About the Episode:

What makes an amazing chamber rehearsal? How do musicians communicate their musical ideas? How do teenagers practice productively and manage their time?

In this episode, violinist Eidee Tan speaks about her beginnings with the violin, her exciting chamber music journey, tips on how to have an effective performance, a strong mindset for managing time, and much more. Listen to Eidee combine her music training with insights from professional mentors and psychology knowledge!

About the Artist:

Eidee is a Seattle-based student violinist, chamber musician, and ensemble leader who began her violin studies during the Covid-19 pandemic and quickly discovered a passion for connecting with others through music. She has been a member of the Seattle Chamber Music Society Youth Academy for the past three years, performing in winter and summer festival pre-concert recitals and presenting full chamber music programs in Tacoma and other regional venues.She serves as concertmaster and section leader in school and community orchestras, including Newport High School and Seattle Youth Symphony, and is actively involved in coaching and mentoring younger musicians. Eidee currently studies with Professor Ronald Patterson, a former student of Jascha Heifetz, and Simon James of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Intro/outro music: Kodály Serenade, Op.12 , performed by Eidee Tan, Caileen Wan, and Zachery Pun