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How to prepare for a competition: Queen Elisabeth winning violinist Ji Young Lim

2022-06-02T00:00:00

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The violinist won the competition in Brussels in May 2015, receiving €25,000, concert performances and the loan of the ‘Huggins’ Stradivarius for four years.

The following is an extract from 'Strategies for Success', The Strad’s article on preparing for competitions, published in the September 2015 issue

 

The correct mindset for a competition is to go there expecting to enjoy it. If you’re not having a good time, every competition will be a difficult experience and the results won’t be good

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