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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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- 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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- Oct 26, 2016
- 5 min
A Winter Guide to Protecting Your String Instrument
“Wisdom comes with winters” -Oscar Wilde The transformation of season for many is a long-awaited relief to the scorching sun of summer. However, as we reach for our warm coats and pumpkin spice lattes, as string players we should also be reaching for instrument humidifiers and be actively checking the temperature for our instruments. Without proper winter care of violins, violas, cellos, and other string instruments, we may unintentionally damage the integrity of our instrume
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- Sep 2, 2016
- 7 min
The Art of Purchasing a Violin
Buying a new violin can often be a confusing and terrifying experience, almost as if one is entering into a new relationship. A violin shop may thrust all sorts of violins upon you and in the process you may feel as if you do not even know what you want or need in a new violin. Whether this is your first time buying a violin or you are looking for an upgrade, doing your research before you enter the shop will aide you in creating a more productive shopping session. It is usef
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- Jan 1, 2016
- 5 min
Sophie Genevieve
FACULTY: VIOLIN, VIOLA, TRUMPET & LECTURER A native of South Dakota, Sophie Genevieve is an American violinist who recently returned to the USA after five years in London, England. Sophie studied at the Royal Academy of Music to earn a master’s degree in Baroque violin. She also received a master’s degree in London at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in modern violin. She soloed in various concerts, including a performance at the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Bruxell
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