May 8, 2015Why you should stop practisingObserving masterclasses can be a brilliant way to learn and find inspiration, and yet students rarely turn up to watch. They may be too...
Apr 17, 2015Wine and violinsFacebook just kindly reminded me that two years ago today I was in Sarasota, Florida, enjoying the La Musica Festival, and tasting wine –...
Mar 26, 201518 ways to support musiciansI have an article in today's Financial Times about music philanthropy, for which I spoke to some of the legion of generous souls who help...
Mar 12, 2015Violin competitions: participant’s viewViolinist Benjamin Baker has just been selected for the final rounds of the Queen Elisabeth Violin Competition. Such contests are...