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Daily Bow: More on the Musical Mind!

Daily Bow: More on the Musical Mind!

Daily Bow Logo Great links on the “musical mind,” including information on music, the brain, and creativity!
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String Players’ Brains are “Special”

As string players, we develop brain areas that others do not. Other musicians develop unique brains, but string players are subjects of ongoing research because they offer distinctive evidence of brain plasticity. Our brains develop more in volume, mechanisms of use, and perhaps heightened abilities beyond music alone.
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Interview with Cellist and Editor Valter Dešpalj

Interview with Cellist and Editor Valter Dešpalj

Valter Despalj Featured Banner Internationally acclaimed cellist, arranger, and Ovation Press editor Valter Dešpalj shares his thoughts on arranging music and the evolving body of cello repertoire.
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Daily Bow: Can Classical Music Save the World?

Daily Bow: Can Classical Music Save the World?

Daily Bow Logo The Atlantic recently ran a great article on how classical music can be (and has been) a powerful transformative force in society.
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Monday’s Bow (May 23)

Monday’s Bow (May 23)

Daily Bow Logo Recent exciting, interesting and humorous stories brought to you on the Daily Bow, May 23, 2011.
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Understanding Visionary

In the conclusion to “The Future is Now” we explore Visionary, the music innovation project. It is designed to empower classical musicians to play an integral role in revitalizing and reinventing the way classical music is presented and perceived. That is our mission statement… but what are we looking for?
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Five Key Career Success Strategies for Today’s Musician

Angela Myles Beeching, author of “Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music,” has advised hundreds of musicians on every aspect of career advancement. Here, Beeching offers five keys strategies especially relevant to string players.
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Interview with Brannon Cho

Great insights can be found in the young. String Visions had the honor of interviewing visionary cellist Brannon Cho. Read on to learn from this amazing youth.
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Daily Bow: Is there ANY Good News About Orchestras?

Daily Bow: Is there ANY Good News About Orchestras?

Daily Bow Logo What do orchestras need to be successful today? Read on for one person’s perspective…
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Yo-Yo Ma Leads Discussion at CSO Symposium

Yo-Yo Ma brings contagious joy and energy to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Citizen Musicianship Initiative!
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