by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jan 5, 2016 | Play Comfortably |
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...
by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Nov 30, 2015 | Play Comfortably |
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 can’t get rid of the tension in my neck etc. I also adjusted my chin- and shoulder rests and it...
by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jul 31, 2015 | Uncategorized |
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....
by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Feb 12, 2014 | Play Comfortably |
Holding your violin comfortably when you have a long neck Holding your violin comfortably when you have a long neck Our viewer Phung asks: “I’ve played the violin for 3 years and I’ve never felt comfortable when holding my violin. I have a long neck and a thin body...
by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Sep 25, 2013 | Play Comfortably |
Is your violin hold a struggle? Do you have pain during of after practicing the violin or viola? Do you sometimes doubt if you have the right chinrest? In this video I will share with you 6 steps to select your ideal violin or viola chinrest and start playing...