All Bonnie Hampton articles
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Should vibrato exercises be practised separately from the repertoire?
Teacher Talk: your string teaching questions answered by our panel of experts. From 2011
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How to achieve smooth bow changes at the frog
Former Juilliard School cello professor Bonnie Hampton answers advises readers on how to encourage smooth bow changes in their students. From 2011.
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What technical exercise has brought you the swiftest results?
The Strad's panel of experts answer string teaching questions from readers as part of our Teacher Talk series
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Bonnie Hampton rejoins San Francisco Conservatory after 15-year break
The renowned cello pedagogue’s previous SFCM cello faculty tenure ran from 1973 to 2003 – and she first taught there in the early 1950s
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5 experts on what every string teacher should know when starting out
We asked five enormously experienced string pedagogues what advice they would give to an instrumental teacher at the beginning of their career
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How do you choose instrumental repertoire for a student?
The Strad's panel of experts answer string teaching questions from readers as part of our Teacher Talk series
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How to avoid tension in the bow arm, by cellist Bonnie Hampton
A good strong sound comes from a flexible bow hold and relaxed bowing arm, says the former Juilliard School professor
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How to keep teenage instrumental students motivated
Three string teaching experts answer a reader’s question for The Strad’s Teacher Talk series
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How early can the Bach Cello Suites be introduced to cello students?
Teacher Talk: your string teaching questions answered by our panel of experts
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How do you help students avoid stage fright?
Teacher Talk: your string teaching questions answered by our panel of experts
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Expert advice on bow hold, bow changes and collapsing top finger joints
Teacher Talk: your string teaching questions answered by our panel of experts
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Expert advice on sweet incentives, facial expressions and combating tiredness
Teacher Talk: your string teaching questions answered by our panel of experts
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Making the most of one hour of practice
Teacher Talk: your string teaching questions answered by our panel of experts
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How to deal with unsupportive parents
Teacher Talk: your string teaching questions answered by our panel of experts