Feb 25, 2014 | Start to Play
To play the violin or viola beautifully, you will have to practice… a lot. Lots of violinists and violists don’t know what practicing exactly is. Repeating the same piece over and over again is not the most fun nor most effective way to practice. In this...
Feb 19, 2014 | Start to Play
How to stop your violin or viola from squeaking How to stop your violin or viola from squeaking Our viewer Genesis asks: “I’ve been playing the viola for about 7 months. I’ve seen many of your videos and was wondering if you can make a video about how to prevent from...
Jan 30, 2014 | Bowing Technique, Play Comfortably, Start to Play
What to do if your bow jumps or shakes when you don’t want it to? What to do if your bow jumps or shakes when you don’t want it to? Having trouble to create a steady sound when bowing on the violin? You’re not alone. In this video we show you how to stop your bow from...
Jan 22, 2014 | Start to Play
Violin or viola playing (and especially violin) is learning to do less instead of to do more. How to get more with less on the violin or viola Today we are going to talk about a question that lots of violinists have: how much pressure should you use in your bowing to...
Jan 17, 2014 | Start to Play
Your dream is to play the violin and/or viola… but where do you start? What are the first steps? Taking the first steps in order to learn how to play the violin can be difficult. In this video, I guide you through the very first steps I take with beginner...
Dec 31, 2013 | Bowing Technique, Start to Play
Why should you bow straight? What is the difference in sound it makes? What is straight bowing? When you play the violin or viola, you should keep your bow perpendicular to the strings and parallel to the bridge. This is called straight bowing. Your bow should form a...
