Succeed as a String Player

This unique anthology from the publisher of the popular magazine for teen string players—violinists, violists, cellists, and bassists—offers tips on making better use of your practice time, overcoming stage fright, breezing through a music school audition, finding the perfect summer music camp, and much more. There even are helpful hints from some of the violin world's biggest names, including Itzhak Perlman, Hilary Hahn, Joshua Bell, and Nicola Benedetti. Getting in Tune - 3 easy steps to better intonation and a more productive practice regimen. By Rebecca Cole. Creative Woodshedding - Avoid drudgery to make better use of your practice time. By James Reel. Got tone? - Sound advice from the experts on improving your tone production. By Sarah Freiberg. Staying Cool in the Hot Seat - Donna Shryer dishes five ways to get the most out of a master class. By Donna Shryer. Always a Winner - Competing can be the best way to set goals and hone your skills. By Sarah Yakir. Balancing