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Performance tips

Chad Goodman's 7 tips for a less stressful audition day

Chad Goodman's 7 tips for a less stressful audition day

Conductor Chad Goodman offers advice for a less stressful audition day Read more

Published: 4th March, 2021

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Video: Staying Motivated During Lockdown

Video: Staying Motivated During Lockdown

As part of YCAT's 21cMusician event New Horizons: navigating a changed musical landscape in January 2021, flautist Anna Wolstenholme shared her experiences of what it means to be a professional musician right now. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2021

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Guest blog: Olivia Jageurs on breaking down barriers with Harpy Hour

Guest blog: Olivia Jageurs on breaking down barriers with Harpy Hour

Olivia Jageurs introduces her lockdown initiative, 'Harpy Hour'. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Ema Nikolovska explains Chausson's 'Chanson perpétuelle'

Ema Nikolovska explains Chausson's 'Chanson perpétuelle'

Mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska explains her song learning process and the importance of establishing a relationship with the text through Chausson's 'Chanson perpétuelle'. Read more

Published: 5th September, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Barbara Revesz

Scale practice in quarantine

Scale practice in quarantine

YCAT violinist Mayumi Kanagawa shared her warm up routine in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic Read more

Published: 13th July, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Bassoonist Amy Harman's top tips for memorising music

Bassoonist Amy Harman's top tips for memorising music

Bassoonist Amy Harman's top tips for memorising music Read more

Published: 13th July, 2020

Updated: 23rd March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Pianist Alexander Ullman's 5 top tips for memorising music

Pianist Alexander Ullman's 5 top tips for memorising music

Pianist Alexander Ullman's top tips for memorising music Read more

Published: 8th July, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Olivia Jageurs's 5 top tips on using Zoom to perform music

Olivia Jageurs's 5 top tips on using Zoom to perform music

Trying to do live performances from home? Here are the tips you need to do it! Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

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    Geneva Lewis joins Victoria Rowsell Artist Management

    We are delighted to announce that violinist Geneva Lewis has joined Victoria Rowsell Artist Management for European representation.

  • 21c Musician: The June Edition

    21c Musician: The June Edition

    All of June's resources and events to help you develop your career as an emerging musician

  • Guest Blog: Yshani Perinpanayagam's Top Tips to Attract your Dream Collaborator

    Guest Blog: Yshani Perinpanayagam's Top Tips to Attract your Dream Collaborator

    Read pianist Yshani Perinpanayagam's top tips to attract your dream collaborator. Learn what you need to do to meet interesting people and make music with them.

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    Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux

    Charlotte was a prize-winner at the 2021 YCAT International Auditions, in partnership with Concert Artists Guild (New York). In 2022, Champs Hill Records release her debut album of solo violin music.

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    Founded in 1984, the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) supports the early careers of musicians so they can go on to move generations of audiences around the world with their talent.

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