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Published notes on auditions & exams for violinists who already have a basic foundation.

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Baek Kim at age 16 standing with his violin beside Dorothy DeLay

Auditions & Exams

October 13, 2026

Juilliard Pre-College Violin Audition: Requirements, Timeline and Preparation

What Juilliard Pre-College asks of violin applicants: the prescreening video, live audition repertoire by age, the application timeline, and how to prepare, from a teacher who studied there with Dorothy DeLay.

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Young violin student playing while a teacher observes her left hand

Auditions & Exams

September 24, 2026

How to Prepare for AMEB Violin Exams With Online Lessons

Preparing for an AMEB violin exam in Australia? Learn how to check the current syllabus, plan repertoire and technical work, and use online lessons effectively.

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Violin soloist performing onstage in a concert hall

Auditions & Exams

April 6, 2026

Pacing and Breath in Paganini’s 24th Caprice

The final variations of Paganini’s 24th Caprice require more than speed. This article looks at pacing, breathing and physical release across the larger structure.

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