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How to Practice David Popper’s Gavotte in D
David Popper’s Gavotte in D Major is a delightful, short work that intermediate cellists have been learning and performing for decades....
Apr 239 min read


Manufacturing Talent: How I Teach the Art of Performing
Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb recently presented, “Manufacturing ‘Talent:’ How I Teach the Art of Performing,” as part of the Fairhaven Lecture...
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Another Glowing Review
I would just love to share with you some more great news on my 3rd CD that has been released my MSR Classics. I'll let you read the...
Apr 25, 20221 min read


ASTA Virtual Conference 2022
Virtual Handout for March 24th, 2022 presentation
Mar 24, 20221 min read


Maurice Gendron
It was not just Beethoven celebrating an anniversary last year—it was also 100 years since the birth of the great cellist Maurice Gendron...
Jun 20, 20211 min read


Preparing for a Short Event (“Cello Festival”)
Hello Cello Enthusiasts! Through my own personal experience, and those of my colleagues, this blog post is for those who are interested...
Apr 1, 20212 min read


Thoughts on Musicality from George Neikrug
The weirdness of 2020, with so many performances cancelled, led me to spend more time writing articles. I managed to get seven written,...
Jan 12, 20213 min read
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