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V.Com Welcomes Hilary Hahn to the Forums!

Laurie Niles conducted this interview with the esteemed violinist, Hilary Hahn. Check it out!
Also, check out this great quote toward the end of the interview!

Hilary: “…In Schoenberg [his concerto] I find the first step is just getting people familiar with the notes, and that takes time and it’s a lot of work. It’s tricky for [...]

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V.T.C.M.A. - 5

Being a part of the MIDI Band at Cal Poly, Pomona, now on six-string electric fiddle, the performing group of this V.T.C.M.A. really excites me! They’re called Soul in the Machine, and they hail from San Diego, CA. Their innovative presentation of electronica music, their visually entrancing, original instrumental creations, and their extraordinary musical talents [...]

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V.T.C.M.A. - 4

Check out this excellent video of the 1972 composition, A Flight of Virtuosity, for Six Handclappers, by Greg A. Steinke. This performance was conducted by Stephen Rochford (and featured my friend and colleague, Alan Mautner as one of the handclappers!). Stick with it - there is a moment in the middle that is especially hilarious! [...]

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When is the Best Time to Start?

…to start learning to play the violin?
We’ve all heard about child prodigies who start lessons when they’re three (such as Stefan Milenkovich), and we’ve been bombarded with the thought that adult beginners cannot hope to achieve the success on the violin that a mere tot can. Well, I stumbled upon a thought-provoking thread from Violinist.com [...]

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Thought for the Day

“Notebook, food, drink & violin. What else does a man need to be happy?”
– Albert Einstein
Ah, the simple essentials of life…