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TwoSet at the Troxy
Two Australian orchestral violinists have found millions of fans for classical music with their hilarious and geeky videos. I went to the...
Jun 22, 2023


A plea for the arts
Royal Festival Hotel c.
Jul 5, 2020


Responsible adults
New generations of star players are committing to music education at the grass roots level with a focus that might create lasting change...
Jun 11, 2020


Primary benefits
A school in one of England’s most deprived boroughs offers proof that putting music at the heart of education offers positive outcomes...
Sep 12, 2018


The win–win of music education
Why is music education and pedagogy not taken more seriously in the music world?
Nov 15, 2016


18 ways to support musicians
I 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 26, 2015


9 ways to succeed in music
Today's classical music business may be competitive and tough, but there are also more opportunities than ever. Success lies in knowing...
Jan 14, 2015


The future of music competitions
Competitions are a vital part of the classical music world, whether you like it or not. They offer many benefits to players and to the...
Dec 4, 2014


Sheila Nelson and her work in Tower Hamlets
In the 1980s, string pedagogue Sheila Nelson took her seminal teaching techniques to underprivileged schools in the London borough of...
Jul 5, 2014
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