Five Repair Tools Every Orchestra Program Should Own byMike Lawson July 15, 2020 0 When we inevitably return to the classroom, due to the extended closures in many areas, some of our school-owned instruments...
Rehabilitation: Surviving the Heavier Side of the Equation byMike Lawson June 15, 2020 0 As effects of the ongoing pandemic (shelter-in-place orders, social distancing, general isolation) have been felt around the world, it has...
Rehabilitation for Violinists: Surviving the Coronavirus byMike Lawson April 30, 2020 0 With all the weird we have had thrown at us lately, the lack of making music with other people has...
Establishing an Environment of Trust Expectations in the Classroom byMike Lawson March 3, 2020 0 The ability to take the needs of those around you and compromise accordingly (and adjust to them without fuss) makes...
‘Am I Successful?’ Navigating the Dangers of Comparison byMike Lawson February 6, 2020 0 “Am I successful?” is a question that affects everyone who considers themselves in an educational or professional path.
The Intricacies of Tuning and Wellness byMike Lawson January 10, 2020 0 When Eileen McKissick began offering sound therapy in her massage practice, she soon discovered she could use tuning forks to...
Physical Applications: Learning Movement byMike Lawson December 5, 2019 0 In my perusal of last month’s SBO content, I came across a comment that addressed the reuse of proven resources...
Anomalies: Knowing the Musical Language byMike Lawson November 1, 2019 0 Much like using language as a functional aid , creating and making expressive music involves unique manipulation of a musical...
Orchestra Survival Skills byMike Lawson October 3, 2019 0 I spent the first five (or more) years as an orchestral professional in a perpetual state of panic and/or frustration....
Which Items Will I Need Today?: The Importance of Packing Your Music Bag Well byMike Lawson August 29, 2019 0 How many of us know that sinking feeling that occurs when you open your viola/violin/cello case and discover it has...
Back to School: An Olympic Event! byMike Lawson August 2, 2019 0 Tips for Integrating and Initiating New Orchestra Members into the ClassroomWe all know that orchestra classes are not one teacher...
Agility and Artistry byMike Lawson July 5, 2019 0 When I started writing these articles, there was a topic I very much felt needed attention but was unable to...