March/April/May, No. 14   -   Buy this issue
Profile of Cellist Julian Schwarz
Hard work and inspiration drive a 17-year-old to a successful start as a professional soloist  By Matt Sircely
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DEPARTMENTS

Games
Crossword Puzzle Answers.


Teen Talk
Teen Talk Perseverance is the key to success


Poll Results
Poll Results Which techniques are giving teen players the most trouble?


What's Up!
What's Up?! Teen violinist Chad Hoopes signs with IMG Artists; Music Institute of Chicago Academy stars to tour; 200 musicians vied for top honors at the Walgreens National Concerto Competition; and more By Rory Williams


My Turn
Kicking It Old-School Tatiana Silver Hargreaves has found her old-time calling By Tatiana Silver Hargreaves


Performance Tips
How to Improvise Remember a couple of simple rules and then . . . the sky’s the limit!  By Maria Millar


Practice Tips
Building a Practice Book Combine your faves to create the ultimate practice tool By Tom Heimberg


Body and Mind
Eliminate Tension in the Bow Hand Four tips to help you reverse potentially damaging habits  By Emily Wright


Behind the Music
Stunt Man Antics of violin virtuoso Franz Clement secured him a place in history books By Graham Pellettieri


Games
The Fame Game Maneuver your way along the path to fame and riches as a superstar violinist By Greg Cahill


Music to Play
Serving Up the Shins' 'New Slang' Put your own spin on this pretty tune and have fun! By Eric Gorfain


Plugged In
Making the Band What to know for the big audition By Gregory Walker


Sound Advice
Summer Camp Travel Tips Tips to make sure your instrument makes it through the season By Erin Shrader


Wicked Cool Stuff
Wicked Cool Stuff A sporty violin case from Gewa, Harmonia Mundi's music-related card game, and CodaBow's 3/4-size Prodigy bow


Mixed Media
Mixed Media Sheet music straight from Indiana Jones; new Fiddle Masters Concert Series DVD; a poet's ode to Bridgetower; and Wii Music By Rory Williams


Games
Crossword Puzzle Show off how much you know about Joseph Haydn by tackling this crossword puzzle! By Megan Westberg

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