PinnedPopular Essays from The Reckless ViolinistHi! I’m Rebecca, and I live near Los Angeles. For most of my life, I’ve been a reporter. I’ve written for some of the top publications in…May 2, 20212May 2, 20212
Published inRock n’ HeavyFrom Zero to Mozart in 12 Months: The 3 Keys to SuccessDuring the last few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on how I learned to play the violin again. After walking away from the instrument 25 years…Mar 18, 20221Mar 18, 20221
Published inRock n’ HeavyMy Month with Mozart: A Respite from DisasterJanuary was awful.Feb 10, 20222Feb 10, 20222
Take That, Tchaikovsky: I Can Play AgainLast year, I tried to play the Nutcracker and failed. This year, I did it.Dec 22, 2021Dec 22, 2021
The Audition Coach: How to WinIt’s fall in California, and the cool weather reminds me of one thing:Oct 30, 20211Oct 30, 20211
So You Want to Write? Better Check Your Sound and LightingIn a World with Too Much Text, the Written Word Needs a BoostAug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2021
The Reckless Violinist: Performance Diary №2Brain science, a cardiac workup, and how the violin is ripping me apart. Literally.Aug 4, 2021Aug 4, 2021
Fighting the Oppression of the ViolinA Progress Report from the Reckless ViolinistJul 21, 20211Jul 21, 20211
Published inRock n’ HeavyThe Raw Joy of Revising TchaikovskyA Parable about Power and TransformationJul 7, 20211Jul 7, 20211