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bolstering your shift practice, part 2

by Emily Wright | Oct 10, 2017 | Cello Illustrated, Teaching & Learning | 0 |

So last post we talked about getting a feel for the distance the arm travels to put the hand in...

vintage SRCB, part 1: knowing the signs

by Emily Wright | Dec 30, 2015 | Cello Illustrated | 2 |

Post originally published 28 April, 2009. Does this sound like you or anyone you know?...

the soul killers

by Emily Wright | Nov 12, 2015 | Being, Performing, Teaching & Learning | 1 |

My singing voice is an embarrassment. It is undisciplined, narrow, pitchy, with a number of breaks...

Minneapolis

by Emily Wright | Nov 9, 2015 | Being, Teaching & Learning | 4 |

So I moved to Minneapolis. My heart is still sore from leaving my DC students and colleagues (heck, I still miss my LA folks every. single. day.) but I’m immersing myself in the business at hand until the ache is...

small change, big results 2: improving your practice, as illustrated by English period drama

by Emily Wright | Jul 21, 2015 | Cello Illustrated, Teaching & Learning | 7 |

If we think about the relationship between you and your instrument as a romance, practice can be seen as courtship. You’re getting to know about the cello, finding out about yourself, and making your intentions known. You...

Dear Emily: when you can’t afford a teacher

by Emily Wright | Jul 12, 2015 | Being, Performing, Teaching & Learning | 5 |

Image: Carlos Serrao. On a similar note to the previous post, I’m sure I’m not the only teacher who gets emails asking what people should do when they really want to play the cello but can’t afford a...

boo

by Emily Wright | Mar 16, 2015 | Teaching & Learning | 5 |

I’ve been largely resting my arm since February, playing with students and practicing in 20 minute increments. Although it hurt after each session, it would quickly fade and seemed receptive to the usual tendinitis...