My cousin Khrystyna in Ukraine makes fashionable bags and accessories entirely by hand out of leather and eco/vegan/alternative leather. Recently, Kriss made me a custom leather mute for my #violoncellodaspalla as well a a beautiful #musicbag perfect for carrying #musicscores and oversized printed materials. Kriss lives and works in Ukraine’s Lviv region which, thankfully, so far has not seen the widespread violence and destruction endured by cities in eastern and southern Ukraine in Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression. Prior to the war in Ukraine, Kriss’s business relied on in-person sales at trade shows in Ukraine’s major cities such as Kyiv and Odessa. This type of business is impossible for the foreseeable future so Kriss is now completely reliant on international orders through her Etsy shop. Mail service is still operational in western Ukraine and Kriss can ship anywhere in the world. If you’re looking for a great bag, briefcase, backpack, or wallet etc, and wish to support a small business owner in Ukraine, please check out her shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeatherBagInUA I’ll also leave this link as my profile link temporarily. #tchaikovskyviolinconcerto #tchaikovsky #чайковский #віолончель #віолончеліст #українапереможе🇺🇦 #концертчайковского #cello #celloist #hellocello #violoncello #stringplayer #cellomute #baroquecello #violoncelle #ukrainianamerican #madeinukraine🇺🇦 #lovecello #cellofun #cellopower #violinfun #violincello @bagin.goods (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbPjW2tO60t/?utm_medium=tumblr

Please enjoy “Transylvanian Dance” by #bélabartók performed on #violoncellodaspalla Due to its form, this piece divides into a three part instagram carousel quite neatly: 1) Main theme ~swipe left 2) Main theme repeated in a different register, framed with an entirely different accompaniment. ~swipe left~ 3) #canon and #coda I posted the same piece yesterday but realized only the first minute made it onto the carousel. Please enjoy! #belabartok #bartokbela #bartókbéla #bartók #celloduet #violinduet #44duos #transylvanianart #classicalmusic #classicalcellist #babycello #tinycello #baroquecello #violoncelle #violoncello #cellolovers #celloist #violinfun #viola #baroquedesign #cellista (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZb1PrHLBVd/?utm_medium=tumblr

Please enjoy “Les Contes des Fées” (#fairytales ) by #ignatiussancho (1729-1780). Sancho was born on a slave ship in the Atlantic Ocean enroute to the Spanish colony of New Granada (modern day Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela). When he was two years old, he was brought to England as an enslaved person. During his time in England, he learned to read and write and developed an interest in literature, poetry and music. Upon the death of his enslaver, he was freed and given an annuity. With this money, he opened a grocery shop while writing and publishing essays, plays, music, books, and becoming involved in the British abolitionist movement. Sancho is the first black person known to have voted in a British election, the first to have his music published, and the first black person known to have a obituary in a newspaper. Several of Sancho’s compositions are presented in #musicbyblackcomposers collected and edited by #rachelbartonpine @rbpviolinist I’ve chosen to perform this lively dance on #violoncellodaspalla The #suzukiviolin classes @levine_music plan to perform this piece at our annual #suzukistrings workshop! (Biographical information in this post is drawn from Sancho’s brief biography in “Music by Black Composers” (Ludwig Publishing) as well as from his Wikipedia entry) #twocellos #celloduet #blackcomposer #blackcomposers #blackcomposersmatter #lescontesdesfées #celebrateblackcomposers #expandthecanon #violinpedagogy #violinteacher #violinlove #violinfun #baroquecello #celloist #cellofun #suzukiteacher #beautifulmusic #violinduet (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/willhurdstrings/p/CYrKkyXg9Ml/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s been quite cold in the Washington area lately, which means indoor #relativehumidity levels tend to drop. I try to keep my indoor humidity at around 50% and use #dampit to keep my #violin #viola and #violoncellodaspalla happy! #musicianlife #musicteacher #stringplayer #violinteacher #musicianlife #musicalinstrumentrepair #instrumentcare #stringedinstruments #stringpedagogy #violinpedagogy #violinistlife #violistlife #cellistlife #stringbass #orchestralmusician #orchestramusician #orchestraplayer #violinaccessories #stringsattached #musiceducation (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYoXUBpATEJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

#stringcrossings #cellopractice with #violoncellodaspalla In rapid #bariolage string crossing passages, it is necessary to minimize the motion of the upper arm to avoid generating too much inertia and lose control. I practice holding some light weight spacing objects to keep the upper arm still and train the motion of the forearm and wrist. Two videos: 1) #kreutzer #etude no 13 - This passage is primarily on the E and A strings so the upper arm should be released and close to the body - approximately a #seaweedpackaging distance away! ~swipe left~ 2) For passages primarily on the A and D strings, I use a #ricecracker package! #perpetualmotion from #suzukimethodviolin The best part is I get a delicious snack when practice is complete! #hmartfoods @hmartofficial #cellolesson #violinpedagogy #violintechnique #stringplayer #stringpedagogy #musicpractice #hellocello #cellolove #cellofun #violinfun #violinteacher #suzukiviolinschool #violadaspalla #violoncellopiccolo (at Washington, DC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV219VYAmel/?utm_medium=tumblr

Recently discovered the long lost #vivaldi #celloconcerto LOL! I couldn’t resist trying this #violinsolo on #violoncellodaspalla ! Please enjoy “Cello Concerto” in #aminor by #antoniovivaldi ! I had no idea what this would sound like, but I think it works well on #violoncello da spalla! What do you think? You’re invited to enjoy the complete movement posted on my IGTV! #violincello #violadaspalla #violincello #viola #violinist #cellist #celloist #celloworld #cellopower #hellocello #violinfun #violinguy #creativemusicians #talentedmusician #virtuosomusician #baroquemusiclovers #beautifulmusic #videooftheweek #babycello (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUAbsxagnYn/?utm_medium=tumblr

There’s nothing like a fresh #bowrehair ! Just picked up my #violinbow and #violoncellodaspalla bow after being rehaired by master #bowmaker Josh Henry @fineviolinbows at @day_violins_workshop in #chantillyvirginia For an excellent and affordable bow re-hair in the Washington, DC area, I highly recommend Josh’s service! #dcmusician #musicianslife #violinist #cellist #cellobow #joshhenry #baroquebow #violinteacher #suzukiteacher #musicalinstrumentrepair #luthier #musicalinstruments #loveviolin #violinguy #violinistlife #violinfun #violinshop #celloplayersofinstagram #celloist #violinworld @dayviolins (at Day Violins LLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT68PiLAFtU/?utm_medium=tumblr

#custommade #cellocase for #violoncellodaspalla designed and constructed by Donald Rickert. I love the riveting work and vintage vibes! Looks like #vintageluggage with “Game of Thrones” vibes! I just received it this week and am so excited. Don also made my #violoncello da spalla! #celloist #baroquecello #stringplayer #musicianslife #musicianslifestyle #celloplayer #celloworld #hellocello #cellolove #handmadecase #customluggage #brassrivets #leatherandwood #cellistoftheworld #musicaccessories #musicalinstrument #violoncelle #виолончелист #cellofun #violinfun (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS1iCWlA3id/?utm_medium=tumblr