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Violin pickup that doesn't require alteration to the instrument?

From Hollis Roberts
Performing: I'm looking for a violin pickup that does not require alteration to the instrument.
4 replies - Last 2009-11-20 13:03

Video with poignant advice for performing

From Smiley Hsu
Performing: I stumbled across this video of Yo Yo Ma and Bobby McFerrin and thought it was worth sharing.
0 replies - Last 2009-11-19 19:01

Did you that Mickey Mouse also plays the violin?

From rick benford
Performing: Watch his performance !
12 replies - Last 2009-11-19 05:01

Newspaper writer to explore amateur music making.

From Stephen Brivati
Performing: Reporter and amateur violinist to explore the amateur scene in Britain.
0 replies - Last 2009-11-18 11:43

Recordings

From Hans Pluhar
Performing: New recordings on the web from young violinist Ahim Horvath-Kisromay on Pluhar violin
2 replies - Last 2009-11-13 09:36

Semi-Pro Violinist Help??

From Verónica Hubbell
Performing: A little about me so that you guys can tell me how much I should invest on my final violin.
6 replies - Last 2009-11-11 19:06

Violin Antics

From Ted Kruzich
Performing: Wild and Krazy Violinist
1 reply - Last 2009-11-5 07:49

Best player I've ever seen.....

From Woo keun Lee
Performing: Just listen to this.....
3 replies - Last 2009-11-2 02:40

When sitting in a chair, how do you sit?

From Christopher Ciampoli
Performing: Are you on the front of the seat or do you use the back of the chair?
16 replies - Last 2009-10-27 21:20

Condoleezza Rice playing Dvorak's Piano Quintet

From Patrick Hu
Performing: Condoleezza Rice playing the piano part to Dvorak's Piano Quintet #1 at Aspen 2008!!!
34 replies - Last 2009-10-18 20:26

URGENT HELP NEEDED

From Tanya Sweiry
Performing: Is this competition a fake - help!
10 replies - Last 2009-10-11 12:32

Henle/Rostal edition of Beethoven Sonatas

From Bill Walderman
Performing: Weird!
27 replies - Last 2009-10-9 07:28

Understanding Harmony

From Peggy Brewer
Performing: I have been playing violin for almost 2 years. It is my passion. I am trying to learn to play by ear....but am struggling with the concept of harmony.
12 replies - Last 2009-9-25 19:58

Sound under ear vs sound heard by audience

From Casey Jefferson
Performing: Interesting findings about the sound I heard under ear vs the sound heard by audiences.
40 replies - Last 2009-9-21 12:52

A true virtuoso

From Mathias B
Performing: Not violin but worth seeing...
9 replies - Last 2009-9-16 17:07

A Concertmaster and a Chamber Orchestra....

From Alfredo Diego
Performing: Is there a Concertmaster in a Chamber Orchestra?
4 replies - Last 2009-9-13 15:52

Heard of this competition?

From Gene Wie
Performing: Questions about a string competition.
3 replies - Last 2009-9-12 17:52

Bum of the flightle bee.

From Stephen Brivati
Performing: Modelling playing with ease for the benefit of all.
4 replies - Last 2009-9-8 13:43

How to pronounce Tchaikovsky (??????????)

From Yakov Mendeleyeev
Performing: Hi, I am not sure where this should be posted and apologize if it is submitted in the wrong area.
6 replies - Last 2009-9-1 12:31

Ridiculous mastery of the bass!

From Dennis C
Performing: well it's not violin , but it's somewhat violin related ..
2 replies - Last 2009-8-30 05:39

Mahler 4 - violin tuned up a tone - advice needed!

From Giles Wade
Performing: What's the best practice for dealing with the 2nd movement solo of Mahler's 4th?
9 replies - Last 2009-8-28 16:37

How to play violin in a chair? I can't seem to be able to...

From J Fisher
Performing: Any help? I can't seem to find a good way to play violin seated. Comfort, Support, and Mobility- any way to compromise?
11 replies - Last 2009-8-24 05:35

Ideas for unaccompanied solo violin?

From Katie ryser
Performing: I'm playing an arts festival. Solo. Really really solo!
10 replies - Last 2009-8-22 05:09

Durable double violin case

From Michael Richwine
Performing: 200+ performances a year
17 replies - Last 2009-8-9 07:09

Piano accompaniment for Bach Sonatas and Partitas

From Pavel Plut
Performing: Piano accompaniment?
1 reply - Last 2009-8-3 08:14

County Fair Quartet

From Rachel Nichols
Performing: We're playing in our county fair and there's not a lot of information available to help us make the best of it.
4 replies - Last 2009-7-26 16:50

How to Handle the Attention

From putch panis
Performing: I freeze when I'm video-ed, don't you?
14 replies - Last 2009-7-26 14:47

The Cost of Piano Accompanists

From Cynthia Matthews
Performing: Piano Accompanist, what to do?
25 replies - Last 2009-7-25 14:25

Peg slipped during concert what to do?

From PM Rolf
Performing: Beginner seeking advice re: concert etiquette
9 replies - Last 2009-7-24 08:12

Street Performing -- "Busking"

From William Zauscher
Performing: I'd like to hear (read!) what you all have to say about playing in public places...
62 replies - Last 2009-7-22 23:32

Queen Elisabeth’s Competition 2009!

From Cesar Ribera
Performing: Anyway to get more inside and detailed info?
86 replies - Last 2009-7-21 04:12

Breaking into the wedding industry

From Danielle Gomez
Performing: How do I do it?
2 replies - Last 2009-7-20 19:49

replacement violinist and cellist needed

From Patricia Baser
Performing: A music festival at Beaver Island, MI needs violinist & cellist replacements.
9 replies - Last 2009-7-20 13:22

Wedding gig questions

From Elizabeth Skinner
Performing: After agreeing on a fee for playing the wedding, the bride now wants me to "audition" at her apartment and attend the rehearsal.
27 replies - Last 2009-7-20 00:04

Interpretation - Any Boundaries?

From Giles Wade
Performing: Where do performers have no scope for interpretation, and where are valid areas for their free expression?
9 replies - Last 2009-7-16 11:02

I've got the EBGB's

From Marianne Hansen
Performing: After extended practice, I still cannot deliver a passage in my recital piece reliably.
9 replies - Last 2009-7-7 06:45

More Passion in my Violin Playing

From Sean Child
Performing: I've been told that my violin playing technique is good and clean, but lacks interest and passion. How do I develop more passion in my playing? Is passion a matter of dynamics, phrasing, and more vibrato? What else?
65 replies - Last 2009-7-6 15:57

Playing for Cirque du Soleil?

From Sarah Atwood
Performing: I was just offered a job playing with Cirque du Soleil, touring for 2 years, paid $50-80,000 /yr. I’m 17 y/o and want to be a professional chamber musician. Help in deciding whether to do this or not would be greatly appreciated!
69 replies - Last 2009-7-2 22:45

Playing styles

From Tomás Costa
Performing: My musical struggle with both my teacher and the estabilished musical thought of today
31 replies - Last 2009-6-28 14:03

Videos of my band (jazz and a bit of roumanian folk tunes)

From Dennis C
Performing: Videos of my group performing in Northampton, MA
2 replies - Last 2009-6-21 21:09

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