The Future of Strings

This is the final ASTA conference post–I promise.  This is what happens every time I go to an event like this, so it[‘s nothing new (look in the archives).  These events get me thinking and digging into topics we discussed. An excerpt: Obstacles Facing...

Start an after-school string program

More ideas for entrepreneurially-minded string players/teachers.  The world could use more programs like these. Information on after-school string program from ASTA’s website Creating_After_School_Programs_Guide (.doc)

ASTA String Curriculum: Ready for Prime Time

This is a valuable resource for string teachers, and a wonderful thing to be able to show administrators and use as a basis for creating a string curriculum.  This was given a final preview at last week’s conference, and check the ASTA website for more specific...

A Tale of Double Bass Destruction

A painful tale from a reader: Dear Jason, Inspired by stories of bass destruction in your blog, and especially Adam’s latest story, I felt an urge to share my own personal trauma. A few months after I bought my first bass, I was on my way home from a gig as a...