Chamber Playing: Building Connections
“You are the first violinist, you must lead,” were the only instructions I received when I was thrust into my first chamber group at the age of fifteen. … Continue readingChamber Playing: Building Connections
Author: Ivana Joy
Passion or Perfection?
Not good enough went the incessant mantra in my head. Its constant chant had followed me all throughout high school like a poisonous whisper, but today it was screaming. … Continue readingPassion or Perfection?
The Violins of Hope Project: Rekindling Remembrance
Music is the conduit of memory. It is where histories buried under thick layers of dust and stories lost to the winds of time can once more be resurrected for a new generation of listeners. … Continue readingThe Violins of Hope Project: Rekindling Remembrance
Five Practice Habits to Become a Better Musician
How can musicians optimize their practice so that they can get the best out of the time they spend? Here are my five personal practice habits that I believe will help you to do just that: … Continue readingFive Practice Habits to Become a Better Musician