1000+ Concerts | The Art of Practicing

Jonathan elaborates on why taking turns leading rehearsals is the least bad system, and which questions to ask yourself when approaching a new score. He challenges well polished auditions and explains why there has to be a moment of danger — of not knowing — on stage. What are “intelligent rehearsals”? Why do we not need words in the process and how do we know which sound to play? To find out why...

Exploring the “magic of micro-breaks” with Dr. Molly Gebrian, violist and expert in the field of applying the science of learning and memory to practicing and performing music. Which neuroscience findings don’t match our culture of training and how should brain research change the way we teach practicing today? Why are both short and long breaks the key for faster and more successful learning? Thi...

Welcome to the 1000+ Concerts Podcast, a conversation series on "The Art of Practicing" by Musethica! Joining the host Avri Levitan is violist Tabea Zimmermann, whose approach to music-making and teaching has influenced generations of musicians. “Train the ear first, the hands will find a way to express the music.” Teaching is a process of guiding students to explore possibilities throug...

Welcome to the 1000+ Concerts Podcast, a conversation series on The Art of Practicing by Musethica! Joining the host Avri Levitan is violinist and Vice-Rector for International Affairs and Art at mdw Vienna, Johannes Meissl, who shares the practical and artistic challenges of preparing and rehearsing music within limited time. Rethinking practicing, how can ensembles practice more efficiently? Wha...