What Classical Musicians Can Learn From Celebrities
I may be a classical musician, but one of my guilty pleasures is pop culture. We don’t tend to think celebrities and classical musicians have much in common. Classical musicians […]
About Baroque String Instruments
Here’s a short video I did on baroque string instruments and how they compare to their modern counterparts. If you learn how a violin was different in Bach’s time, you […]
The Problem with Conservatory Training
The career of a performing musician is no simple thing. There are no entry-level jobs or internships, and there are very few salaried positions with benefits. Nearly everyone needs a […]
The Quest for Authenticity
Musicians who perform early music are constantly questioning whether or not something is “authentic.” The goal is to represent music accurately, with informed decisions, and with respect. But at what […]
Why Early Music?
Artists are often asked why they chose their particular path. I’m always a little let down when someone asks me what type of music I play—“classical,” I tell them—and I’m […]
