Professor Stefan Hersh's Orchestral Audition Preparation Guidelines and Strategies

Professor Stefan Hersh's Orchestral Audition Preparation Guidelines and Strategies

 These strategies were written by Stefan Hersh, Artist Faculty of Violin at Chicago College of Performing Arts.  While the audition strategies were originally written by Professor Hersh in reference to orchestral auditions, they are useful for any and all audition settings.

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Five Ways To Make The Most Of Your Practice Time

Five Ways To Make The Most Of Your Practice Time

Ah practicing, that necessary yet often dreaded task that comes along with learning an instrument.  You’ve probably been told throughout your musical studies that it is important to practice several days a week for a set amount of time, but it seems there is a bit of a mystery surrounding exactly what you should be doing during your practice time.  So with school, homework and other extra curricular activities all demanding your time and attention, how do you make the most of your practice time?  

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