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Building Self-Efficacy in Young String Players: Teaching for Confidence and Growth
Helping a young musician develop technical skills is only part of the job for a string teacher. Just as important, if not more so, is nurturing their self-efficacy: their belief in their own ability to succeed.
Double Stop Essentials: Building Strength, Sensitivity, and Technique on Two Strings
Double stops are a defining feature of string playing, adding richness, complexity, and power to the sound. But they can also be one of the more challenging techniques to master.
Why Community Music Matters: The Power of Playing Together as an Adult String Player
For many adult musicians, returning to music, or discovering it for the first time, is a deeply personal and rewarding journey. But that journey becomes even more meaningful when it’s shared.
Rewiring the Groove: Using Rhythmic Variations to Tackle Fast Passages
Fast quaver and semiquaver passages can be some of the most intimidating parts of a piece for string players. Whether it's a tricky scale, a chromatic lick, or a rapid arpeggiated figure, the combination of speed, coordination, and accuracy can feel overwhelming.
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