Ideas for Musical Trailblazers
Exploring the path less traveled in string performance
Breaking Free From Beautiful Sameness
Brussels, 1994. The sound of splintering wood as my violin meets the fireplace wasn’t defeat—it was my first moment of authentic creation. Breaking free from the shackles of perfect imitation.
When Silence Is Louder Than Sound
The best concerts are sometimes the ones where the audience simply stands—and leaves. In silence.
Violoncello Da Spalla: No Repertoire? Or No Imagination?
The following compilation represents both a musicological exploration and a practical resource for
musicians interested in the violoncello da spalla.
Da Spalla’s Purple Cow Effect
Weren’t we supposed to be ‘guardians’ of culture, culture-workers among baroque violin players? The problem in Baroque music today is…
Make a Spalla – New Course
This course will not to give you 20 years of experience in one afternoon. But it will elevate your starting point.
The Invisible Virtuoso: Uncomfortable Truth About Being a Violinist
Mastery can actually be a trap—the more perfectly you execute what others already do, the less anyone notices you. Distinction matters more, than degree of excellence.
For Violinists & Violists Seeking Something Different
Unlock the Bass Range Your Playing Has Been Missing