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I don't know about the 90 mph garage metaphor, but I do like the bird metaphor. I can feel the tension releasing just by reading it. Some of my students are attending the camp in Ottawa, KS starting next Wednesday, and are lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with Mr. Lewis. Exciting! Thanks again, Laurie! "We can't accent all the time or we'll sound like William Shatner"--classic! Made me laugh out loud. ;-) Alena Baeva wins Sendai violin competition! Complete video of performances available at Sendai website. Thanks for posting! I especially enjoyed since I am looking at Mr. Lewis as a college instructor. Thanks Laurie--these are some of the only insights other than my basic work I'm getting at the moment, and your attention to details is much appreciated.

Taking notes,
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Haha! I can't believe you mentioned my teacher... and my other teacher (I have Brian this summer). Anyway, you're getting me excited for camp now and I've really been enjoying your entries! Haha, that's classic Brian Lewis! He puts so much enthusiasm and fun into his teaching. I am also going to the camp in Ottawa mentioned above - can't wait to study with him again! Laurie, I'd be interested in hearing a more detailed description of how to do that Ysaye string crossing exercise. (i.e. describe, and how to apply it to a passage). That is, after you've gotten some rest after your most excellent adventure! Hi Dessie,

It's just for getting better string crossings, practicing getting the elbow at each level.

The first one goes:
Is all open strings and first fingers, ending with a 4 on the E:
G....A DE AB EF#B......F#E BA ED AG.......

The second one:

G....AB DEF# ABC EF#GB......GF#E CBA F#ED BAG....

The third one:

G....AB DEF#G ABCD EF#GAB......AGF#E DCBA GF#ED CBAG....

It ends up being a G major scale, with an A and B stuck on the end.