@violalife / violalife.tumblr.com
Hi everyone! Thank you for following my blog <3 I just wanted to let you know that I have an Instagram that I use WAY more than this blog. It’s @maximsviolalife if you’d like to follow!
I’ll definitely always keep this account going and come on every so often, but I tend to use Instagram more :)
Oboe in C by Lesti, Musical Instruments
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Medium: Wood, horn, brass, ivory
Oh to be a musical protagonist and have a break down while the ensemble surrounds and belts ferociously at you
Me: Is there any way to prepare for a performance so that my nerves won't make me fuck up?
Literally every single musician:
Yeeessssss
Anyone have suggestions for good viola duets?
Virginia Woolf, The Years
Hi Maxim! I’m a junior and I’ve been using quarantine time to really focus on college prep. Wondering if you could make a video about your process and your stats/music experience? It would be really helpful for me!
Hi there! Yes I’ll definitely do that!! Are there any other questions my followers have that I could add to the video?? Let me know!
Edward Dwurnik (1943 - 2018) - 14 Double Bassists. 2017. Oil on canvas.
made my first POV tiktok based on the type of stand partner we’ve all had at least once in our lives...
Hi everyone! I want to create a new video for my YouTube channel that will hopefully cultivate a sense of community around the stress/lack of motivation/frustration that all of us musicians may be experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are interested in participating I would love if you could send me a short video to my email maximviolalife@gmail.com (note that it is NOT the same as my instagram handle)
Please DM me with any questions!
Jesus H.
As NYU transitions to remote instruction, it has become more and more apparent that last week was probably the final times I will rehearse with an ensemble for who knows how long. I am heartbroken to say the least - my greatest joys as a musician has been a direct result of collaborative music. This is a time of uncertainty, but the one thing I know for sure is the moment I get to spend hours sitting through orchestra rehearsal at the ungodly hours of the morning, or cooped up in a small room with my quartet, or I’m getting paid far too little for a gig I didn’t necessarily want to do; I will remember this moment and be thankful. This semester has been so full of performance prepping, and unfortunately most of those performances were going to be in the next few weeks... but I will continue to remind myself that the learning and growth are in the process, not the result. Right now, all I can do is continue to spark my passion in creative ways; I’m going to try and continue to use this account as often as possible. To my fellow musicians: I am here, I understand your frustrations, and we will get through this together. Stay safe and stay inspired.
