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6 Benefits of Teaching Online Music Lessons
6 Benefits of Teaching Online Music Lessons
Nothing will ever replace traditional in-person lessons, but online lessons are a game-changer for many situations.
Viola Geena
Apr 16
My First Impressions of Teaching Music Lessons on Outschool
My First Impressions of Teaching Music Lessons on Outschool
Online teaching has advanced significantly.
Viola Geena
Dec 6, 2023
Why Do Performing Musicians Look Down on Music Educators?
Why Do Performing Musicians Look Down on Music Educators?
World-class professional musicians wouldn’t be where they are today without music teachers.
Viola Geena
Sep 26, 2023
How Important is Community Engagement for an Orchestra Conductor?
How Important is Community Engagement for an Orchestra Conductor?
Are they mere figureheads of the orchestra?
Viola Geena
Jun 20, 2023
The Truth About Orchestral Etiquette
The Truth About Orchestral Etiquette
It should be common sense; keyword should.
Viola Geena
May 30, 2023
My First “Normal” Symphony Orchestra Season
My First “Normal” Symphony Orchestra Season
I forgot how busy pre-pandemic life was.
Viola Geena
May 23, 2023
Why I Almost Switched Careers in 2022
Why I Almost Switched Careers in 2022
The symphony orchestra career path is not all sunshine and rainbows.
Viola Geena
Dec 31, 2022
How to Actually Prepare for a Symphony Orchestra Career
How to Actually Prepare for a Symphony Orchestra Career
Notice I said, “career” and not “audition”.
Viola Geena
Nov 15, 2022
7 Reasons Why You Should NOT Audition for a Symphony Orchestra
7 Reasons Why You Should NOT Audition for a Symphony Orchestra
This lifestyle is not for every musician.
Viola Geena
Sep 6, 2022
Why All Performing Musicians Should Work in Arts Admin
Why All Performing Musicians Should Work in Arts Admin
No, it is not a collection of “failed” musicians.
Viola Geena
Aug 30, 2022
Working in Arts Admin as a Performing Musician
Working in Arts Admin as a Performing Musician
I’ve joined the dark side, temporarily anyway.
Viola Geena
Jun 29, 2022
My Second Pandemic Symphony Season
My Second Pandemic Symphony Season
What an adventure!
Viola Geena
May 24, 2022
Why Do We Overpraise Successful Young Musicians?
Why Do We Overpraise Successful Young Musicians?
Did you know it’s possible to be successful at all ages?
Viola Geena
Apr 13, 2022
I Applied for a Summer Music Program for the First Time in Three Years
I Applied for a Summer Music Program for the First Time in Three Years
Here’s what happened.
Viola Geena
Apr 5, 2022
Should Symphony Orchestras Keep Their Mask Mandates?
Should Symphony Orchestras Keep Their Mask Mandates?
It’s a touchy subject.
Viola Geena
Mar 29, 2022
8 Things You Should Know Before You Teach Music Lessons
8 Things You Should Know Before You Teach Music Lessons
Here’s what they don’t tell you in music school.
Viola Geena
Mar 1, 2022
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