Practice update
Current assignments: 1. Song of the Wind and Go Tell Aunt Rhody using the metronome, no groaning or eye rolling allowed. 2. R-E-L-A-X the pinkie side of the bow hand, shoulder and wrist. No holding on...
View ArticleJust a little teaser…
What I’ve been working on for the last three weeks: Sounds simple, eh? Not so much. Oh dynamics, dynamics, dynamics….now I see what all that fuss over weight vs pressure was leading up to. Going to...
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Homework: bowing joint-by-joint
This week’s practice theme has been all mechanics. After going over Schroeder 14 in my lesson we spent a lot of time breaking down the bow arm action: joint by joint from the back of my shoulder to my...
View ArticleThis Week in Cello-land: Recap
Phew, almost Friday again! Big happenings this week: orchestra rehearsal round 2, my first lesson in months, and a new job! Shall we begin? Confession: I am more of a perfectionist than I would like to...
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For every thing there is a season
There are some times – blissful, joyous, delightful times – when playing the cello is a relaxing respite from the rest of my world. Times when even challenges are exciting opportunity for growth and...
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