Violin practice room

I'm the kind of musician who thrives when I have a nice practice space. Natural light, a nice sounding room, privacy - I feel so grateful that I'm able to practice at home in my current apartment. It's not always possibly to access a bright and beautiful practice space, but as a cellist, a few key features in my practice space make all the difference. First and foremost is my Cello T. Making a Cello T is extremely easy, inexpensive, and a far better solution than a rock stop or chair strap…

Incorporating Your Instrument into Your Decor — Musical Mama

Each of my classes have been preparing for an orchestra festival to perform for judges. We haven't had a ton of time to prepare for this event...only 5 weeks to learn 3 new pieces. I posted a couple weeks ago about an article I read about the importance of practicing slowly, carefully, and accurately. (http://orchestrateacher.blogspot.com/2015/04/practice-slow.html) I decided to dedicate an entire week on having my students practice and rehearse slowly. I began my "Slow-Mo Practice Week" by…