by Jenny O'Connor | Aug 19, 2016 | Blog
Well here they are! Two videos to guide you through the “slow part” of The Last of The Mohicans Theme. This smooth lyrical melody appears in the sounds track version as a layer over the rhythmicky (Hot Violinist technical term), five-note-roll-filled part...
by Jenny O'Connor | Aug 9, 2016 | Blog
Here’s an oldie but goldie from the E Muzeki days of yore! We wrote it while our band was on tour in Florida in 2007 and first recorded it on our Agrafa album released later that year. It was influenced by some Appalachian fiddle tricks I learned from Judy Hyman...
by Jenny O'Connor | Aug 3, 2016 | Blog
I get asked about practicing all the time. Practice schedules, how to practice, what to practice, routines, habits, techniques… everything! And while I’ll save my complete guide on practicing for another time (as it’s a very in-depth manifesto), I want to...
by Jenny O'Connor | Jul 20, 2016 | Blog
Which is better, a carbon fiber or wood bow? It’s a question I’ve received a lot, so… Here are my thoughts! As many of you may have noticed, I actually play both a carbon fiber and wood bow. While it’s essential to try out a bunch of bows at your...
by Jenny O'Connor | Feb 22, 2016 | Blog
I hope your Monday is going well so far, but just in case you need a little break… Here’s a musical interlude from one of the world’s best violinists in an intimate setting: … … She plays some pretty dense difficult classical music for...
by Jenny O'Connor | Feb 10, 2016 | Blog
I made a new friend and thought you guys might like to meet him. He served in World War II, conducted an orchestra on the stage of the Hollywood Bowl, and has been playing violin for over 93 years. Meet San Pedro California’s own, Harry Hall: … …...
