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Top Stories published by Alto Clef Diaries in 2021

2021

Viola Geena in Alto Clef Diaries

Jul 20, 2021

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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Viola Geena in Alto Clef Diaries

Aug 17, 2021

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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Viola Geena in Alto Clef Diaries

Mar 9, 2021

What Happens When You Don’t Practice Your Instrument?

Practicing daily is not always possible

Viola Geena in Alto Clef Diaries

Sep 21, 2021

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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Viola Geena in Alto Clef Diaries

Jun 29, 2021

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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Viola Geena in Alto Clef Diaries

Oct 26, 2021

A sillouhette of a violinist playing toward a white screen

Am I Good Enough?

The question every musician asks.

Viola Geena in Alto Clef Diaries

Aug 31, 2021

Bald man conducting an orchestra. The orchestra members have microphones set up by their stands so it’s possibly a recording session.

Is the Conductor the Leader of the Orchestra?

Time to open the can of worms of orchestral politics.

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Viola Geena in Alto Clef Diaries

Mar 2, 2021

Is Graduate School Necessary for Musicians?

It’s hard to keep up in a constantly changing society

Viola Geena in Alto Clef Diaries

Sep 7, 2021

Why Musicians Should Have Friends Outside of Music

Our careers depend on it!

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Viola Geena in Alto Clef Diaries

Jul 6, 2021

A first-person view of a person checking their emails/messages on a laptop. The user is also simultaneously on their smartphone.

The Toxicity of Hustle Culture in Music

You’re not going to make much money, so you better work your…

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