Thoughts by David Finckel
I just stumbled upon a new website by David Finckel (cellist of Emerson Quartet) and his wife, Wu Han (pianist). He has a large collection of mini-cello lesson videos that tackle the general issues of playing and of life as a musician. Even though he’s a cellist, I feel that a lot of what he says can also apply to violin playing. I’ve embedded a video that compares good and great players in simple terms. For students who are trying to figure out what to practice or how much to practice or what goals to set, this video sums it up nicely.
Talk 23: Good and Great from David Finckel and Wu Han on Vimeo.
