These strategies were written by Stefan Hersh, Artist Faculty of Violin at Chicago College of Performing Arts. While the audition strategies were originally written by Professor Hersh in reference to orchestral auditions, they are useful for any and all audition settings.
Read MoreQ. How often should I rosin my bow, and how do I tell when it needs rosin?
A. The answer to this question depends on how often you play your violin. I typically tell my beginning students to rosin their bows one to two times a week. More advanced students will most likely want to rosin their bows more frequently. To answer the second question, if you are a more advanced player you will be able to tell by how the bow responds on the string if you need more rosin or not. For less experienced players, I suggested that they hold the bow and look directly down the bow hair.
Read MoreAh practicing, that necessary yet often dreaded task that comes along with learning an instrument. You’ve probably been told throughout your musical studies that it is important to practice several days a week for a set amount of time, but it seems there is a bit of a mystery surrounding exactly what you should be doing during your practice time. So with school, homework and other extra curricular activities all demanding your time and attention, how do you make the most of your practice time?
Read MoreAh, fall . . . vivid colours, crisp apples and a brisk nip in the evening air. It’s a beautiful time of year, and as you pull your favorite sweater out of the closet, it’s also important to think about how seasonal changes in the weather can affect your violin. Humidity and temperature changes can occur quite rapidly during seasonal transitions, so it’s important to keep a watchful eye on your instrument for signs of distress. Here are a few helpful things to keep in mind as we head into the fall and winter months.
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