Stage Fright Tips: How to Overcome Performance Anxiety
photo by schleikmeister Studies show that amongst a general list of “greatest fears,” there’s one in particular that consistently takes the cake. Surpassing a fear of spiders, heights, and even death,...
View ArticleHow to Plan a Student or Solo Recital
Photo by Jin Suk When I was younger, the word “recital” conjured up a distinct memory of only one thing: “Coda,” Episode 7 of Season 2 of The Wonder Years. I love this conversation between Kevin Arnold...
View ArticleThe Masterclass: Learning in a Group Setting
There are many ways to prepare for a performance, including taking your practice out of the practice room and into a masterclass setting. (Photo by David A. Wolfe) At Kennedy Violins we often offer...
View ArticleForget the Map at Home!
A Guide to Improvisation, by Katie Lubiens You don’t need sheet music on this journey. Improvising? That sounds scary! Making up the music as you go? But where’s the sheet music? Who even improvises...
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