Monthly Archives: August 2010

Top 5 Posture Tips for Beginning Violin Students and Parents: Practice AND Posture Make Perfect!

Posted on August 31, 2010 by emilylowe

Learning to play the violin undoubtedly requires consistent practice in between lessons for beginning violin students, but the mastering of correct playing posture is actually more important. At this early stage it is essential new students develop a concrete relationship with their instrument before musical advancement can begin to take effect. Continue reading →

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Choosing the Right Cables: A Recommendation for Bass Players

Posted on August 31, 2010 by emilylowe

Cables…. not a lot of musicians consider cables as an integral part of getting the full potential of an instrument. I can say this because I myself wasn’t aware of the difference and complexities of choosing the right cable. Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom on Practicing and Staying Motivated from Zoe Keating, Avant Cello Player/Composer

Posted on August 24, 2010 by emilylowe

Words of Wisdom on Practicing and Staying Motivated from Zoe Keating, Avant Cello Player/Composer Social Networking can be so much fun!  I am “following” Zoe Keating, avant cello player/composer, on Twitter and asked her the following question today: My tweet:  … Continue reading →

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4 Proven Ways to Warm Up Before Playing the Upright or Electric Bass

Posted on August 23, 2010 by emilylowe

Bass is one of the most physically intensive instruments out there. It seems like every time I finish playing a gig or practicing, I feel like I just finished working out at a gym. Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Get Your Child Motivated to Practice

Posted on August 22, 2010 by emilylowe

If your child has been taking piano, guitar, voice, or any other type of instrument lessons, you have most likely been down this weary road.
I Don’t Want to Practice!”Do I HAVE to practice?” (insert child sulking/stomping off to do the necessary practicing)
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School is Starting Again in Brentwood and Franklin, TN / Williamson County!

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Emily Lowe

It’s been hovering around 100 degrees all day today – doesn’t exactly scream “back-to-school” weather, but looking at the calendar, all you Brentwood and Franklin, TN / Williamson County parents are getting geared back up for the swiftly approaching school year!

I am hoping to help answer some questions that you might have about getting your kids prepared for going back to school in Brentwood and Franklin, TN…
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School Starts Again in Nashville / Davidson County!

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Emily Lowe

It’s been hovering around 100 degrees all day today – doesn’t exactly scream “back-to-school” weather, but looking at the calendar, all you Nashville / Davidson County parents are getting geared back up for the swiftly approaching school year! Continue reading →

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