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.

14 - PART 1 - Those Magical Performance Moments

Dec 9th, 2020 30m 22s

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.

15 - Repertoire: when to learn it, relearn it or leave it.

Dec 9th, 2020 32m 37s

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

13 - Classical Music & Technology. Frenemies?

Nov 13th, 2020 42m 57s

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.

12 - Your Body Is Your Instrument

Oct 28th, 2020 39m 18s

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

10 - Classical Repertoire We Love To Hate

Oct 23rd, 2020 28m 37s

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..

11 - The Reality Of Auditions

Oct 23rd, 2020 41m 57s

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.

09 - Overture, Concerto, Symphony. Repeat!

Oct 19th, 2020 24m 22s

05 - So What Do You REALLY Do For A Living?

Sep 24th, 2020 42m 21s

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!).

08 - Teachers and Secret Commissions

Sep 24th, 2020 40m 52s

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 Aust

06 - Students! You're Practicing All Wrong!

Sep 24th, 2020 53m 50s

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?

07 - The Anne-Sophie Phenomenon

Sep 24th, 2020 40m 47s

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 (17

04 - Schumann the OG Splitting Hairs Youtuber

Sep 24th, 2020 1h 8m

EPISODE 04. 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..

03 - Are Classical Musicians Creative?

Sep 24th, 2020 48m 39s

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!

02 - The Metronome and How It Has DESTROYED Music

Sep 24th, 2020 29m 26s

EPISODE 02. 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.

01 - The Non- Development of The Violin

Sep 24th, 2020 53m 23s

EPISODE 01. 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-de

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