Featured stories
’Planting musical seeds of possibility’ - cellist Isabel Castellvi on Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop
The cellist and composer shares how participating in the annual workshop made for a musically enriching experience
'When someone is healthy inside, it sounds that way' - Mental health services in conservatoires
Rita Fernandes hears from administrators, counsellors and teachers from music schools about what defines a successful conservatoire mental health support system
Music teacher vs instrumental tutor: is there a difference?
In the first part of a series from 2011, pedagogue Philippa Bunting discusses teaching qualifications
Opinion: The Wisdom of Yoda
In the Star Wars universe, Jedi Master Yoda is the ultimate teacher – and his insights can be applied just as readily to string playing as to learning the ways of the Force, writes cellist Brian Hodges
Opinion: Jedi Wisdom for string playing
In the second of his articles, mining the wisdom of the Star Wars universe, cellist Brian Hodges explains how the teachings of the Jedi can be applied to string playing
How I prepare Lalo’s Cello Concerto: cellist Ellen Baumring-Gledhill
Ellen Baumring-Gledhill shares her practice and preparation
My Experience: Hiu Sing Fan, Kuhmo Chamber Music Courses
Fully immersed in the music and the beauty of Kuhmo, violinist Hiu Sing Fan talks about his experience at this all encompassing musical experience
My experience: Brendan O’Gara, Donegal Fiddle School
Catering to all levels from beginner to advanced with céilís and concerts organised throughout, Brendan O’Gara shares why Donegal Fiddle School has kept him coming back since 2009
My experience: Maya Crawford-Phillips, Valdres Sommersymfoni
With individual lessons, chamber music rehearsals and two student concerts every day, Crawford-Phillips shares how this crammed-packed course had her coming back for more
My experience: Rosette Kruisinga, Ticino Music Festival
Surrounded by mountains and lakes, Kruisinga shares how these beautiful landscapes combined with passionate musicians made for two weeks of inspired music making
The Anatomy of Deliberate Practice: Violinist Susanna Klein
Susanna Klein’s final article in her three-part series explores four traits of intentional practice sessions
My Experience: Daniel Pukach, Dartington Music: Summer School and Festival
The violinist shares what it was like to work side-by-side with the Brodsky Quartet and the lasting impact this course has had on his career
8 ways to make practice playful: Susanna Klein
The violinist’s second instalment in a three-part series examines ways to inject a sense of fun in practice sessions
My experience: Geneva Lewis, Ravinia Steans Music Institute
The violinist shares how this five-week chamber music course helped her conquer her performance nerves in a thoughtful and welcoming environment
How creativity and academic research can feed curiosity in musicians: Violinist Rebeca Nuez Suarez
Rebeca Nuez Suarez aims to show how performance and academic research inform each other in her PhD research
Blue Sky Teaching: Using creative approaches to refine students’ technique
In our June 2019 issue, Judith Kogan spoke with three string teachers, all based in North America and whose unique ideas are achieving significant results
My experience: Bryan Cheng, Verbier Festival Academy
The cellist shares details of his unforgettable three weeks exploring musical artistry and attending world-class concerts among the Alpine surroundings of Verbier
My Experience: Connie Pharoah, Yellow Barn Festival
A range of chamber repertoire, inspirational tutors and overcoming performance anxiety were just some of the highlights for the violist at this festival
Opinion: How teachers can help students deal with feelings of futility and despair
Neesa Sunar explores how teachers can call on their own experience to help pupils struggling with feelings of sadness or futility
Back like a phoenix from the ashes: the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival
Peter Martens shares how the festival is used as a vehicle for social cohesion, community interaction and multiracial reconciliation in South Africa
Featured stories
’Planting musical seeds of possibility’ - cellist Isabel Castellvi on Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop
The cellist and composer shares how participating in the annual workshop made for a musically enriching experience
'When someone is healthy inside, it sounds that way' - Mental health services in conservatoires
Rita Fernandes hears from administrators, counsellors and teachers from music schools about what defines a successful conservatoire mental health support system
Music teacher vs instrumental tutor: is there a difference?
In the first part of a series from 2011, pedagogue Philippa Bunting discusses teaching qualifications
Opinion: The Wisdom of Yoda
In the Star Wars universe, Jedi Master Yoda is the ultimate teacher – and his insights can be applied just as readily to string playing as to learning the ways of the Force, writes cellist Brian Hodges
Opinion: Jedi Wisdom for string playing
In the second of his articles, mining the wisdom of the Star Wars universe, cellist Brian Hodges explains how the teachings of the Jedi can be applied to string playing