Robin Tozzie
Resources For Further Study:
This page is designed to be a source of inspiration for students and parents!
Compiled on this page are videos that have both inspired me to practice and helped me learn concepts, and techniques I could use to practice better. I encourage you to take some time to peruse. I guarantee you'll find something that speaks to you!
(Try these suggestions at least once, you might be surprised by the results!)
Technique Development:
"With Nicky - Back to the Basics"
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"Ask Augustine"
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9yWS3ViwScTxZszicRFeUyoPQA5Qb-zF
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"Scales - Legato and Martelé"
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"Violin Basics - LEFT HAND finger Placement and Mechanics"
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"Safety Move - Violin Shakes"
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"NY Phil Audition Challenge Week - Don Juan"
Ted Talks:
"Your Elusive Creative Genius"
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"Developing a Growth Mindset"
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"Trust Yourself to be Good Enough"
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"Listen This Way - Music, Mystery, and Meditation"
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"The Transformative Power of Classical Music"
Podcasts:
Interview with Noa Kageyama, Pamela Frank, and Howard Nelson:
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Websites:
"The Ideal Violinist"
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"Musical Parenting"
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Nathan Cole's Website:
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Recordings:
"Mendelssohn - String Quartet no.2 op.13 in A minor - Ebène Quartet"
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"Janine Jansen - Chaconne, Bach"
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"Pinchas Zukerman & Marc Neikrug: Franz Schubert - Sonatina Opus 137 No.1"
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"Arvo Pärt - Fratres"
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"Ravel: La Valse / Bernstein · Orchestre National de France"
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"Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet / Gergiev · London Symphony Orchestra"
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"Frankfurt Radio Symphony: Grieg: From Holberg's Time – Ruth Reinhardt"
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