Stand Partners for Life

The secrets of the symphony: a classical music podcast from two violinists who live together, work together, and play together

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015: We all need an audition helping hand

Posted July 22, 2018

We were pretty good back in the day, but even so we weren’t winning auditions on our own. Here are those moments when we got a helping hand! And here’s...

014: The very first steps in audition preparation

Posted July 8, 2018

As soon as we see a job listing online or in the International Musician, our wheels start turning. Which way do they turn? What are the first steps...

013: Violin fitness – staying healthy or playing hurt

Posted June 9, 201800:48:19

As Kramer says in Seinfeld’s “The Wig Master” episode, “I don’t argue with the body, Jerry. It’s an argument you can’t win.” Sooner...

012: Hugh Fink, playing Carnegie and writing for SNL

Posted May 31, 201800:45:38

Some people were just born to do what they do, and Hugh Fink was born to be funny. Or was he born to play the violin? Because even though comedy has...