professor of Violin, and later Viola, at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London. He further honed his teaching skills working with gifted children as Specialist Instructor of Violin, Viola & [...]
I recently read “The Mastery of Music” by Barry Green. While the whole book was a fantastic read, there was one chapter that struck a chord with me in particular, and that was the chapter on Discipline. I love music, and it’s obvious to others who later comment that they can see the love that [...]
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