October 2007, No. Succeed as a String Player!   -   Buy this issue
Going the Distance
Caitlin Tully is balancing the demands of school, stage, and sports  By James Reel
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Viennese Waltz
English violinist Chloë Hanslip may be walking in Mozart’s footsteps but she has her feet on the ground  By Inge Kjemtrup
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Ace of Bass
San Francisco Youth Symphony bassist Elizabeth Dorman approaches the future one note at a time  By Tiffany Martini
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In the Swing of Things
Classical violinists don’t play Western swing. Dang! Someone must have forgotten to tell Damian Green  By James Reel
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In the Moment
For Nigel Armstrong, the emotional connection to the music is paramount  By David Templeton
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Staying Cool in the Hot Seat
Donna Shryer dishes five ways to get the most out of a master class  By Donna Shryer
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Your Parents, Your Pals
5 ways your Mom and Pop can support your musical journey  By Donna Schryer

Wish You Were Here
Four questions to ask before locating the perfect summer string camp  By Donna Shryer
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Relax!
Prepping for a music-school audition can be stressful. These simple tips can help you breeze through the process  By Donna Shryer
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Always a Winner
Competing can be the best way to set goals and hone your skills  By Sarah Yakir
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DEPARTMENTS

Practice Tips
Creative Woodshedding  Avoid drudgery to make better use of your pratice time By James Reel
Getting in Tune. 3 easy steps to better intonation and a more productive practice regimen By Rebecca Cole


Body and Mind
Stressed for Success. Make stage fright and audition anxiety work for-not against-you By David Templeton
Balancing Act Perfect posture is a whole lot more than sitting up straight—string players need to find harmony with body and mind By James Reel


Sound Advice
Got tone?  Sound advice from the experts on improving your tone production By Sarah Freiberg


Body and Mind
Staying Healthy. Nurturing adolescent wellness isn't such a stretch By James Reel
The Right Stuff A few pointers on avoiding injuries that can hamper your string playing By James Reel


Plugged In
The Electric Company  Plug in to new forms of expression By Erin Shrader


Sound Advice
Stepping Up. Time for a new axe? Here's how to find a step-up instrument to fit your needs By Sarah Freiberg


Sage Advice
On Developing Self-Discipline. Rising star and British violin phenom Nicola Benedetti says develop self discipline to improve your game By Laurence Vittes
Spread Your Wings Joshua Bell with 3 Tips on Making the Most of Your String Education


Your Instrument
Stick to It Basic bow care is as easy as 1, 2, 3  By Erin Shrader

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