![[Video] How to Play Soft without Bow Shakes | Violin Lounge TV #252](https://violinlounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/How-to-Play-Soft-without-Bow-Shakes-Violin-Lounge-TV-252-1080x675.jpg)
by Zlata | Dec 6, 2016 | Bowing Technique |
How to play soft on the violin without tensing up and getting a shaky bow? Stephen writes: Hi Zlata, Thank you for all the videos on youtube – they have been very helpful. I have a question that I was hoping you could help me with. I’ve recently been...
![[Book Tip] Stage Fright, it’s Causes and Cures in Violin Playing by Kato Havas](https://violinlounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Book-Tip-Stage-Fright-its-Causes-and-Cures-in-Violin-Playing-by-Kato-Havas.png)
by Zlata | Apr 23, 2015 | Practice Tips |
This episode is all about the causes and cures of stage fright. I always want my videos to serve you best. After a survey it appeared that the thing most of you struggle with is confidence… playing with confidence. It’s about playing for your friends and family,...
by Zlata | Apr 16, 2015 | Practice Tips |
In this episode I share with you my personal (embarrassing) experience with the confidence paradox. I hope you can learn from my mistakes. Just before I went to study at the conservatory I played quite some gigs here and there. I often played all alone without...
by Zlata | Jan 16, 2014 | Practice Tips |
Recording yourself is a very powerful practice tool. Why? Facing problems while practicing: dividing attention When practicing playing the violin or viola, you focus on many things at the same time. Your main focus is on playing the piece itself and you might forget...
by Zlata | Dec 20, 2013 | Repertoire |
Do you have to practice an etude or piece that you find boring? Do you almost fall asleep after the first bars and do you get annoyed by playing it? Let me give you some tips to make that boring piece sexy and make it sound like beautiful music! 1) Know that you can...
