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Interview with Dr. Jo Nardolillo

Brianna Richardson interviews Dr. Jo Nardolillo, an experienced educator and performer, about preventing injuries in your students.
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Violins with Volume!

A little shop in Durham, North Carolina is making headlines with a specialized product: electric string instruments!
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Bow Speed Techniques

Do you ever feel that your bow is too short? You might need to work on some bow speed exercises. Learn son filé exercises from the Masters!
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Interview with Music Educator Max Karler

Music educator Max Karler shares his recent experience at the Northwestern Conducting Symposium, as well as his thoughts on music education and pursuing a career in music.
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Reflections of a Musical Visionary: Interview with Sebastian Ruth, Part 2

In the continuation of our interview with Community MusicWorks founder Sebastian Ruth, we discuss the issues of time management, creativity, and leadership.
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Music as a Treatment for Cancer?

Does music cure cancer? Of course not… but new research highlights the potential for it to benefit in a therapeutic manner.
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Preventing Injury in the Orchestra

Do you know how to stay healthy as an orchestral musician? Learn how to prevent injuries for yourself and your colleagues!
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Congratulations to Chad Hoopes, MPR Artist-in-Residence

MPR Classical has chosen its latest artist-in-residence. He’s only 17, and he’s someone we know!
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Don’t Practice Too Much! (An Expert Says…)

Check out this historical interview with legendary violinist Jascha Heifetz! Even one hundred years later the master violinist still has much to teach us!
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Interview with Sebastian Ruth, Part 1

Sebastian Ruth is a community partner, social entrepreneur, and musical visionary who founded Community MusicWorks. As a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship, there is much for us to learn from him. READ ON and BE INSPIRED in part 1 of Mr. Ruth’s exclusive interview with String Visions.
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