Stretta Journal

Discover music with the Stretta Journal – we hope you enjoy reading and browsing!

Learning to play the viola – 20 Questions with Marion Leleu

Marion Leleu loves the sound of the viola. In the musical questionnaire, she helps you to find the right instrument and discover the soul of the viola.

Learning to play the drums - 20 questions for Franco Hänle

Franco Hänle reveals how he inspires new music students and gives tips on which instrument suits you best - for the perfect start to making music!

Learning to play the Bassoon – 20 Questions for Anselma Veit

Anselma Veit raves about the warm sound of the bassoon - she reveals why it's worth discovering this profound instrument for yourself in the musical questionnaire.

Learning to play the Recorder – 20 Questions for Vera Petry

Vera Petry raves about the warm sound of the recorder and the direct playing feel - find out why the instrument is a great choice!

Learning to Play the Tuba – 20 Questions for Rupert Gratz

The tuba is a cult instrument: Rupert Gratz shows why children are fascinated by its sound and size - perfect for anyone looking for a new instrument!

Learning to play the double bass - 20 Questions for Karoline Hoefler

Double bassist Karoline Höfler is fascinated by the sound of the double bass. In the questionnaire, she explains why this instrument is so special.

Learning to Play the Accordion – 20 Questions for Nadine Soppa

Accordion requires good body awareness, as you play and ‘breathe’ with your whole body. Nadine Soppa gives tips on choosing an instrument.

Learning to play the guitar – 20 questions for Adrian Hommel

The learning curve for the guitar is steep and motivating. Adrian Hommel answers our questionnaire to help you choose this instrument.

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.

Learning to play the saxophone – 20 Questions with Daniel Steigleder

The saxophone is often used as a melody instrument because its sound comes close to the human voice. Daniel Steigleder answers our questionnaire.

Learning to sing – 20 questions for Sven Fürst

Experiencing the human voice in its full expressive power makes you grateful and happy! Opera singer Sven Fürst answers our questionnaire for aspiring singers.

Learning to play the piano – 20 Questions with Christiane Dehmer

The piano is versatile - ideal solo and in a duo, ensemble or band. Pianist Christiane Dehmer answers our questionnaire for your choice of instrument.

Learning to play the violin – 20 Questions with Aloisia Dauer

The violin can produce many tonal colours: funny, sad, majestic or seductive. Violinist Aloisia Dauer answers our questionnaire for your choice of instrument.

Learning to play the Trumpet – 20 Questions for Kristin Thielemann

The trumpet helps you discover openness and straightforwardness. Trumpeter Kristin Thielemann answers our questionnaire for your choice of instrument.

Learning to play the Clarinet – 20 questions for Flavia Feudi

The clarinet has the widest range of all woodwind instruments and plays softly to very loudly. Clarinettist Flavia Feudi answers our questionnaire for your choice of instrument.

Learning to play the flute – 20 Questions with Sophie-Therese Loeser

The flute doesn't just inspire with classics like “Peter and the Wolf”. Flutist Sophie-Therese Löser answers our questionnaire on the choice of instrument.

Learning to play the oboe– 20 Questions with Cornelia Riethmüller

Would you like to learn the oboe but still have a few unanswered questions? Cornelia Riethmüller will give you the answers!