When I first started my YouTube journey in the beginning of 2020, I didn't know what to expect from the process. I knew I had some experience making videos but I didn't know how I would keep up knowing that…
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Mar 13 2019
Is Talent Enough?
Is Talent Enough?
"Eric, you're talented. But, talent is not enough"
Those words have defined who I am and how I wanted to be portrayed for the last 8 years.
Nowadays it's important to know that playing the violin very…
Read moreJun 26 2018
Finding The Special Sauce
Finding The Special Sauce
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The picture above is EXACTLY what I'm looking forward to eating when I step off the plane. Some fresh tomatoes, basil, and pasta from the town of Piobicco. Also on the…
Read moreJun 25 2018
Practice Performing
Practice Performing
Classical musicians that I've talked to recently say that the older they get, the more difficult it is to handle their nerves on stage.
Why is that the case? Is it due to the lack…
Read moreJun 4 2018
Music Is Not JUST A Profession
Music Is Not JUST A Profession
The life of a musician can be tricky.
Any job someone takes in the music industry can be exhausting and even frustrating. That's why music is more than just a profession, it's…
Read moreMay 7 2018
What kind of musician are you?
When you walk around each corner of Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, you can't help but run into people with guitars, violins, cellos, and keyboards on their backs and under their arms. This is the exact thought that comes to my…
Read moreMar 20 2018
Brady vs. Beethoven
Brady vs Beethoven, an overview of Tom Brady's Tom vs Time and a closer look at the relationship between sports and music.
There's a certain truth when it comes to playing the violin. If you want to find success…
Read moreJan 31 2018
You vs. You
As classical musicians, we live in an age where we compare ourselves to others.
When I went to school for music, there was a competitive feeling that you couldn't escape. I was trying to prove myself to…
Read moreJan 22 2018
Be Nervous, But Don't Be Afraid
Performers and artists alike have to be fearless. But we constantly go through stages in our careers where we get nervous.
Why do we get nervous? We practice our music, we know what it needs to sound like...
…Read moreOct 15 2017
The Beauty Is In The Details
Think about the last time you went to a concert.
Did you have a good time?
If so, why was it a good time?
What was it about the venue, the musicians on stage, the people…
Read moreSep 26 2017
Play As If It's The Last Time
As a musician, I realized early on that what I do is different.
I'm thankful to have traveled the world sharing music with people and share precious memories with people who hold dear to me.
One memorable experience…
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