The Violin Channel: Cellist Laurence Lesser on Warming Up Before a Lesson or Performance

Laurence Lesser answers: “What is the best way to warm up before a lesson or a performance?”

“I think warming up before a lesson and before a concert are two quite different things. Let me answer you in that order!

“When you come to a lesson, not only should you have practiced what you are bringing, but you should have assessed where you need more input to help you toward your goal. Of course you want to play in a way that will satisfy your teacher. But often the most interesting product of the encounter will be achieved by coming with questions and frank expression of difficulties...”