The famous "Little Sevcik" violin method is now available in a Kalmus Edition.Kalmus Editions are primarily reprints of Urtext Editions; reasonably priced and readily available. They are a must for students; teachers; and performers.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. The amazing power of music strikes again!By Greg S.Disclaimer: I have been friends with Andrew for a long time. We lost touch about 12 years ago and then we reconnected on Facebook in late 2009 - just months after Andrew had surfaced from his medical crisis; as I would later discover. It was business as usual discussing music; dogs; guitar; life; etc.; until I read read posts by Andrew discussing the details of the crisis. Needless to say; I had no idea that this had happened and was a bit shocked and reminded just how tenuous the thread between life and death can be.I am glad that his wife Wendy on a whim decided to see if music could get through to Andrew during the crisis. Fate had it that the piece Andrew heard on his iPod when she put the earbud in Andrews ear during the crisis had strong associations in his life; and surprisingly - or not so really! - it brought him back to this world.That being said; this book not only presents the gripping drama surrounding the crisis; it also provides a very deep background on the history of the effects of music on the brain; with Andrews experiences as a medical musician being the center of focus. It is presented in prose worthy of the late Oliver Sacks; but uniquely in Andrews voice. This book is also testament to how associations to music embedded in ones mind can be extremely powerful.My only complaint was that the book was far too short! I sincerely hope Andrew continues his exploration into the connection between the brain and music; since this is fertile ground in terms of groundbreaking research across cultural barriers.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. An amazing story of a professional musician and a near-death experience.By Peter ArgondizzaWaking the Spirit: A Musicians Journey Healing Body; Mind; and Soul is an amazing story of a professional musician who; after experiencing a near-death experience; literally returns to life and playing music by the healing power of music. Moved by this transformative experience; the author tells how he; was compelled to return later to ICU to heal others through performing live music at patients bedsides. Supported by scientific information from experts in neuroscience medicine and references to recent research in the field of music and medicine; these deeply personal and compelling anecdotal stories will prove to be an inspiration to musicians and health care professionals alike. I highly recommend this touching book for the general public as well as performing musicians who believe in the magic of "live" music and health care professionals who may consider the inclusion of "musical prescriptions" as part of a therapeutic plan for both palliative care and healing.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Journey Well Worth FollowingBy CaroleWaking the Spirit is simply wonderful! Itrsquo;s the perfect antidote to todayrsquo;s depressing political scene; is full of hope; and inspirational. Andrew Schulman is a professional guitarist who finds himself in an induced coma in the SICU at Beth Israel Hospital in New York; the most desperately ill patient in the unit. As each hour elapses; he worsens and is given almost no chance of survivalhellip;..until his wife reaches into her handbag and finds his iPod programmed with his favorite music; beginning with Bachrsquo;s St. Matthewrsquo;s Passion; his most treasured favorite. From the moment the ear buds relay Bachrsquo;s music to him; his condition begins to improve. He....and the medical staff in the SICU....credit music with saving his life and to give thanks; Andrew returns to the unit at Beth Israel to become a medical musician and to play for both patients and staff 3 days a week. In Waking the Spirit he recounts his experiences there and the life changing effect it has had upon him; helping his healing continue to this day. In the bookrsquo;s afterward; Dr. Marvin A. McMillen continues with his own personal story; reinforcing Andrewrsquo;s account. There was a time when music was considered unorthodox medicine; but that is changing; as Schulman; McMillan and the other doctors who comment illustrate. Andrewrsquo;s story was the subject of a PBS feature which you might want to watch via youTube. The highest of recommendations.