Aug/Sept/Oct 2008, No. 11   -   Buy this issue
Check out teen cellist Nathan Chan
Teen cellist Nathan Chan spends time on soul singer’s album and Carnegie Hall  By Rory Williams
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DEPARTMENTS

Teen Talk
Comments from Lauren Playing an instrument…


Poll Results
Carbon-fiber bows “I think carbon fiber is a good idea…


What's Up!
In the News The latest news on teen string players  By Rory Williams


My Turn
Hooked on Tango A music mentor has opened up a whole world of alternative styles  By Caeli Smith


Performance Tips
Jam basics Jam session etiquette  By Stacy Phillips


Practice Tips
Psych Up for Sight! Learn how to make sight-reading enjoyable  By James Reel


Body and Mind
Pilates for the Cellist Learn how exercise can heighten cello playing  By Felicity Vincent


Music to Play
St. Louis Blues Composed by W.C. Handy, 1914. Arranged for string quartet by Jeremy Cohen.


Sound Advice
Bow Bugs Pesky pests that will eat your bow. By Heather K. Scott


Plugged In
Developing Hendrix-like technique Learn the electric technique to rock out old-school By Gregory Walker


Wicked Cool Stuff
3 Items Yamaha’s SV-150K Concert Select Silent Practice Violin, SnorgTees.com, and P&H Master Class Self-Rehairing Bow By Erin Shrader


Mixed Media
Mixed Media At the Heart of Chamber Music: A Practical Guide for the Player, the Coach—and the Music Lover DVD, a Quebe sisters album, Getting Blues Violin, and Summer  


Xword puzzle
Crossword puzzle, chamber music.

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