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How They Won #4 - Elina Rubio, violin
In this installment of our audition winner series, violinist Elina Rubio spills her go-to prep strategies, mindset shifts, and what helped her land a spot with the Utah Symphony. Real...
How They Won #4 - Elina Rubio, violin
In this installment of our audition winner series, violinist Elina Rubio spills her go-to prep strategies, mindset shifts, and what helped her land a spot with the Utah Symphony. Real...
How They Won #3 - with Erin Yun, Oboe
June 1, 2025 We're back with Part 3 of our blog series featuring recent orchestra audition winners! This time, oboist Erin Yun shares her tips on preparation, mindset, and what...
How They Won #3 - with Erin Yun, Oboe
June 1, 2025 We're back with Part 3 of our blog series featuring recent orchestra audition winners! This time, oboist Erin Yun shares her tips on preparation, mindset, and what...
How They Won #2 - with Jarrett May, Flute/Piccolo
We’re back with the next installment in our new blog series spotlighting recent orchestra audition winners! Today Jarret May (flute/piccolo) is offering up some no-fluff wisdom for anyone braving the...
How They Won #2 - with Jarrett May, Flute/Piccolo
We’re back with the next installment in our new blog series spotlighting recent orchestra audition winners! Today Jarret May (flute/piccolo) is offering up some no-fluff wisdom for anyone braving the...
Audition Advice from recent orchestra audition ...
Big news—we’re launching a brand-new series on the Blackstrad blog featuring interviews with recent orchestra audition winners! Our goal is to bring you real, firsthand advice straight from the musicians...
Audition Advice from recent orchestra audition ...
Big news—we’re launching a brand-new series on the Blackstrad blog featuring interviews with recent orchestra audition winners! Our goal is to bring you real, firsthand advice straight from the musicians...
Blackstrad sits down with The Fearless Artist P...
In a recent episode of The Fearless Artist Podcast, I sat down with pianist Michelle Lynn to talk about the intersection of music, entrepreneurship, and building a sustainable career as...
Blackstrad sits down with The Fearless Artist P...
In a recent episode of The Fearless Artist Podcast, I sat down with pianist Michelle Lynn to talk about the intersection of music, entrepreneurship, and building a sustainable career as...
A Guide to Modernizing Your Concert Black Dress...
For ensemble directors, adopting concert black promotes professionalism and accessibility. This guide outlines how to create a concert black dress code that accommodates musicians' individual preferences and needs while maintaining...
A Guide to Modernizing Your Concert Black Dress...
For ensemble directors, adopting concert black promotes professionalism and accessibility. This guide outlines how to create a concert black dress code that accommodates musicians' individual preferences and needs while maintaining...