The links below are a wide variety of links to explore music and learn more about being a musician.
Ever experience nervousness when you perform? The Bulletproof Musician is the most respected resource online for ideas, skills, and inspiration to conquer the performance jitters. The website covers other topics like more effective practice and memorization.
Many people think that teaching or performing are the only career paths in music, but that is not true. Read this article to find out how your music skills can translate into other fulfilling careers.
How hot is too hot for your instrument? Here are two short blogs with info about how fast your case will heat up in the sun or in a car. (Hint - it's fast!)
Blob Opera - It's way too fun messing around with this.
Do you want to hear recordings of the music you are learning at school? There are several websites where you can find your music, but this one has the most comprehensive list. In the search box, type the name of the composition and the composer's last name. You might have to drop down to "orchestra" or "strings". Keep clicking until you get to the two symbols under "Preview". Also, lots of pieces are on YouTube.
Click below to read Claire Allen's take on deciding about taking auditions. Remember, your teachers will have the best and most current information about any orchestra you are interested in auditioning for, and your parents will help you with time management.
Whether you are an experienced orchestra member or about to begin playing in a different or new orchestra, this article gives great advice about how to be a good orchestra citizen. Don't miss the comments for some extra tips!