tonebase Team

tonebase just launched its brand new Practice Plan feature, revolutionizing the way we learn the piano online. Here, we’ll show you exactly how to assess your progress on the piano with this new comprehensive feature.

Nothing sets the holiday scene more than some pleasant Christmas-themed pieces for the piano. In this post, we’ll introduce you to 10 pieces you can learn this month to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

Here are 10 ideas for how to make practice more enjoyable in 2024.

Here, we’ll discuss what goes into a piano technique practice session and how to structure it to get the most out of your dedication.

In this three part series we will look at different applications of practice and how to best structure your time to come away from each of them feeling accomplished.

In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the Scarlatti Sonata and master the techniques necessary to play with precision.

In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach Fantaisie Impromptu and master the techniques necessary to play with precision.

In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach Ligeti’s Etude No. 4 - Fanfares.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your E minor scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your E major scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your A major scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your A major scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your D minor scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your D major scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your G minor scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your A major scale on the piano.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into ways for you to practice and perfect your C minor scale on the piano.

Mastering the C major scale on piano is a task every pianist will have to accomplish at some point in their journey, as much of our common repertoire is based on the components of this scale.

Here, we’ll discuss the top 3 most-effective ways to teach yourself piano, with or without formal piano lessons.

Here, we'll show you how to prepare for a recital and transform your preparation routine to set you up for success.

Have you been struggling with piano pedaling in your practice routine? This article will help you understand all you need to know about pedaling, from its function to stylistic considerations.

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Watch 50+ free lessons taught by the world's best pianists. Learn how to master new techniques, refine your interpretations, practice efficiently, and more!

Today, we will be exploring 4 common piano practice mistakes we all do without noticing and should actively try to do less of going forward!

Ben Laude (Head of Piano @ tonebase) is joined by his former Juilliard classmate and tonebase artist Juliana Han for a special Q&A on practicing the piano.

Ben Laude, Head of Piano @ tonebase, shares an intimate glimpse behind the scenes of our latest production with the renowned performer and pedagogue Emanuel Ax. Watch for his tutorials coming soon to tonebase!

How did piano masters such as Mozart, Chopin, and Brahms practice? In our pursuit of successful practice routines, we’ve compiled the piano practice tips and strategies of some of history’s most famous pianists and composers.

For those of us whose piano athleticism is more fit for recreational leagues, is it even worth cracking open the scores of more treacherous works — or should we just leave them to entertain our ears?

Introducing a new keyboard musicianship series based on the training methods of great composers.

tonebase just launched its brand new Practice Plan feature, revolutionizing the way we learn the violin online. Here, we’ll show you exactly how to assess your progress on the violin with this new comprehensive feature of the tonebase platform.

Here, we’ll take a deep dive into col legno, col legno battuto, and col legno tratto so you can take your technique to the next level.

Here, we’ll take a look at our picks for the top 8 violin tuners on the market.

Here, we’ll take a look at the top 5 violin cadenzas that every violinist should know.

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Hard work, while necessary, should be geared toward getting the most for minimum effort. This is the main aim of Dounis’s method, one that Daniel Phillips explains in great detail throughout this course. One of the most challenging exercises by Dounis focuses on finger independence. 

In this blog post, Nancy Zhou shares her definition of shifting as well as an exercise for developing a balanced hand frame. She analyzes the movement required for a shift depending on if it occurs from the first or second part of the fingerboard.

In this blog post, the great Augustin Hadelich presents a case for when dynamics, bowings, and fingerings actually should be changed to better realize what the composer intended.

In this blog post, internationally acclaimed concertmaster and soloist Adam Han-Gorski discusses his left-hand position and how it impacts sound, color, expression, and tension when playing the violin.

Via a personal anecdote, Daniel Kurganov provides a prime example of how inspiration and experimentation can drive your improvement. He provides an exercise for detaché, and explains the pros and cons of broad vs. intimate strokes.

Grigory Kalinovsky shares shifting and sliding exercises such as rotating the arm and fingers and sliding to new fingers.

Dr. Demetrius Constantine Dounis had a unique background in medicine and music which gave him the tools to address the efficiency of violin playing in novel ways. In this lesson segment, Daniel Phillips uses a loop to discuss smooth bow changes and the movement of the hand.

Where would we be without practice? tonebase is excited to announce a partnership with Music Traveler, a company dedicated to promoting the creation, appreciation, and interest in music by reducing barriers and facilitating new interactions.

Giora Schmidt breaks down the basics of the Franco-Belgian grip - functions of each finger, basic motion of the right arm, and practicing with a Sharpie!

In this three part series we will look at different applications of practice and how to best structure your time to come away from each of them feeling accomplished.

Here, we’ll discuss what goes into a technical practice session and how to structure it to get the most out of your dedication.

An essential technique that is not so easy to commit to on a regular basis - Eric Silberger demonstrates with Paganini's 5th caprice to point out one of the few things to focus on during slow practice.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the Don Juan Violin Excerpt? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions

Do you want to learn more about practicing the violin excerpt from Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 movement 4? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the Schumann Symphony No. 2 violin excerpt? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the violin excerpt from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 movement 1? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the violin excerpt from Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 movement 1? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

In his complementary course on this cheerful piece, William Hagen discusses constructing a narrative, inferring dynamics, tone and mood, bow technique, and more. He talks through each movement, addressing troublesome spots, offering fingering suggestions, and pointing the viewer toward opportunities for individuality.

Do you want to learn more about practicing Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 on violin? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1 on violin? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Have you been wanting to learn the violin excerpt from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Scherzo? This article will help you better understand the technical approaches needed to master the notes on the page. 

Here, we’ll dive deeper into a different approach to violin scales so you can reach your practice milestones much faster.

Have you been struggling with your violin practice routine? In this article we’ll show you Maud Powell’s 10 rules for you to improve your violin practice.

Here, we’ll discuss the top 3 most-effective ways to teach yourself violin, with or without formal violin lessons.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into Beriot’s Concerto No. 9 and take you through each aspect of performance, and show you how to refine your violin technique and expression.

In this article we will explore the violin’s library of sounds Aleksey Igudesman brings to his performances in this lesson on violin extended techniques.

Join William Hagen as he shares insights beyond the surface-level notes of an interpretation but into the inner emotions you’re conveying through the music.

Rachel Lee Priday discusses improving intonation by finding moments to check pitches against open strings as well as the importance of listening and memorizing hand positions.

This lesson segment is about how to coordinate the two hands and balance different parts of the right hand to create lyrical lines with the bow.

In this lesson preview, multi-faceted entertainer Aleksey Igudesman, shares insights from his composition Funk the String.

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Here’s our summary of our lessons with acclaimed soloist and multi-genre artist, Gilles Apap!

In this lesson preview, Stefan Jackiw breaks down his method for practicing scales on the violin which focuses on intonation over speed.

Concertmaster David Kim shares insights into what makes the Philadelphia Orchestra have such a big and powerful sound.

Learn more about tonebase Violin and our production with the great Aleksey Igudesman.

We sat down for a Q&A with Eric Silberger, tonebase’s Head of Violin. He guided the launch of tonebase Violin, which is now live!

tonebase just launched its brand new Practice Plan feature, revolutionizing the way we learn the cello online. Here, we’ll show you exactly how to assess your progress on the cello with this new comprehensive feature of the tonebase platform.

Now on tonebase, celebrated cellist and Southern Methodist University Professor Andrés Díaz takes us on a guided tour of these celebrated études of David Popper. Andrés Díaz has spent much of his cellistic life perfecting these Etudes, and now for the first time, you can witness his learnings directly on the tonebase platform. 

In this post, we’ll take a look at our picks for the top 10 cello strings on the market.

In this article, we will explore some essential factors to consider when searching for the perfect cello teacher.

Let's explore the best ways to learn the cello online in 2024, ensuring that you have the necessary tools and resources to embark on a fulfilling musical journey.

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Good phrasing requires exquisite bow control. That is why Aaron devotes this entire lesson to practicing with different lengths of bow, generating balance, and controlling the abductor digiti minimi muscle. Check out the preview to this lesson in this blog post.

Electric cellos have been increasingly popular in recent years, and many musicians are turning to them as an alternative to traditional acoustic cellos. Here, we’ll go into our top 10 picks for electric cellos you can get your hands on today.

Online classical music education company tonebase (lowercase "t") has just launched a brand-new learning platform for cellists, led by virtuoso Daniel Lelchuk.

In this free lesson preview, Jan Vogler shows cellists how to relax even in the most difficult moments. Here, Vogler shows his specially developed principles for the right hand.

Renowned cellist Mischa Maisky shares his thoughts on performance and more.

Enjoy this exclusive lesson clip from internationally acclaimed cellist Jan Vogler!

tonebase just launched its brand new Practice Plan feature, revolutionizing the way we learn the flute online. Here, we’ll show you exactly how to assess your progress on the flute with this new comprehensive feature of the tonebase platform.

Here, we will explore ways to learn the flute online, and how you can incorporate these methods into your practice routine to make the most progress on the flute.

Finding the best flute teacher for you can be a daunting task. In this post, we’ll take you through 10 things to consider when looking for the best flute teacher for you.

Here, we’ll take you through all of the musical nuances of Debussy’s masterful work for solo flute “Syrinx”, so you can unlock new modes for interpretation on the flute.

Les Six composer Francis Poulenc’s Flute Sonata is simple at first glance but full of rich modal harmonies and alternating moods. This post will walk you through practice strategies and musical takeaways for approaching the iconic Poulenc Flute Sonata.

Ever wondered where we get our contrabass flute? Or what makes this different from the bass flute or alto flute? This post will take you through the basics of the contrabass flute and its origin, as well as some repertoire for the instrument.

Ever wondered how the modern flute got to its current form? Here, we'll take you back in time to the Baroque flute, and examine its similarities and differences from the modern concert flute.

This post will introduce you to the history and origins of the bass flute, and its modern day role in the orchestra, as well as some repertoire for the instrument.

Here, we’ll take you through the history, fundamentals and repertoire for the piccolo.

This post will walk you through everything you need to know about the alto flute, including its history, its musical characteristics and examples of alto flute repertoire.

In this preview, flutist Marianne Gedigian shares several tips on the fundamentals of flute playing.

In Sharon Sparrow’s course on the Ibert Concerto, she breaks ALL passages down into achievable and doable tasks! Watch the sneak preview clips from this great and insightful course.

tonebase Flute is excited to share with you several sneak preview clips featuring renowned flutist Mark Sparks.