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Career Insights from Aysha Gomez-Kurieshi, a Bay Area Harpist!
Aysha Gomez-Kurieshi is a premier San Fransisco Bay Area harpist and member of the American Harpist Society . She plays for weddings and...

Marielle
Oct 9, 20243 min read
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Music Librarian and Trumpeter Paul Olivo Shares Insight on His Career at San Jose State University
On November 20th, I had the illuminating opportunity to interview Paul Olivo, a music specialist at San Jose State University! The...

Marielle
Nov 21, 20236 min read
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Reflections from a High School Choral and Orchestral Conductor
Meet Shelley Durbin, a middle school and high school conductor with 33 years of experience. She is a new addition to the music department...

Marielle
Sep 10, 20224 min read
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Introducing Natasha So, Our Newest Violin Instructor!
Bow Buddies is thrilled to introduce our newest violin instructor, Natasha So! Natasha is a freshman at Amador Valley High School, and...

Lucie
Sep 5, 20222 min read
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Introducing Grace Choe, Our New Violin Instructor!
Hi Everyone! We are thrilled to announce our new violin instructor, Grace Choe! Grace has been playing violin for many years, and has a...

Lucie
Jul 10, 20222 min read
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Mandolinist and Academic Librarian, Samuel Boss, Supports Music Faculty and Student Researchers
In research libraries and specialized collections, music librarians play a vital role in managing, cataloging, and maintaining music...

Lucie
Apr 21, 20226 min read
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Kindermusik Instructor, Lindsay Levin, Unlocks Children's Strengths Through Music Engagement
Kindermusik is a nationally renowned methodology and program that has been scientifically proven to advance brain development and promote...

Lucie
Apr 10, 202210 min read
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Elementary Strings Instructor Inspires a Passion for Music in Budding Musicians
Elementary music education teachers are some of the busiest people around! Teaching over 100 strings students each day and traveling to...

Lucie
Feb 1, 20226 min read
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Meet Conner Singh VanderBeek: Ethnomusicologist, Artist, Composer, and Stuffed Animal Enthusiast
Ethnomusicology is the study of music, especially from cultures that are non-Western. Ethnomusicology analyzes the cultural importance of...

Lucie
Jan 23, 20227 min read
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Music Therapist Vincent Chanco Delivers Joy To Patients
Vincent Chanco, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist practicing for a hospice organization in the Bay Area. I had the opportunity...

Lucie
Nov 11, 20218 min read
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Student Composer Leads Emerging Chamber Ensemble
Meet Haben Naizghi, a self-taught composer and conductor. The middle school, multi-instrumental musician found his passion for music...

Lucie
Nov 5, 20216 min read
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The Pressley Girls Bring Appalachian Culture to a Diverse Audience
The Appalachian Mountains are home to a wide variety of cultural traditions, as well as traditional folk music. The Pressley Girls, two...

Lucie
Aug 21, 20213 min read
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"Music With Meg" Founder and Theatre Professional Shares Industry Knowledge
There are many innovative content creators on YouTube, and "Music With Meg" is one of the best resources for beginning string musicians...

Lucie
Jul 30, 202110 min read
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Q&A with Music Teacher and Composer Beatrice Ferreira
I met Beatrice Ferreira back in November when I attended a masterclass that she led for my teacher's studio, Mapletree Music Montreal. In...

Lucie
Jan 30, 20213 min read
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Q&A with Dr. Alexander Kahn
I first met Dr. Alexander Kahn last year at an event called Day of Strings at Sonoma State University. Although this year's Day of...

Lucie
Nov 26, 20203 min read
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An Interview With YPSO Violin 1 Coach, Julie Kim
I've been researching youth orchestras in my area. YPSO, the Young Peoples' String Orchestra, was recommended to me by my violin...

Lucie
Nov 11, 20203 min read
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An Interview with Professor Miller of University of the Pacific Conservatory
This past summer, I attended an online music camp at the University of the Pacific's Conservatory of Music. The camp instructor for...

Lucie
Sep 29, 20202 min read
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Q&A with Cello Teacher Andy Ly
This week, I caught up with my sister's cello teacher, Mr. Andy Ly. He graciously shared with Bow Buddies some of the earliest steps that...

Lucie
Sep 23, 20203 min read
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Q&A with Violin Teacher, Julia Reddy
In a unique situation, I found a music teacher who lives halfway across the world. I've been doing violin lessons with her since fall of...

Lucie
Aug 24, 20205 min read
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Q&A with an Indian Classical Violinist
Many students try out different instruments during their middle school years, but have you ever heard of students learning two completely...

Lucie
Aug 9, 20202 min read
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