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How to Play the Violin Without a Shoulder Rest

How to Play the Violin Without a Shoulder Rest

by Interviews Admin | Apr 10, 2019 | Interviews, Play Comfortably | 2 comments

With the Kreddle cushion it’s easier and more comfortable to play the violin without a shoulder rest I interview Jordan Hayes about the advantages of playing without a shoulder rest and the idea behind the Kreddle Cushion I know the discussion about whether to...
How to Adjust your Violin Chinrest and Play Comfortably

How to Adjust your Violin Chinrest and Play Comfortably

by Interviews Admin | Mar 27, 2019 | Interviews, Play Comfortably | 6 comments

Interview with Jordan Hayes about the fully adjustable Kreddle chinrest he created 80% of violinists have pain while playing By changing your violin hold, way of bowing and adjusting your chinrest you can play comfortably Before you select and adjust a chinrest, first...
3 Checks to Know if You Should Use a Shoulder Rest on the Violin or NOT | Violin & Viola TV #214

3 Checks to Know if You Should Use a Shoulder Rest on the Violin or NOT | Violin & Viola TV #214

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jan 5, 2016 | Play Comfortably | 4 comments

I’m giving my opinion in a very dangerous discussion here: whether to use or not to use a shoulder rest. Some people think you can’t play the violin comfortably without a shoulder rest. Others say that shoulder rests ruined violin playing. The discussions...
How to Release the Tension in your Neck when Playing the Violin? | Violin & Viola TV #210

How to Release the Tension in your Neck when Playing the Violin? | Violin & Viola TV #210

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Nov 30, 2015 | Play Comfortably | 4 comments

How to Release the Tension in your Neck when Playing the Violin? | Violin & Viola TV #210 My Violin & Viola Academy student Susan has pain in her neck while playing the violin. She writes… Hi Zlata, I am working on the Weight vs Pressure thing but I...
3 Solutions if Raising Your Shoulder Rest isn’t the Solution to Your Pain Problem

3 Solutions if Raising Your Shoulder Rest isn’t the Solution to Your Pain Problem

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jul 31, 2015 | Play Comfortably | 2 comments

This videos is about the alternatives you have when raising your shoulder rest isn’t the solution to your pain problem. Our viewer Anne wrote me an e-mail and asks: Hello Zlata, I very much enjoyed the Weight vs. Pressure Workshop and learned a great deal....
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