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Two methods of movement education that have been particularly popular with musicians are the Feldenkrais Method and Alexander Technique. These two methods of somatic education use specific patterns of movement to help bring our attention to how we move.
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Last night judges declared the final victor at Michael Hill! As we announced on our Facebook page earlier today, Russian Sergey Malov won the international violin competition in New Zealand. Malov, along with the two other finalists Richard Lin (2nd place) and Xiang Yu (3rd place) performed on Saturday June 11 with the Auckland Philharmonic […]
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Finding the Perfect Setup continues as we learn about general concerns and issues for violinists and violists!
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Roger Frisch continues to play violin after undergoing brain surgery. Dr. Stephanie Haun shares her personal correspondence with the amazing violinist who has resumed his position as Associate Concertmaster with the Minnesota Orchestra
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How to measure effective practice? A timeless question. Daniel Coyle lays out a gauge to do precisely this and help people “practice better.”
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Irving M. Klein Competition results are in! With performers like these Classical Music does not have to worry about its future. Read on to see who won!
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The Michael Hill Violin Competition, the most prestigious New Zealand violin competition, started its second round on Sunday, June 5. Check out the report on the ground from Miranda Adams, the associate concertmaster of the Auckland Symphony Orchestra, to learn what is happening across the world!
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The Michael Hill International Violin Competition in New Zealand has started! Follow the event with us at String Visions!
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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.
To Play or Not to Play Parallel to the Bridge
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To play parallel or not? Hans Jørgen Jensen is constantly pushing the boundaries of what we know about classical string music. His latest endeavor is taking on the fascinating, yet controversial, topic of whether or not the bow should be parallel to the bridge when playing. The first part of this is understanding this […]
The Feldenkrais Method & Alexander Technique
12:00 pm
Two methods of movement education that have been particularly popular with musicians are the Feldenkrais Method and Alexander Technique. These two methods of somatic education use specific patterns of movement to help bring our attention to how we move.
Final Victor at Michael Hill
11:42 am
Last night judges declared the final victor at Michael Hill! As we announced on our Facebook page earlier today, Russian Sergey Malov won the international violin competition in New Zealand. Malov, along with the two other finalists Richard Lin (2nd place) and Xiang Yu (3rd place) performed on Saturday June 11 with the Auckland Philharmonic […]
Finding the Perfect Setup, Part 2
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Finding the Perfect Setup continues as we learn about general concerns and issues for violinists and violists!
Roger Frisch Follow-Up Talk
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Roger Frisch continues to play violin after undergoing brain surgery. Dr. Stephanie Haun shares her personal correspondence with the amazing violinist who has resumed his position as Associate Concertmaster with the Minnesota Orchestra
How to Measure Effective Practice
5:00 am
How to measure effective practice? A timeless question. Daniel Coyle lays out a gauge to do precisely this and help people “practice better.”
Irving M. Klein Competition Results Are In!
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Irving M. Klein Competition results are in! With performers like these Classical Music does not have to worry about its future. Read on to see who won!
Michael Hill Violin Competition Round 2
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The Michael Hill Violin Competition, the most prestigious New Zealand violin competition, started its second round on Sunday, June 5. Check out the report on the ground from Miranda Adams, the associate concertmaster of the Auckland Symphony Orchestra, to learn what is happening across the world!
Michael Hill Violin Competition, Opening Day
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The Michael Hill International Violin Competition in New Zealand has started! Follow the event with us at String Visions!
Finding the Perfect Setup, Part 1
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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. CONNECT WITH US!
