Improve your Bowing Technique on the Violin

Master your violin bow and create a beautiful sound.

Free violin lessons that teach you how to bow smoothly, make fluent bow changes and master different bowing techniques, so you can play the music you love beautifully.

Classical violinist Zlata reveals the secrets behind bowing and tone creation, so beginner, intermediate and advanced violinists can get their violin playing to the next level and create a professional sound.

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:

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’!

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!

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

Sneak Peek in the ‘Bow like a Pro’ Online Masterclass Program

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Mar 14, 2018 | Beautiful Tone, Bowing Technique

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...

5 Violin Bowing & Tone Creation Myths Revealed | Violin Lounge TV #268

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Mar 7, 2018 | Beautiful Tone, Bowing Technique

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

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Feb 28, 2018 | Beautiful Tone, Bowing Technique

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

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Feb 14, 2018 | Beautiful Tone, Bowing Technique

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

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Feb 7, 2018 | Beautiful Tone, Bowing Technique, Start to Play

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

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jan 31, 2018 | Beautiful Tone, Bowing Technique

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

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jan 24, 2018 | Beautiful Tone, Bowing Technique

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

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Nov 20, 2017 | Beautiful Tone, Bowing Technique

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 a good violin bow can make you bow like a pro | Violin Lounge TV #261

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Oct 27, 2017 | Bowing Technique, Interview with Violinists, Product Review

Interview with Bernd Müsing, owner and inventor of Arcus bows in Germany

Well, it just a stick with hair, isn’t it?

Then… why did I just save and work hard for years to get myself a € 8.000 ($ 9.400) brand new violin bow… made out of carbon fiber?

[Video] Left Hand Technique in String Crossings | Violin Lounge TV #253

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jan 10, 2017 | Bowing Technique, Play in Tune

In this video I explain how you combine your bowing technique with your left hand technique in string crossings and how your fingers can prepare for the coming note.

[Video] How to Play Soft without Bow Shakes | Violin Lounge TV #252

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Dec 6, 2016 | Bowing Technique, Performance

The root cause of the shaky bow problem can be a couple of different things. In this video I explain four possible causes and how to solve your specific problem. After this video you can play soft with a beautiful tone and without bow shakes.

[Video] Wrist Position when Bowing at the Tip | Violin Lounge TV #251

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Nov 1, 2016 | Bowing Technique

Should you push out your wrist when playing at the extreme tip?

One of my Violin Lounge Academy students asked me this question in the online student community we have. He told me that another teacher told him that the wrist should be straight all the time and that bending your wrist gives problems while playing.