PinnedRebecca RaneyPopular 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…2 min read·May 2, 2021--2--2
Rebecca RaneyinRock 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…2 min read·Mar 18, 2022--1--1
Rebecca RaneyinRock n’ HeavyMy Month with Mozart: A Respite from DisasterJanuary was awful.4 min read·Feb 10, 2022--2--2
Rebecca RaneyTake That, Tchaikovsky: I Can Play AgainLast year, I tried to play the Nutcracker and failed. This year, I did it.3 min read·Dec 22, 2021----
Rebecca RaneyThe Audition Coach: How to WinIt’s fall in California, and the cool weather reminds me of one thing:2 min read·Oct 30, 2021--1--1
Rebecca RaneySo You Want to Write? Better Check Your Sound and LightingIn a World with Too Much Text, the Written Word Needs a Boost3 min read·Aug 18, 2021----
Rebecca RaneyThe Reckless Violinist: Performance Diary №2Brain science, a cardiac workup, and how the violin is ripping me apart. Literally.7 min read·Aug 4, 2021----
Rebecca RaneyFighting the Oppression of the ViolinA Progress Report from the Reckless Violinist3 min read·Jul 21, 2021--1--1
Rebecca RaneyinRock n’ HeavyThe Raw Joy of Revising TchaikovskyA Parable about Power and Transformation6 min read·Jul 7, 2021--1--1