Create a Beautiful Tone on the Violin
Learn all about tone production and make a gorgeous sound on your violin
Free violin lessons that teach you to create the rich and warm tone your desire as a violinist
Violin Bowing Technique and Tone Creation Live Q&A
1 Hour video about how to bow smoothly with a beautiful sound: Questions and answers about bow hold, creating a good sound, double stops, silent bow changes, string changes, tilting the bow and much more!
How to Express yourself in Music with Emily Williams | Violin Lounge TV #282
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’:
5 Ways to get a Good Tone and Sound from the Violin | Violin Lounge TV #281
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:
New Online Violin Lessons in Bow like a Pro
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’!
Master Tone Creation on the Violin in less than 5 Minutes | Violin Lounge TV #277
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’
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!
Bow Control & Tone Creation (Simon interviews Zlata)
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
Sneak Peek in the ‘Bow like a Pro’ Online Masterclass Program
Do you want to master the art of bowing and tone creation on the violin? The past year I've been working on a very special secret project. I poured in all my skills and knowledge, heart and soul, to serve violinists in the best way I possibly can in an area they need...
5 Violin Bowing & Tone Creation Myths Revealed | Violin Lounge TV #268
Are these bowing myths holding you back from playing the violin beautifully?
Let’s reveal some strange stories that go around amongst violin players and even violin teachers
Professional Bowing & Tone Creation Secrets for Advanced Violinists | Violin Lounge TV #267
Improve your bowing technique and tone production to pour artistry and expression in your violin playing, Learn to get a professional sound by changing the ignition point of your bow movement
Violin Bowing & Beautiful Tone Creation Secrets for Intermediate Violinists | Violin Lounge TV #266
In this video I share exercises and tips for intermediate violinists to improve their bowing technique and tone production on the violin: With better bowing you can pour artistry and expression in your playing without a lack of technique holding you back
Violin Bowing & Beautiful Sound Tips for Beginner Violinists | Violin Lounge TV #265
Get rid of your beginner sound is soon as possible: Learn to bow smoothly and create a beautiful tone on your violin
5 Tips on Beautiful Tone Creation on the Violin | Violin Lounge TV #264
Learn to play the violin with a beautiful sound!
In this video violin lesson I teach you 5 tips to improve your sound on the violin
Invite to 5 Bowing Secrets to Create a Professional Sound on the Violin
Do you want to improve your bowing technique and tone production to play the violin beautifully?
How to Bow Smoothly with Jellyfish Bowing | Violin Lounge TV #262
In this episode I teach you how to make fluent bow changes, how to bow smoothly and create a beautiful sound on the violin by a technique I call ‘jellyfish bowing’.
How to Get a Clean Sound Without Tension in Your Left Hand
You need to hold your violin or viola in a relaxed way. You need to keep your left arm under the violin or viola in a relaxed way.
Your left hand fingers however need to be very strong and sporty. In this way your left hand will be relaxed, your finger tips won’t hurt and your intonation (playing in tune) will be more accurate.
How to Hold Your Bow when Playing with Weight
In this video I will explain how to combine the principles of ‘Weight vs Pressure’ with your bow hold. This video is an answer to a question from viewer Marisa. Hi There,Could you please post a video on "bow grip" and "weight vs. pressure" combined? There are YouTube...
How to STOP Your E String from Whistling, Squeaking or Scratching
Lots of violinists find it difficult to get a beautiful sound when playing on the E-string. A good bowing technique, bowing straight, making clear string changes, choosing the right E-string and keeping your strings clean will prevent weird sounds of your E-string. In...
How to Play ‘In the String’ with Weight and without Tension
Rae-Ann writes... Dear Zlata, I am a subscriber to your violinloungetv program. As an adult beginner on the violin, with no previous musical experience, I have now been studying for about 10 years. For the past 3 years, I have been taking lessons from a wonderful...
4 Ways to Play Soft or Loud on the Violin or Viola
Can you play as soft and loud you want on the violin or viola? How to do it? Do you know there are 4 ways to play soft and loud on the violin or viola? UPDATED VERSION: Click here to watch my video with 7 different violin techniques to play loud and soft. How and when...