Pearl de la Motte is a violist at Juilliard in New York City.
(00:00) Arrival Story & Juilliard Backstory
(01:40) Mom’s Method: Start at Two
(03:05) Family of 11; Music at Home
(04:30) Forced Practice → Hiding in Weeds
(06:05) Switch to Viola for Family Quartet
(07:20) Viola’s Role & Sound
(09:00) First Competition Win at 13
(10:35) Juilliard as Goal; Mentors and Push
(12:30) Practice Philosophy & Golden Gate Park Sessions
(14:45) Falling in Love with the Work
(17:10) Applications & Pre-Screening Details
(20:05) The 10-Minute Audition & Faith
(22:40) Acceptance Day & Covner Fellowship
(25:30) Career Map: Chamber, Teaching, Not Orchestra
(28:10) Baroque/Historic Performance Spark
(31:05) Growth in NYC: Skills & Social Confidence
(33:20) Performance Mindset & Social Media Ambivalence
(36:10) NYC Impressions & Success = Healing Through Music
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