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August 2010, No. 184

Livin' in Western Swing Time
For Johnny Gimble, America's greatest fiddle player, it's all just jazz  By Christopher Roberts
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Pure Korngold
Renaud Capuçon steps into the spotlight with a celebrity concerto straight from the silver screen  By Laurence Vittes
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Colburn School’s Heifetz Studio Links Past to Future
Living museum houses Heifetz' belongings and educator Robert Lipsett  By Katie Robbins
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Find Your Alt-style Sanctuary
3 college programs that speak another string language  By Rory Williams
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How Much Should You Spend on a College Instrument
In the hunt for a suitable college-level stringed instrument, experts urge patience  By Patrick Sullivan
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DEPARTMENTS

Centerstage
Cellist Tina Guo Knows How to Rock the House But there's more to this gifted string player than glamazon looks and heavy-metal stylings By Louise Lee


In Print
In Print 'Shostakovich in Dialogue,' plus new editions of 'Dido's Lament,' Joplin's 'Treemonisha,' wedding favorites, and more


Master Class
Rode's Caprices Are More Than a Mere Violin Study Learn to appreciate the musicality in these 24 marvelous miniatures By Axel Strauss


Miscellany
MISCELLANY The Sound of Music By Greg Cahill


New Products
New Products E.Wilfer violins, Frirsz tailpieces, Mighty Bright Orchestra Light, NS Electric Strings. Classic gear: Dominant Strings


News & Notes
News & Notes Michael Tilson-Thomas shapes new world on World Wide Web, Takako Nishizaki records Suzuki evergreens, and more, plus News Briefs


News Spotlight
Baroque Meets Bluegrass in a Nashville Performance Program The Music City Baroque Fiddling Project is building a bridge between the classical and country music worlds By Robert L. Doerschuk


On My Music Stand
An American Masterwork That Finds Something to Believe In Kevin Puts' 'Credo' is a contemporary commentary on turbulent times By John Largess


On Record
On Record 'Paul Tortelier: The Great EMI Recordings,' and other CD reviews By Laurence Vittes


On Stage
On Stage Repin premieres the MacMillan Violin Concerto By Andrew Palmer


Play It!
Play This Epic Track from Radiohead's 'OK Computer' A string quartet arrangement of 'Paranoid Android,' a modern rock classic By Eric Gorfain


Practical Musician
Marketing Strategies: 5 Tips to Consider Before You Tweet Twitter can be a powerful marketing tool, if you follow a few simple rules By Cory Ramey


Strings 101
Bowing Basics: Control the Speed of Your Bow 4 simple exercises that can help you manage speed or maintain consistent tone By Leah Swann


Strings Trade
Strings Trade A rare 16th-century violin fit for a king, and more, plus Bench Marks By Erin Shrader


Teaching Strings
How to Teach Beginning Teen Students Effectively 4 breakthrough strategies you can use with adolescent players By Katie Robbins


Your Instrument
Protect Your Investment. Follow These Bow-Care Basics How to guarantee good health, good service, and a long life for your bow By Erin Shrader


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