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By Tristan ArnoldHandheld digital flash recorders pack more features into less space every year
By Erin ShraderSolo and group exercises from author and instructor Michael E. Martin
By James ReelBetter breathing calms the body and mind
By James ReelJoshua Bell, Hilary Hahn, Itzhak Perlman, Nicola Benedetti, and others offer sage advice from the ‘Strings’ archives
By Greg CahillA simple and enjoyable approach to developing concentration, awareness, and communication skills
By James ReelCounting, looking ahead, and prioritizing are keys to success
By Robert BatteyMaster your Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart pieces by maximizing your practice time
By Laurel ThomsenLearn to improve bow control, expressiveness, and tone
By Laurel ThomsenCello teacher shares how to cater to aural, visual, and kinesthetic learners in a group setting
By Danielle GomezLots of string players talk about practicing more often, but few know how to make it productive
By Robert HowardLearn to break it down and boost your sound
By Heather K. ScottUse these simple exercises as a part of your warm-up routine
By Leah HollingsworthThese audiation drills can help to hone your ability to internalize the score
By Laurel ThomsenWhat causes an intelligent, accomplished adult to willingly begin
By Sarah Freibergstudying a stringed instrument from scratch?
Improved articulation can help a cellist pump up the volume
By Judith GlydeKnow the fulcrum of every bow pull
By James ReelRegaining your chops can take less time if you take it slow
By Susan M. BarbieriBreak through the fear of dropping the bow and maintain control with ease
By Laurel ThomsenPropel the rhythm in your ensemble with this percussive trick
By James Reel