Being Realistic About a Life in Music

Xavier Phillips is a first rate cellist with a wonderful sense of style and control. He is, by all accounts, a successful musician. And yet, few know better than him about the sacrifices involved in making it as a musician. Read on to learn from his experience!
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Daily Bow: Taking Her Center Stage

Daily Bow Logo Alisa Weilerstein is center stage in her career. Continue reading to learn more about this amazing cellist and her accomplishments!
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Michael Hill Violin Competition, Opening Day

The Michael Hill International Violin Competition in New Zealand has started! Follow the event with us at String Visions!
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Divided we Fall

It is in everyone’s best interest for both private and public perspectives to come together to examine and share ideas on how better to serve the needs of all students as well as our musical culture as a whole. Read on for more!
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Daily Bow: A Musical Mission

Daily Bow Logo Roxanna Panufnik is an outstanding international composer who is harnessing the power of classical music as a tool for communication to break stereotypes and bridge divides. Read on to learn more about this musician on a mission!
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Finding the Perfect Setup, Part 1

Finding a comfortable setup for your instrument can be a struggle for any musician. The setup for each instrument is unique because each places different stresses on the body. Read on to learn the importance of the proper setup for continued healthy practicing.
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Daily Bow: Joshua Bell Announced as New Music Director

Daily Bow Logo Joshua Bell is one of the most recognized and sought-after violinists in the world today. And his professional career is just taking off for new horizons. Read on!
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Taking Your Career to the Next Level: 6 Essential Musician Strategies

Now, more than ever before, musicians need to be entrepreneurial in creating their own paths to success. Read on to learn from expert Angela Beeching about how to forge your own way in music.
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Daily Bow: Two Conducting Competitions Across the World

Daily Bow Logo Today’s Daily Bow looks at some incredible emerging (and seasoned) talent at two different conducting competitions, one in the US and one in Poland.
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Monday’s Bow (May 30)

Daily Bow Logo Did you know that the speed of sound has healing properties? Have you heard the most recent news from the New World and Detroit Symphonies? How about the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra? Who racked up a DOUBLE WIN at the Fischoff National Chamber Competition? Check out exciting, interesting and humorous stories brought to you on […]
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