Jun 22, 2016 | Learn Vibrato
This episode is how to do vibrato with your first finger on the violin. I’ve already made quite some general videos about vibrato (click here), a specific video about fourth finger vibrato (click here) and even a complete video course ‘Free your...
Jun 15, 2016 | Maintenance
Last week I’ve visited the Czech Republic to attend a 3 day workshop with the violin makers and bow makers who deliver instruments and bows for my violin shop in Holland. I learned a lot about adjustment of violins, what determines the sound, how to recognize...
May 31, 2016 | Play in Tune
This episode is about having more fun while practicing scales. You probably know that practicing scales is essential for building up a good violin technique and playing in tune with a beautiful tone. 1. Have a clear goal Some students don’t really understand why...
May 26, 2016 | Maintenance
What to do if the Air is to Dry for your Violin? | Violin Lounge TV #234 If the humidity in the air is too low, there is a risk that your violin tears itself apart. Because of the dry air, the wood of the soundbox can shrink. To keep your violin in a good condition...