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- May 16, 2017
- 1 min
Student Spotlight ~ George & Khloe
See George & Khloe this Sunday as they participate in Bach in the Garden (Strings Masterclass)! DESCRIPTION Join Baroque Violinist, Sophie Genevieve, for a strings masterclass with a special focus on Bach and baroque pieces. Cocktail reception to follow. Open to the public. Non-participants are invited to come watch, learn, and enjoy listening to Bach pieces in our garden! $15 per person to attend DATE AND TIME Sun, May 21, 2017 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT LOCATION M Institute for
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- May 13, 2017
- 1 min
Bach in the Garden ~ May 21st 2017
Join Baroque Violinist, Sophie Genevieve, for a strings masterclass with a special focus on Bach and baroque pieces. Cocktail reception to follow. Open to the public. Non-participants are invited to come watch, learn, and enjoy listening to Bach pieces in our garden! $15 per person to attend DATE AND TIME Sun, May 21, 2017 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT LOCATION M Institute for the Arts 1038 31st St NW Washington, DC 20007 RSVP #bach #bachintehgarden #bachmasterclass #sophiegenevieve
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- May 2, 2017
- 5 min
So your child wants to play the cello…
I know the look that was on your face when your child came home and said those words that would change your life forever: “I want to play the cello”. Well let me ease those initial fears and answer a few of your questions. What to expect: Firstly to be pleasantly surprised at the glorious sound even a beginner cellist can make because of the mellow deeper timbre of the cello. I can’t promise you there won’t be a few scratches along the way, but rest assured under the right gu
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- Mar 29, 2017
- 5 min
Let's talk about rosin...
One of the first questions I get from new students is “What is rosin and how do I use it?” Unfortunately, after those initial questions few violinists spend time thinking or even understanding the complexity of rosin. Like a free air freshener thrown into a car sale, many new violinists just use the rosin they get with their case without even considering whether it is even right for their instrument. However rosin is a vital part of producing a good sound. Rosin aides the bow
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- Jan 16, 2017
- 2 min
British cellist, Ryan Lowe, joins faculty
We are proud to announce British cellist, Ryan Lowe, has joined the M4Arts as a Principle Cellist! Originating from the Welsh countryside, cellist Ryan Lowe is a London educated performer and teacher zealous about transmitting his passion for the arts to the community. Ryan recently relocated to Washington, D.C. from London after graduating with honors from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. While at the conservatoire, Ryan specialized in cello performance, c
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- Jan 1, 2017
- 2 min
Ryan Lowe
Cello & Double Bass Originating from the Welsh countryside, cellist Ryan Lowe is a London educated performer and teacher zealous about transmitting his passion for the arts to the community. Ryan recently relocated to Washington, D.C. from London after graduating with honors from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. While at the conservatoire, Ryan specialized in cello performance, conducting, and music theory. He also performed extensively in the United Kingdo
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