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An instrument case inside an overhead bin on an airplane.

The Musician’s Guide to Air Travel: Violin/Viola Edition

Keeping your instrument safe is the #1…

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Woman in Gray Tank Top against a grey background. She is covering her mouth with her hand and has a shocked look on her face.

Never Say These 11 Things to a Professional Musician

How would you like it if someone demanded you…

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The Truth About Orchestral Etiquette

It should be common sense; keyword should.

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A tabby cat sitting on an armchair in a living room. There is a cushion behind the cat with the letters of the alphabet on it. There are music notes on the wallpaper and two violins hanging on the wall to the right of the chair. On the left wall, there is an antique painting of a woman playing a piano. The light is coming in from the window on the right side of the photo.

The Musician’s Guide to Apartment Hunting

Find a place that supports your lifestyle.

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What Happens When You Don’t Practice Your Instrument?

Practicing daily is not always possible

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A violin soloist plays in front of an orchestra. She has a spotlight on her.

7 Reasons Why You Should NOT Audition for a Symphony Orchestra

This lifestyle is not for every…

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A viola rests on top of a pile of sheet music. Photo taken by the author.

The Viola is not the Violin

The journey of coming to appreciate the unique voice each instrument adds…

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A picture of a music stand on a stage. There is a cello on the ground by the music stand. In the background, there is a bass set down on the ground as well as a few wooden chairs.

The Problematic Nature of University Orchestras

Are they glorified youth orchestras or a professional…

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Young Asian woman playing piano in music studio

Anti-Asian Racism in Classical Music

World-renowned musicians need to be held accountable for their…

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A sillouhette of a violinist playing toward a white screen

Am I Good Enough?

The question every musician asks.

These were the top 10 stories published by Alto Clef Diaries; you can also dive into yearly archives: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

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