Aug 8, 2014 | Play in Tune
This weeks’ episode of Violin Lounge TV is all about making a ‘Scale Scheme’. This is something I do with my private students a lot. It makes you understand playing in different keys better. You will know what fingering (high or low) to use. Also it’s an...
Jul 2, 2014 | Practice Tips
Valyncia asks… I see every so often to practice 5 hours daily… what exactly are you supposed to practice for 5 hours??? Good question! I can imagine that practicing for 5 hours sounds like a mission impossible. First I will give you a kind warning…...
May 29, 2014 | Beautiful Tone, Play Comfortably
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...
Apr 16, 2014 | Bowing Technique
Valyncia asks: I am learning how to play Irish jigs and there is a funny thing that is done with the bow: it sounds like a skip (I don’t know the tech name for it… sorry). I can do it on accident, but not on purpose… Question: How do I do it on purpose?...
