Balinese music as part of ceremony
Music is simply an integral part of a ceremony and it is rarely performed on its own. The gamelan concerts are only for the tourists.
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Charlotte Tomlinson
- Mar 22, 2023
Perfection or excellence?
I agree wholeheartedly with playing music to the highest of standards. What is important to me is 'how' those standards are reached.
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Dec 21, 2021
Funny musical videos
A musician friend sent out a wonderful musical Advent calendar this year with a funny video for each day. Here are a few to lift the spirits
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Oct 13, 2021
My life of writing fiction: Skakoon
Skakoon: A magical adventure story for 9-12 year olds I want to let you know a bit about my other life: writing fiction. I have spent a...
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Dec 21, 2020
Clara Schumann: her teaching as seen by her students
have collected together a few wonderful historical recordings both recorded in the 1950’s of two of Clara Schumann’s best students
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Nov 16, 2020
Making the best of conflicting views in chamber music rehearsals
I remember Joan talking about how to rehearse chamber music, saying you need to air your views, explore them and disagree if needs be
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Oct 14, 2020
Human connection & kindness within Covid restrictions
This student reminded me of the importance of human connection, in this case through creative expression.
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Jul 30, 2020
Managing stress and trauma as a professional musician
I've been working with a principal player in one of the big national British orchestras whose life as a musician is about surviving & coping
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Jan 17, 2020
The value of idling
The value of idling and how essential that is for our creativity and overall well-being, a foreign concept in our driven, over-active world!
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Jun 20, 2019
Perfection versus Excellence
Musicians often see perfection as the same as excellence. I see them as separate, one damagin and one healthier.
Charlotte Tomlinson
- May 9, 2019
Working in Sweden: new ideas for international competitions
Fantastic openness from players from Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Swedish Radio Choir.
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Jan 23, 2019
Pressure on young musicians
What are the contributing facts towards pressurising young musicians and when it gets tricky.
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Nov 14, 2018
Thoughts on self-care for musicians
Thoughts on self-care for musicians and when busyness isn't a good thing.
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Jul 19, 2018
Verbier Festival and Academy: rehearsing with emotional intelligence
How young chamber ensembles can learn to rehearse with emotional intelligence.
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Aug 9, 2017
Owning the stage & communication in ensembles at Verbier
How to own the stage and communicate within a musical ensemble with examples from Verbier Academy.
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Nov 15, 2016
Teaching piano to a blind student
Different methods of teaching piano to a blind student
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Oct 7, 2016
Performance Coaching in music education
Some thoughPerformance Coaching in music education is not understood or really valued.
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Feb 13, 2014
Engaging and listening in music performance
Engaging in music performance It’s a tricky one that I find myself exploring a lot. It is so easy to lose focus and concentration when...
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Dec 5, 2013
Hearing the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam
It’s always refreshing to go to hear another country’s resident orchestra on home ground, and hearing the Concertgebouw orchestra in...
Charlotte Tomlinson
- Nov 7, 2013
Lang Lang: when a classical musician hits world celebrity status
The BBC made a documentary on the Chinese pianist Lang Lang a few months ago, and it was fascinating watching. Lang Lang has become...
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