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SPECIAL FEATURE – Interview with Cellist Andreas Brantelid

Photo of Cellist Andreas Brantelid In a special featured interview, Hans Jensen talks to Danish cellist Andreas Brantelid, a true artist who has established himself as one of the youngest premier cellists at the forefront of the European musical scene!
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Hans Erik Deckert Studying a Score

The Seven Stages of Practice

Cellos in the Sand Hans Erik Deckert, a former mentor of our co-founder Hans Jensen and new editor at Ovation Press, shares with us seven fantastic strategies for practice.
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It Comes with the Territory – the Challenges of Performance Anxiety

marion-performance-anxiety Guest Marion Harrington, founder of Zero2Maestro and Classical Music Connects, offers advice to musicians on dealing with performance anxiety.
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Making the Most Out of Your College Years

Making the Most Out of Your College Years

Professional Slider Version Hartt School’s Associate Professor of Cello, Mihai Tetel, offers his guidance in helping young musicians realize the importance of their college years in shaping their professional career.
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Bulletproof Musician S

Because You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression

Bulletproof Musician S How long does it take for you to make a snap judgment about how good a performer is? That’s why first impressions are so powerful! Read on to learn more about how to make your first 20 seconds the best 20 seconds of music you’ve ever played!
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UPDATE: Bradetich’s Ultimate Vision

UPDATE: Bradetich’s Ultimate Vision

Jeff Bradetich S In this update piece, we take a deeper look at the visionary efforts of editor Jeff Bradetich, as well as the many incredible contributions he has provided to us at Ovation Press and String Visions.
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Blair Milton: A Music Professional’s Life in Perspective, Part 2

Blair Milton: A Music Professional’s Life in Perspective, Part 2

Blair Milton Resized Blair Milton shares with us his personal and professional experiences as an orchestral musician, as well as some valuable practicing strategies in the conclusion to our interview with him.
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How to Get Things Done: Part 5 – Review, Respond, Repeat

How to Get Things Done: Part 5 – Review, Respond, Repeat

How to Get Things Done Logo In the final installment of the “How to Get Things Done” series, we go through the Three R’s that will Help You Succeed!
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Blair Milton: A Music Professional’s Life in Perspective, Part 1

Blair Milton: A Music Professional’s Life in Perspective, Part 1

Blair Milton Resized Ovation Press editor Blair Milton shares with us his thoughts on auditioning and orchestral excerpts in the first part of our new interview with him.
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Canadian Customs

Hans Jensen Gets Deported from Canada!?

Canadian Customs Not knowing the law, not having an official letter of invitation, and not telling the situation as it is sends Hans Jensen right back to Chicago… What can we learn from this story? Read on to find out!
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