250+ FREE Online Violin Lessons

Learn to play the violin beautifully with classical violinist and online violin teacher Zlata Brouwer!

Professional bowing technique and tone creation on the violin are learnable skills. My passion is to teach YOU exactly how, step by step.

Zlata Brouwer

Online violin teacher specialized in bowing and tone, Violin Lounge

Why I Bought a $ 8.000 Violin Bow

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Sep 22, 2018 | Product Review

…and why you should have a good bow too! With a good bow you get the optimal sound from your violin and you develop your bowing technique

How to Express yourself in Music with Emily Williams | Violin Lounge TV #282

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Sep 13, 2018 | Interview with Violinists

Develop your musicality and play the music you love beautifully
Expressing your emotions through the violin is a learnable skill
Interview with Emily Williams, author of the 5 book series ‘Musicality for strings’:

the Swan by Saint-Saëns (viola and piano)

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Sep 5, 2018 | Performance

le Cygne (the Swan) from ‘le Carnaval des Animaux’ by Camille Saint-Saëns performed by Zlata Brouwer (viola) and Mariusz Kustra (piano)

Go here for the accompaniment track and the sheet music download:

5 Ways to get a Good Tone and Sound from the Violin | Violin Lounge TV #281

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Aug 30, 2018 | Beautiful Tone, Bowing Technique

A good tone production makes it possible to make beautiful music!
In this video I give you 5 tips to improve the sound you make on the violin:

Salut d’Amour by Edward Elgar (violin and piano)

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Aug 22, 2018 | Performance

Performance video of Salut d’Amour (Liebesgruss) op 12 by Edward Elgar. To play this yourself, get the piano accompaniment and download the sheet music.

3 Violin Practice Tips to Save Time and get Faster Progress | Violin Lounge TV #280

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Aug 15, 2018 | Start to Play

Practicing for many hours can be useless or even counterproductive when you’re doing it wrong.
In this video I share 3 tips to get faster progress in practicing on the violin and save time:

Largo (Ombra mai fu) from Xerxes by Händel (violin and organ)

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jul 26, 2018 | Performance

Largo (ombra mai fu), opening aria from the opera Xerxes (Serse) by George Frederic Händel (1738): violin and organ performance video and free sheet music!

New Online Violin Lessons in Bow like a Pro

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jul 18, 2018 | Beautiful Tone, Bowing Technique

Do you want to learn ALL about bowing technique and creating a beautiful tone on the violin? Check out the latest additions to my online course ‘Bow like a Pro’!

How to Cross Strings on the Violin with the Same Finger | Violin Lounge TV #279

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jul 11, 2018 | Play in Tune

How to fluently change strings with the same finger on one string to the other string?
For example to go from a third finger on the D string to a third finger on the A string
In this video I explain how you can move your finger from one string to the other without lifting it:

Gewa Air 1.7 Violin Case Review | Violin Lounge TV #278

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jun 13, 2018 | Product Review

Are you looking for a compact and light violin case that looks good and protects your instrument very well? In this video I review the Gewa Air 1.7 case.

Master Tone Creation on the Violin in less than 5 Minutes | Violin Lounge TV #277

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jun 6, 2018 | Beautiful Tone, Bowing Technique

When you balance weight, speed and contact point you can get the optimal sound from your violin. Tone production on the violin is not some kind of magic or talent: it’s playing with proportions. You can get the best sound possible out of your violin and it’s set up!

Sign up for ‘5 Secrets to a Professional Sound’

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jun 1, 2018 | Beautiful Tone, Bowing Technique

Free online violin lesson in which I teach you how to improve your bowing technique and reach a professional level tone production. Get instant access!

Sicilienne op 78 by Fauré (violin and piano)

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | May 30, 2018 | Performance

Violinist Zlata Brouwer plays the Sicilienne opus 78 by Gabriel Fauré Click here for the piano accompaniment, so you can play along!

[Video] 5 Tips for a clean articulation on the violin | Violin Lounge TV #276

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | May 23, 2018 | Play in Tune

Does your violin playing sometimes sound sloppy? By playing with your fingertips instead of your arms, you can create a clean sound with clear articulation on your violin. I'll explain the left hand as well as the right hand technique in this video: 1) Strong left...

St Anthony’s Chorale by Haydn – Video Exchange with Anne

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | May 16, 2018 | Performance

Anne was so kind and courageous to send in her video where she plays the St Anthony’s Chorale by Haydn

For all of you to benefit we do a video exchange lesson in which I give her specific tips to improve her performance of this piece

DVD Review: The Secrets of Tone Production by Simon Fischer | Violin Lounge TV #274

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | May 9, 2018 | Beautiful Tone, Product Review

Review of the DVD box created by Simon Fischer about making a beautiful sound on your violin by playing with proportions. Improve your bowing technique by balancing weight, speed and contact point.

How to Play the Beauty and the Beast Theme | Violin Lounge TV #273

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | May 2, 2018 | Performance

In this video I help Violin Lounge viewer Westley in a video exchange lesson about the Beauty and the Beast Theme. This violin lesson is about playing in tune, bowing technique and dynamics.

Bow Control & Tone Creation (Simon interviews Zlata)

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Apr 18, 2018 | Beautiful Tone, Bowing Technique, Interview with Violinists

Simon Streuff interviews me about bowing technique and tone production
It matters more HOW you play than WHAT you play
Violin players are so focussed on hitting the right notes in the right rhythm, while what really matters is the sound you create, the emotions you express and the story you tell

How to Play the Violin Comfortably without Pain with Jennifer Roig-Francoli

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Apr 11, 2018 | Interview with Violinists, Play Comfortably

85% of violinists experience pain while playing the violin!
Expressing your emotions through music, fluent bowing, fast playing, playing in tune and inspiring performances are NOT possible when you are tensed up.
Jennifer Roig-Francoli is an inspiring violinist and Alexander technique teacher with a big heart and a lot of love for music. She teaches violinists to play with ease, so they can make beautiful music.