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BlogsHow can I help to conquer performance nerves by warming up my stiff, cold hands?
Brian Hodges and Diana Allan share their tips on coping with stage fright
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‘You can see me, but I can’t see you!’ – Rachel Smith on performing in front of cameras, without a live audience
To tie in with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s 6-week series of streamed lunchtime concerts, Rachel Smith, one of the orchestra’s violinists, reflects on the experience of performing chamber music in the time of Covid
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Courage before confidence: the benefits of improvising for classical musicians
Composer Liz Dilnot Johnson describes using lockdown to explore improvising techniques with violinist Lucy Russell
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100 years of The Lark Ascending
Vaughan Williams’ much-loved work speaks with directness to everyone - musician or otherwise - writes Chris Hopkins, principal conductor of the English Sinfonia
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What is it like to record complex contemporary music during lockdown?
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group violinist Kate Suthers shares her experience of recording Huang Ruo’s new piece during the pandemic
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10 tips for taking festivals online
The Covid Pandemic has made many artists and organisations rethink how they connect with their audiences. Thomas Kemp - Artistic Director of Music@Malling - gives ten tips to create a successful festival online.
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Top 10 tips for monetizing classical music online
The violinist, educator and entrepreneur Jesse Massey shares his insights
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A time for reinvention – don’t let the orchestra become a museum piece
Violinist David Le Page, Artistic Director of Orchestra of the Swan explains his approach as their Luna programme streams this Thursday
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Augustin Hadelich: ‘as a violinist you never run out of great music to discover’
The violinist explains how he went about discovering neglected gems by several black composers - and the satisfaction he got from it
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How I began giving Instagram tutorials during the pandemic
Violinist Callum Smart explains how the pandemic prompted him to transfer his teaching to the online sphere
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5 reasons why Vivaldi inspires me
As Alexandra Conunova prepares to release her new recording of the Four Seasons, the violinist explains why she continues to find inspiration in the Baroque masterpiece
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Collaborating with a contemporary composer
To tie in with their latest release, the Calidore Quartet reflects on the experience of working with the contemporary composer Caroline Shaw
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How can musicians get closer to audiences during Covid?
Viola player Shiry Rashkovsky talks about creating intimacy in small, relaxed venues
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5 reasons to love Barber’s String Quartet op.11
Scottish Chamber Orchestra violinist Gordon Bragg shares his observations ahead of the SCO’s performance of the work this week - streamed online for free
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How I started teaching students in Mozambique over Zoom
Violinist Darragh Morgan shares his experience of teaching students 8000 miles away
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10 tips for profitably teaching music lessons online
Business coach Jennifer Rosenfeld shares her top recommendations for ensuring that your online instrumental teaching business is best poised for success - both financially and in terms of student impact
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A break from string playing can be a constructive experience
With many musicians returning to the stage for the first time in months, violinist Cara Laskaris reflects on her own experiences to offer some words of advice
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Self-expression is the key to tension-free string playing
Too often string players are taught to follow their teachers’ instructions, rather than expressing their personal feelings about the music – and this leads to tension and self-doubt, writes Trinity Laban Conservatoire violin professor John Crawford
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Never practise for more than five hours per day, says violinist Itzhak Perlman
Marking the violinist's 75th birthday, we republish this feature from our archive in which Perlman warns against the dangers of over-practising
