20 Questions

20 Questions

Would you like to learn an instrument? Does your child want music lessons? Then you are faced with a mountain of questions. Which instrument is best for me? What will it cost? How do I find a good teacher? Do I need to learn to read sheet music?

We want to help you to make the right decisions. We have asked experts and experienced music teachers the most frequently asked questions about learning an instrument. The series Learning an Instrument - 20 Questions in the Stretta Journal is dedicated to every instrument, leaves no question unanswered, and aims to help you on your way to successful music-making!

Learning to play the drums - 20 questions for Franco Hänle

Learning to play the drums - 20 questions for Franco Hänle

"It is always a pleasure to witness the sense of amazement on the faces of new music students as they step into the classroom and become wide-eyed, unable to shake off their amazement, upon learning that all of the instruments in the large room can eventually be played by them." In order to assist with the decision-making process for selecting a new instrument, we have asked percussionist and conductor Franco Hänle to answer our musical questionnaire.

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Learning to play the Bassoon – 20 Questions for Anselma Veit

Learning to play the Bassoon – 20 Questions for Anselma Veit

“I think the bassoon gives the music a nice depth - literally and figuratively. Precisely because the tone is so wonderfully warm and velvety. No matter what formation.“ Bassoon player Anselma Veit anwsers our musical questionnaire in the hopes of making the choice for a new instrument a bit easier.

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Learning to play the Recorder – 20 Questions for Vera Petry

Learning to play the Recorder – 20 Questions for Vera Petry

“What fascinates me about the recorder is the warm, soft sound and the natural playing style: the direct contact of the fingers to the wood and the wonderful feeling, similar to singing, of bringing the instrument to life with your own breath.” Recorder player Vera Petry anwsers our musical questionnaire in the hopes of making the choice for a new instrument a bit easier.

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Learning to Play the Accordion – 20 Questions for Nadine Soppa

Learning to Play the Accordion – 20 Questions for Nadine Soppa

“The accordion is a very physical instrument, so a good awareness of your body gives you a clear advantage. You have to play with your whole body and "breathe" with the instrument.” Accordion player Nadine Soppa anwsers our musical questionaire in order to make deciding which instrument you would like to play a bit easier.

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Learning to play the guitar – 20 questions for Adrian Hommel

Learning to play the guitar – 20 questions for Adrian Hommel

"The learning curve for guitar is extremely steep and therefore usually very motivating." Guitarist Adrian Hommel answers our musical questionnaire to make it easier for you to decide on a new instrument.

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Learning to play the Cello - 20 Questions for Liana Pereira

Learning to play the Cello - 20 Questions for Liana Pereira

"I am particularly moved by the Cello Concerto by Edward Elgar." Cellist Liana Pereira has completed our musical questionnaire to aid you in selecting a new instrument.

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Learning to sing – 20 questions for Sven Fürst

Learning to sing – 20 questions for Sven Fürst

"To experience what the human voice is capable of in terms of expression and art makes you very grateful, happy and humble!" Opera and concert singer Sven Fürst answers our musical questionnaire to help you make the decision to learn to sing.

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Learning to play the Trumpet – 20 Questions for Kristin Thielemann

Learning to play the Trumpet – 20 Questions for Kristin Thielemann

"I think the trumpet helps people discover something very valuable: openness and straightforwardness." Trumpeter Kristin Thielemann answers our musical questionnaire to help you decide on a new instrument.

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Learning to play the Clarinet – 20 questions for Flavia Feudi

Learning to play the Clarinet – 20 questions for Flavia Feudi

"The clarinet has the widest range of all woodwind instruments and can produce very soft but also very loud sounds in different registers." "To assist you in choosing a new instrument, clarinetist Flavia Feudi has provided responses to our musical questionnaire.

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