Splitting Hairs

15 - In this episode Sarah and Annabel chat about repertoire and when musicians (or rather students) should learn it and in what order. When should we be learning this rep? When should we relearn it (should we?!), or should we just move on from it? - take a listen.

In this episode Sarah and Annabel reminisce about those magical performance moments, they come up rarely, but when they do, they're memorable. Take a listen.

In this episode Sarah and Annabel reminisce about those magical performance moments, they come up rarely, but when they do, they're memorable. Take a listen.

EPISODE 13- In this episode Sarah and Annabel talk all things technology. From early developments of shoulder rests and chin rests, to concerts halls, recording technology and even electric and amplified instruments. Take a listen.

EPISODE 12 -  In this episode Sarah and Annabel talk about what seems to be inevitable for musicians. Injury

EPISODE 10 -  In this episode Sarah and Annabel discuss the rep they love to hate...Dvorak 9? Bach G major prelude? What else? Why do we as musicians have these reactions to such popular pieces? Take a listen..

EPISODE 11 -  In this episode Sarah and Annabel discuss the reality of the audition process in the professional orchestral world. Is it as simple as playing in tune and playing in time? Take a listen. 

EPISODE 10 -  In this episode Sarah and Annabel discuss the rep they love to hate...Dvorak 9? Bach G major prelude? What else? Why do we as musicians have these reactions to such popular pieces? Take a listen...

In this episode Annabel and Sarah discuss what else you could spend $10,000,000 on (instead of one old Italian instrument) however, in true Splitting Hairs form, that didn't last long and they ended up discussing the relative non-development of stringed instruments compared with other instrument families.

In this episode, Sarah and Annabel talk about the metronome and how it has destroyed music. Think that's a bold statement? Watch and find out more.

In this weeks episode Sarah and Annabel mull over Schumann's Advice to Young Musicians....70 points! Were they relevant in Schumann's time? Are they relevant now?Take a listen and find out..

EPISODE 03. This weeks episode is audio only, as restrictions in place pushed Sarah and Annabel to record remotely for the time being. The discussion centered around the question of "Are classical musicians creative?". Take a listen!

EPISODE 08. reveals the sinister practice of some string teachers taking secret (and illegal) commissions and kick-backs for instruments they push on their students. Sarah and Annabel break down the unfortunate reasons this persists in the Australian music community. 

EPISODE 05.  "You're musicians...but what do you REALLY do for a living?". In this week's episode Sarah and Annabel unpack the misconceptions surrounding a career in music and what it means to make a living from it (which is actually possible!). They further discuss the misguided belief that "exposure" will pay the bills...

Have you ever wondered if everything you've heard about the classical world is true? Join teacher-student/friends/co-hosts Sarah Curro & Annabel Plahuta in their reveal-all discussions. *** EPISODE 05 "You're musicians...but what do you REALLY do for a living?". In this week's episode Sarah and Annabel unpack the misconceptions surrounding a career in music and what it means to make a living from it (which is actually possible!). They further discuss the misguided belief that "exposure" will pay the bills... Take a listen, and tell us your thoughts below. *** Links http://revolva.net/2014/11/13/an-open-letter-to-oprah/ http://www.citypages.com/music/six-reasons-musicians-dont-deserve-to-get-paid-6617842 *** Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SplittingHairsPodcast Instagram @splittinghairs_ Twitter @splittinghairs_ Email splittinghairspodcast@gmail.com Enjoy!

EPISODE 06.  In this episode Annabel shares HER grievances over how modern day students are attempting to practice. They're getting it ALL WRONG! Are they? 

EPISODE 06 In this episode Annabel shares HER grievances over how modern day students are attempting to practice. They're getting it ALL WRONG! Are they? 

EPISODE 07 is all about the dilemma which is... do we approach old music with our current musical styles and our personalities at the helm (20th Century old-school) OR do we try and replicate the whims and tastes (and equipment) of the past (17th, 18th and 19th Century old-old-old school) ? It's a tough one...

EPISODE 07 is all about the dilemma which is... do we approach old music with our current musical styles and our personalities at the helm (20th Century old-school) OR do we try and replicate the whims and tastes (and equipment) of the past (17th, 18th and 19th Century old-old-old school) ? It's a tough one...