Mar 16, 2016 | Start to Play
Some time ago I came across this interesting article where the science behind bowing technique and tone production on the violin is explained. Read it here! It’s a very interesting article and I do use it myself, as a violin teacher, to explain to students more...
Mar 15, 2016 | Start to Play
In this episode of Violin Lounge TV I discuss the mysteries of talent… Before I do this I want to share with you the outcomes of a research by the Swedish psychologist Anders Ericsson. He researched three groups of conservatory students and tried to link their...
Jan 27, 2016 | Play in Tune, Start to Play
In this video I’m going to explain something a lot of beginners struggle with: placing your second and third finger close enough together to play the semitone in tune. A lot of beginners play the second finger too low or the third finger too high or both. In the...
Nov 3, 2015 | Start to Play
How Long Should You Practice the Violin or Viola? | Violin & Viola TV #206 This video is about how much and how long one should practice the violin or viola. As you might know, it takes 10.000 hours to master something, but I don’t know if that’s what you want...
Oct 13, 2015 | Start to Play
In this episode of Violin & Viola TV I answer a question from my Violin & Viola Academy student Ryan. He asks… I am having trouble keeping space between my index finger and the fingerboard when playing on the lower two strings. Any tips? The assumption...
Aug 18, 2015 | Play Comfortably, Start to Play
It can be really confusing what size viola to choose. This video will help you find out which size viola is ideal for you. This video will help you find out which size viola is ideal for you. With violins it’s a bit easier. Violin sizes start with 1/16 (or sometimes...
