November 18, 2016 rob knopper 4 steps to build a smooth buzz roll November 18, 2016 rob knopper (video) how to break down a buzz roll into its simplest elements and build it back into a smooth trill.
November 12, 2016 rob knopper will playing a few ‘test’ notes at an audition get you cut? November 12, 2016 rob knopper whatever you do, the committee's listening. :-O
November 5, 2016 rob knopper how to develop the perfect snare drum grip. November 5, 2016 rob knopper 3 steps to creating the 'you' school of snare drum.
October 31, 2016 rob knopper if hillary and bernie faced off in an orchestra audition, who would win? October 31, 2016 rob knopper auditioning is the same as an election, sort of. so, in a hypothetical world where hillary and bernie are both auditioning for an orchestra, who wins the job?
October 12, 2016 rob knopper how to pay for your next audition October 12, 2016 rob knopper freelancing is a great way to do it, and my buddy seth knows a systematic way to get gigs.
September 19, 2016 rob knopper how to choose mallets for audition excerpts September 19, 2016 rob knopper including what mallets i use on porgy, sorcerer's apprentice, and salome.
July 4, 2016 rob knopper 6 things to practice before you get the list July 4, 2016 rob knopper the list isn’t out yet. what should i do?
June 25, 2016 rob knopper what my practice journal looks like June 25, 2016 rob knopper i’ve been collecting all my lesson and practice notes into one system forever. here’s what it looks like.
June 18, 2016 rob knopper 5 simple ways to retain your work in the practice room June 18, 2016 rob knopper it’s like hitting command-save after each practice session.
June 12, 2016 rob knopper your preparation for auditions is cumulative June 12, 2016 rob knopper and other insights into how jeremy epp, principal timpanist of the detroit symphony, prepared for his auditions
June 5, 2016 rob knopper how shenghua hu won 2 MET auditions in 2 years June 5, 2016 rob knopper he must be doing something right.
May 29, 2016 rob knopper will i get cut if i miss notes? May 29, 2016 rob knopper and how many can i get away with before it’s too late?
May 23, 2016 rob knopper how an audition is won May 23, 2016 rob knopper two super important ways to stand out among a competitive field of players
May 15, 2016 rob knopper the humanity of audition jurors May 15, 2016 rob knopper how audition jurors listen to and vote during orchestra auditions
April 16, 2016 rob knopper last minute audition? no sweat. April 16, 2016 rob knopper a 4-step guide on preparing for an audition on short notice.
April 14, 2016 rob knopper top 6 reasons you *actually* got cut (even if you practiced enough) April 14, 2016 rob knopper you didn't get cut because the committee "was looking for a machine."
April 4, 2016 rob knopper an exercise that forces you to phrase things better April 4, 2016 rob knopper it's called the 'peaks and valley's exercise, and it's awesome.
March 27, 2016 rob knopper hey, i'm hiring! March 27, 2016 rob knopper come work for me if you're smart, organized, and not afraid of technology. oh, and you can work from anywhere.
March 14, 2016 rob knopper what’s really important when you’re choosing a music school March 14, 2016 rob knopper the 4 considerations that’ll make or break your college decision (and the rest of your life)
February 28, 2016 rob knopper what i found out on my first day in the MET orchestra February 28, 2016 rob knopper the biggest adjustment i encountered going from student to professional.