Category Archives: Practise Tips
Can my child get away with playing on a too-big violin?
Sometimes it might be tempting to get your child a violin that is a bit...
Dec
Why you should listen to your pieces
Something I’ve heard repeatedly throughout my years of orchestral playing is “go home and listen...
Mar
How to prepare for an orchestra rehearsal
Being prepared for an orchestral rehearsal will mean that you won’t be stressing about playing...
Mar
Tips for a successful audition
Playing as part of an ensemble is a fun and rewarding experience, but the audition...
Nov
The 4 keys to a successful music lesson at home
When you have a lesson at home, whether online or in person, you need to...
Sep
Practice Apps & Tips
Every musician knows that practise is essential to improving their skills, but encouraging our children...
May
Practical Practice Tips
Think about speed Speed plays a big role in quality practice – sometimes you’ll need...
Jan
Practice, Practice, Practice
A teacher once told me that the reason we repeat ourselves so much is the...
Practicing in a Routine
Back to school, back to practice and back to the frantic daily routine! If Flight of...