How can I prepare for auditions? How can I know I will play my best under pressure?

By practicing to do so. True Note Music Studios has extensive experience preparing musicians for playing opportunities. In the final analysis, the best way to achieve consistency is by repetition. True Note Music Studios can provide methodology for maximizing technique, musicality and yes, playing your best for auditions and concerts. We also specialize in prepping students for college, IMEA and IHSA auditions.

I'm having trouble learning vibrato... playing fast... sustaining my tone... creating a strong melodic line... keeping my scales in tune... maintaining intonation while playing arpeggios. What can I do?

Jeannette Hoyt specializes in assessing each student's physical playing properties and musculo-skeletal structure and then tailoring a practice plan that specifically evaluates body strengths and weaknesses while optimizing present abilities. Often, difficulties proceeding to the the next technique level can be addressed by carefully watching how the student is holding the instrument, holding the bow, standing while playing, breathing (or not) while performing. When these challenges are met, everything flows better!