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Viola Faculty Member Kim Kashkashian Leads Digital Master Class Series Through The Violin Channel

August 6, 2024

Kim Kashkashian

Kim Kashkashian

This summer, NEC viola faculty member, Grammy Award winner, and Founder of Music for Food Kim Kashkashian has led a digital educational series through The Violin Channel. In the weekly video series “Insights with Kim Kashkashian,” the celebrated violist and music educator delves into all aspects of playing, from vibrato, articulating the left hand, and crossing strings to interpretation and time management. Watch each episode of the series below and stay tuned for new episodes on Tuesdays throughout the summer.

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Episode 7

Episode 8

Episode 9

Episode 10

Episode 11

Episode 12

Episode 13

Episode 14

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