Nov 30, 2015 | Play Comfortably
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...
Oct 27, 2015 | Bowing Technique, Play Comfortably
In this video I will give some advice to one of our viewers based on the photo’s he sent me. First a little disclaimer: I’m just a humble fiddler and not a doctor. This is general advice, not specific advice for your individual situation. If your doctor tells you...
Sep 30, 2015 | Beautiful Tone, Play Comfortably
This episode of Violin & Viola TV is inspired by my Violin & Viola Academy student Susan. She writes: Hi Zlata I Hope you enjoy every moment of your holiday and relax as much as you can. Thank you for all the wonderful videos you provide for us your students....
Aug 18, 2015 | Play Comfortably, Start to Play
It can be really confusing what size viola to choose. This video will help you find out which size viola is ideal for you. This video will help you find out which size viola is ideal for you. With violins it’s a bit easier. Violin sizes start with 1/16 (or sometimes...
Aug 13, 2015 | Play Comfortably
How To Position Your Left Thumb and Relax Your Hand on the Violin and Viola In this episode I’m going to answer a question from one of our viewers: Hi Zlata!I have just bought your Violin Lounge TV DVD box and it’s fantastic – I’ve learned a LOT already and the...