April K.C. Strings Community Newsletter: Incredible New Video New Feature in Magazine Tips and Local Concerts!

by Anton Krutz
Letting the Strings Sing!
     We are honored to be featured in the Spring 2019 issue of Kansas Magazine! Read about the history of K.C. Strings and how Master Luthier, Co-Founder, and CEO Anton Krutz's passion for making string instruments was divinely developed through the uniqueness of his upbringing and family history. In this same issue, our shop manager Sonja Richardson offers advice to beginning players:
Advice to Beginners

1. FIND THE RIGHT TEACHER
"There are a lot of good online resources, but someone who is hands-on and can address your needs immediately is the best thing you can have."

2. SELECT THE PROPER INSTRUMENT
"We get a lot of people who get frustrated because they have an instrument that is not set up right. Then they switch to an instrument that is set up right and it helps them out a lot."
3. FORGET AGE
"It's never too late to learn."
 
To view and read the whole article, please click here!
Advice from the Professionals
Common Ways to Address Upper Back Pain Before Buying a New Shoulder Rest and Chin Rest
   One of the most common areas of discomfort in violists is the upper back. While this can be caused for a variety of reasons, a fair percentage of players (especially those with very large violas) will compensate for the size of the instrument by bringing their shoulders forward in an attempt to reach around the instrument. This causes a lengthening and fatiguing of the upper back muscles, further contributing to poor posture by eventually weakening the back muscles and allowing the chest and anterior shoulder muscle to shorten and starting a vicious cycle, along with causing other issues that will be discussed later...
To read the full blog, please click here!
Upcoming Local Concerts
Midwest Chamber Ensemble
What: Warm-Hearted Chamber Music
When: Saturday, April 6, at 3:00 PM
(Second Concert: Sunday, April 7, at 7:30 PM)
Where: Community Christian Church
(Second Concert: Lutheran Church of the Resurrection)
Click here for more information and for tickets
Kansas City Symphony
What: La Valse with Copland’s Appalachian Spring
When: April 12 - 14
Where: Helzberg Hall
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Overland Park Orchestra
What: Spring Concert
When: Saturday, April 13, at 3:00 PM
Where: Atonement Lutheran Church
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Northland Symphony Orchestra
What: Visions of America
When: Sunday, April 14, at 3:00 PM
Where: Staley High School
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Saint Joseph Symphony
What: Fly Me to the Moon
When: Saturday, April 27, at 7:30 PM
Where: Historic Missouri Theater
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Kansas City Symphony (Family Series)
What:  CLOUDY with a CHANCE of MUSIC
When: Sunday, April 28, at 2:00 PM
Where: Helzberg Hall
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Olathe Orchestra
What: “Celestial Selections”
When: Sunday, April 28, at 3:00 PM
Where: Grace United Methodist Church
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To submit a local concert for next month, please email: lillian@kcstrings.com

 

The Sound of KRUTZ
KRUTZ Strings was honored to be featured in the Sounds of the Soul art documentary on KCPT. Enjoy this well done and beautifully filmed short clip.
(Filmed also in the K.C. Strings Merriam shop.)

Thank YOU for being a part of our community!

Anton Krutz  
Master Luthier, K.C. Strings
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