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ORI KAM

VIOLA

photo: Yanai Yechiel​

Ori Kam Portrait by Yanai Yechiel

TEACHING

Ori Kam to join faculty of Rice University's
Shepherd School of Music

I am thrilled to announce that beginning in the fall of 2027, I will be joining the faculty of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University as Professor of Viola. Until then, I will continue teaching at the Kunstuniversität Graz, Austria, through July 2027. At Rice, I look forward to joining forces with my longtime friend and colleague Stephen Wyrczynski. On a personal note, it is a deep honor to be succeeding the legendary professors James Dunham and Ivo-Jan van der Werff, whose decades of teaching have shaped generations of violists. I have long admired the Shepherd School's artistic vision and approach to pedagogy, and joining its faculty feels like a natural next step in my journey as a performer and teacher. I look forward to bringing my experiences to this remarkable institution and to working with the next generation of violists there.

Read the full announcement at Rice University

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Read the full announcement at Rice University

Ori Kam - Short Viola Lessons Fingering 101: Finger Frames
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Ori Kam - Short Viola Lessons Fingering 101: Finger Frames
How do we pick a fingering? This question has a profound effect on our playing, from comfort, to musical expression. In this series, I will introduce some concepts on how to look for and understand the impact of different fingerings.
Ori Kam - Short Viola Lessons Fingering 102: Coloring the music with fingerings
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Ori Kam - Short Viola Lessons Fingering 102: Coloring the music with fingerings
Our choice of fingering will determine which string the notes are played on. When chosen wisely, this can greatly enhance our musical expression, and add variety and narrative to the music.
Ori Kam - Short Viola Lessons Fingering 103: Where to Shift?
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Ori Kam - Short Viola Lessons Fingering 103: Where to Shift?
How do we pick a fingering This question has a profound effect on our playing, from comfort, to musical expression. In this series, I will introduce some concepts on how to look for and understand the impact of different fingerings.
Ori Kam - Short Viola Lessons Fingering 104: Stretching
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Ori Kam - Short Viola Lessons Fingering 104: Stretching
We spoke about identifying finger-frames. Stretching, is an effective way to move between finger-frames, and also to extend frames. Here are some ideas for incorporating stretching into your fingerings.

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