Tips, insights, and stories to help musicians- especially violin, viola, fiddle, and cello players and teachers- grow in their practice, teaching, and/or career. Exploring intersections in creativity, music education, string playing, music business, and culture, Creative Strings is a non-profit organization supporting music education through the creation of online curriculum, school orchestra classroom outreach, in-person retreats/conferences, and more. Host Christian Howes is a classically trained Jazz violinist who has helped thousands of string players to be versatile and creative.
Marcello DeFrancesco interviews Christian Howes as research for his PHD in music education. They discuss questions related to improvisation, nuances of learning techniques, the influence of genres like Jazz on improvisation, and the critical role of educational institutions in fostering...
Published 04/18/24
Violin bow techniques vary between classical and jazz violin playing- listen to learn why it's important to know them both. Follow Dr. Lynn Kuo at her wonderful Youtube Channel @violynnkuo
Our discussion reveals insight into bow usage, articulation, and maintaining bow contact for rhythmical...
Published 02/29/24