How to tailor the Suzuki Method to different students with violinist Meghan Faw
Suzuki-trained violinist and teacher Meghan Faw speaks to online editor Davina about How to tailor the Suzuki Method to different students –...
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The Strad Podcast
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20 of 119 episodesHow to hold a masterclass with violinist Paul Huang
Violinist Paul Huang speaks to online editor Davina about How he holds a masterclass, fresh from attending the Music@Menlo Summer Festival i...
How to teach collaborative skills with violinist Annie Fullard of the Cavani Quartet
Violinist Annie Fullard speaks to online editor Davina Shum about how she teaches collaborative skills in her capacity as a chamber music te...
How to practise effectively with violinist Ray Chen
Our guest in this episode is none other than our September 2024 cover star , Ray Chen. If you’re one of his many followers on social media,...
Episode 115: designing your own musical education as an adult learner with violinist Julia Reddy
Julia Reddy is the host of the Violin Class Podcast and teaches a studio comprising solely of adult learners. She and online editor Davina h...
Episode 114: exploring resources and finding your teaching style with cellist Guy Johnston
Many of us as string players will find ourselves teaching in one way or another throughout our careers. We learn and pass on this great lega...
Episode 113: Uncovering Ysaÿe’s lost works with violinist Philippe Graffin
If you’ve read our February 2024 issue, you would’ve read our feature on the long-lost work by Ysaÿe, his Poème concertant . Violinist Phili...
Episode 112: making musical choices with violist and composer Jessica Meyer
How do you feel about improvising on a stringed instrument? While there are many musicians who specialise in this craft, you wouldn’t have t...
Episode 111: juggling orchestral and solo playing with double bassist Michael Rieber
Double bassist Michael Rieber is the first solo double bass player from the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra in Hamburg. Not only does he hold...
Episode 110: Stravinsky's kaleidoscope of colours with violinist Alena Baeva
Violinist Alena Baeva spoke with online editor Davina recently about the music of Stravinsky – specifically the Divertimento from The Fairy’...
Episode 109: the importance of a positive mindset with cellist Maja Bogdanović
Maja Bogdanović is no stranger to a busy life – she enjoys an international solo and chamber career as well as collaborations with regular m...
Episode 108: In search of authenticity: exploring Brahms's Violin Sonata no.2 with Daniel Kurganov
If you’ve got a copy of our new February 2024 issue, (or seen it online) you would’ve seen our Masterclass feature on the first movement of...
Episode 107: back to basics with cellist Gabriel Schwabe
In our quest for virtuosic brilliance and flair in our music making, as string players, sometimes we forget that coming back to basics is im...
Episode 106: 3D learning and creative teaching with violinist Rachel Cooper
Rachel Cooper is a violin teacher who was recently awarded the Emerging Artist Award given by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the 2023 Wome...
Episode 105: active string teaching and learning with violinist Mahaliah Edwards
Violinist Mahaliah Edwards spoke to online editor Davina recently about her approaches to teaching students in a wide range of scenarios, wh...
Episode 104: Brescia vs Cremona with luthier Linda Lespets
The city of Cremona is revered as being the historical birthplace and home of the violin and violin making, with luthiers today still emulat...
Episode 103: adult learner mindset with violinist Rachael Ridge
The topic of adult beginners and adult learners is one that resonates with many readers of The Strad. Here to chat with online editor Davina...
Episode 102: teaching students to teach themselves with cellist Laurence Lesser
This year, cellist Laurence Lesser celebrates his 85th birthday, as well as 50 years at the New England Conservatory , where he is president...
Episode 101: inside the Zemtsov viola dynasty with Dana and Mikhail Zemtsov
Hailing from a family of viola players are Dana and Mikhail Zemtsov. Ahead of the release of their album Fathers and Daughters, the Zemtsovs...
Episode 100: Cheng² Duo on new works for cello and piano
Recent visitors to thestrad.com may have noticed a video that premiered called Racing Horses , featuring a spirited performance from the cel...