Violin Articles
Sit back and enjoy articles about how to play violin, how to find a good violin and bow, practice strategies and more!
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How to know if you’re ready to play Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on the violin
How hard is it REALLY to play Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on the violin? How to know if you can start practicing it?
6 Best Violin Bow Brands of 2021
Video reviews of the best violin bows to buy, their differences, how to choose a good bow and how much they cost. Improve your sound and bow technique!
How great it is to be an amateur musician
In the violin world it’s often only about child prodigies. We might forget that music is a fun social activity open for all:
You don’t need more discipline to play violin
The trick is NOT in finding discipline, but in finding flow and inspiration. Here’s how YOU can get better results in your violin practice:
If you’re interested you’ll do what is convenient; If you’re committed you’ll do WHATEVER IT TAKES
Even without special talents or without starting right out of the womb, you can learn to play the violin beautifully…
Trying to practice the violin daily? Do this instead!
For my violin students the most difficult thing is practicing daily, certainly for busy adults who are perhaps not used to it from a young age.
How to reach your goals on the violin
In violin playing your ears advance faster than your fingers. You’ll always hear your own mistakes. Here’s how to stay motivated:
Playing the Violin Left-Handed: is it right for you?
Starting to play the violin as lefty? In this article I share my insights as a violin teacher to help you make the best decision:
12 Types of Detaché Violin Bowing Technique
Detaché is the default way of bowing, but there are many nuances. In this article I explain 12 types of detaché, the notation and violin repertoire examples: