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 12, 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 13, 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 29, 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 19, 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 8, 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 8, 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 6, 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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