All teaching articles – Page 4
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DebateIn their focus on technical prowess, conservatoires neglect music theory
Instinct isn't enough for true musicality. Instead of simply drilling technique, performers should have a profound an understanding of music theory, argues cellist David Watkin
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Blogs6 mindfulness techniques for music teachers
Mindfulness is an invaluable tool for teaching students how to concentrate on-stage, improve awareness in the practice room, play pain-free, and move on from disappointing auditions or performance experiences, writes Dr. Travis Baird
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Article'Art takes time,' says violinist Pinchas Zukerman
We like to see things today grow within 24 hours, but it doesn't work like that. Art needs time.'Pinchas Zukerman talks about musical education in China and describes the growth of classical music in the country as a long and complicated process.Read: 'Playing the viola is greatly beneficial ...
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DebateToo often, performance presentation skills are left in the lap of the gods
It is desirable for music teachers to take stage presentation skills seriously from the very start, argues Naomi Yandell
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Focus'Teachers should adapt their methods to students' individual techniques,' says cellist Sol Gabetta
The Strad's August 2016 cover star on the importance of being adaptable as a teacher
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DebateConstructive criticism is necessary for healthy musical development
Just how self-critical do we need to be to get the best out of ourselves, asks Pauline Harding
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FocusEast vs West: differences in string teaching approaches
Having spent his formative years in the US, cellist Dong-Oo Lee speaks of the distinct teaching style he discovered on his return to Korea
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DebateAre US instrumental teachers failing in their duties by being too nice?
String teachers in America are accentuating the positive at the expense of the negative, argues Stephen Shipps
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Focus‘As a musician you never finish learning,’ says cellist Gautier Capuçon
The Strad’s February 2016 cover star speaks about studying with Philippe Muller and Heinrich Schiff, and about his own cello classes for post-college students
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ArticleViolinist Itzhak Perlman talks about practice
It's wrong to think that if you put in five hours per day you'll achieve a certain amount, and if you do eight hours, you'll achieve that much more' Violinist Itzhak Perlman speaks about achieving an effective practice routine at Elon University. Read: Never practise for more ...
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FocusTeaching tips: students switching instruments
How do you spot when a young student has chosen the wrong instrument, and how do you find out which would suit them better? Pedagogue and author Mimi Butler takes a look at the issues involved
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DebateTeaching skills are becoming increasingly important to today’s conservatoires
Guildhall School of Music and Drama vice principal and director of academic affairs Helena Gaunt responds to The Strad’s article calling for conservatoires to place greater emphasis on teaching skills
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DebateConservatoires should place more focus on teaching skills
Most professional musicians will end up teaching in some capacity – so more colleges should offer courses that foster educational skills, say Cornelia Watkins and Laurie Scott
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FocusUsing harmonics as a violin teaching and practice tool
Although harmonics are most often used for musical effect, in the search for a perfectly pure sound they can be a wonderful aid to learning and practice, argues Laura Reed
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ArticleThe Strad panel discussion: making music fun for kids
It doesn't matter about their ethnicity, cultural background or whether they are poor or rich - every child loves music. So it's more about educating the parents' The Strad’s third Strad Sunday on 28 June 2015 at London’s Barbican Centre featured a panel discussion on making instrumental ...
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Premium ❘ FeaturePlaying chamber music is the best way for children to learn an instrument
Group activities and chamber music making are the best ways for young players to develop confidence – and enjoy learning, as pedagogue Sheila Nelson argues
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NewsDouble bassist and teacher Leopold Andreev (1923–2015)
Leopold Andreev, the Moscow-based double bassist and teacher, died on 4 May at the age of 91. For almost a quarter of a century he taught a generation of double bassists at the Tchaikovsky Conservatoire, while continuing a busy career as a professional musician.Born on 11 October 1923, ...
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BlogsHow violinist Pinchas Zukerman helped me develop my musical voice
25-year-old violinist Asi Matathias discovered the paradoxically liberating power of discipline during his studies with the charismatic performer
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Premium ❘ FeatureViolist Yizhak Schotten on studying with William Primrose and Lillian Fuchs
The University of Michigan professor remembers his studies with two very different viola teachers
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FocusBribery should not be used as motivation to practise
For years violin teacher Miranda Hughes used rewards and incentives to motivate her pupils to practise. Then she took on her own daughter and had to question her whole approach