Category: Pre-College

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Preparing for Cello Auditions as a High School Senior

By Guest Blogger October 31, 2016

Subjects Auditions, Pre-College

Tags Auditions, cellobello, CelloBlog

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Competitions ≠ Success: A Student Perspective

By Lev Mamuya April 8, 2012

Subjects Competition, Pre-College

Tags Accomplishment, Auditions, cello, cellobello, Competition, ego, improvement, knowledge, Lev, Mamuya, master classes, motivation, music, organization, performance, Practice, pressure, success

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Composing and Playing Music: How Composing Helps Your Playing

By Lev Mamuya September 6, 2011

Subjects Pre-College

Tags artistry, cello, cellobello, complexities, composers, composition, details, dynamics, harmony, individuality, influences, intentions, Interpretation, Lev, Mamuya, markings, music, resources, structure, Technique, textures, understanding, value, vision

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Summer Music Camp

By Lev Mamuya June 20, 2011

Subjects Pre-College

Tags cello, cellobello, classical music, conservatory, festivals, freedom, lessons, Lev, Mamuya, music, passion, practice habits, rehearsals, stress, Summer

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Fantastic Getaways and their Cello-related Aftermath

By Lev Mamuya March 24, 2011

Subjects Practicing, Pre-College

Tags cello, cellobello, Lev, Mamuya, practicing, Travel

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Thirds, Thirds, Thirds…

By Lev Mamuya December 14, 2010

Subjects Practicing, Pre-College

Tags Awareness, challenges, consistency, control, focus, intonation, Lev, Mamuya, Martha, motivation, practice habits, practicing, repertoire, scales, success, Technique, thumb position

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