In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis sets out to pass on to children a wonderful gift given to him by his cello teacher - the chance to people his world with the great composers by getting to know them as friends.

• An attractive and accessible read for children

• Catch the imagination of children encountering classical music for the first time

• Packed with facts, dates, and anecdotes

• Lively black-and-white line illustrations

Explore the world of classical music with A Cellist’s Life by Colin Hampton. This memoir shares witty, candid stories about musical legends and the evolution of chamber music, from a pioneering cellist and teacher.

Key Features:

• Memoir by Colin Hampton

• Stories of great musicians

• A unique look at 20th-century music

Your guide to a bygone world of classical music and musicians.

Colin Hampton:

• Wise teacher

• musical iconoclast

• Nonpareil cellist of the illustrious Griller Quartet

• Helped redefine contemporary chamber music standards

• Founded one of America's first cello clubs 

• Inspired generations of students

This book will help you face the audience without fear, enjoy the moment and succeed.

This book shows you how to:

• Channel adrenaline into energy.

• Excel in auditions, exams, and concerts.

• Cure shakes, jitters, butterflies, and brain fog.

• Survive mistakes and hazards on stage.

• Enjoy a confident performance.

Practice theory and composition with this 32-page Split Writing and Stave Manuscript Paper. Each spread has a lined page for writing and a wide 9-lined stave page—ideal for notes and musical ideas.

Key Features:

• 32 pages, split layout

• Lined page (left), 9-lined stave (right)

• A lined writing page on the left

• A stave page on the right

• Great for learning and composing

Dr. Samuel Applebaum addresses the most frequently asked questions, ranging from basic to the most advanced.

Includes:

• The Basic Principles of String Playing

• The Science of Scale Playing

• The Study of the Positions

• Developing a Good Intonation

• Some General Principles of Fingerings

• …and many more

Teachers, students, and parents can quickly and easily record, track and share practice plans, schedules, and homework.

• Quickly and easily record, track, and share practice plans, schedules, and homework

• Each double page includes fields for various important records for Date, Practice, Technical Work, Repertoire Work, and Extra Lists.

• It also has fields for Students’ Choice, Teachers' Comments, Music to Buy, and Next Lesson requirements

Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki is the classic guide to the Suzuki Method. It explains Suzuki’s philosophy of early childhood education and shows how every child can reach their full potential. Perfect for parents and teachers supporting young learners.

Key Features:

• Suzuki Method’s cornerstone book

• The philosophy and principles of Suzuki's teaching methods

• Established for early childhood education

• Allow every person to reach the highest potential

• This book is helpful in supporting children's education

From the intrepid Bion Tsang to the dynamic Kenneth Slowik and the charming Yo-Yo Ma, these artists and many others discuss their professional and personal lives.

• A collection of interviews with this century's most gifted cellists

• Musicians reveal the facets and textures of their professional and personal lives.

• A discussion on what it's like to be a soloist, member of an ensemble, composer, mentor, musical activist, and recording artist.