Viennese Waltz
English violinist Chloë Hanslip may be walking in Mozart’s footsteps but she has her feet on the ground By Inge Kjemtrup

Finding Your Voice
Get jazzed about learning a new alternative style By James Reel

Wish You Were Here
Four questions to ask before locating the perfect summer string camp By Donna Shryer

Bows on a Budget
Student? Just living frugally? Here are some tips on finding a good, affordable violin bow within your means By Erin Shrader

DEPARTMENTS

Games
Pop Quiz Test your vast reservoir of knowledge about the string world

What's Up!
What's Up. Jonathan Russell's jazz jubilee; Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia save a tree; Todd Kramer wins a master class; and more

My Turn
Sacrificing for Success There’s always room for C-E-L-L-O

Performance Tips
Start training for your next fiddle contest with these hot tips By John Boulware

Body and Mind
Balancing Act Perfect posture is a whole lot more than sitting up straight—string players need to find harmony with body and mind By James Reel

Behind the Music
Seeing Is Believing Here’s the real story on ‘Peter and the Wolf’ By Graham Pellettieri

Music to Play
'Time is Running Out' Music by Muse By Daphne Chen

Sound Advice
Case-by-Case Basis A few pointers on selecting a new instrument case By Erin Shrader

Plugged In
Technique Electrique Moving beyond playing really loud By Gregory Walker

Mixed Media
Mixed Media. Valeriy Sokolov: Natural Born Fiddler on DVD; NY Phil ringtones; Bowed Radio; Nuttin' But Strinz CD

Wicked Cool Stuff
Wicked Cool Stuff iPod Recorder; Carbon-Reinforced Bow; and Hot Hand

Sage Advice
Spread Your Wings Joshua Bell with 3 Tips on Making the Most of Your String Education