by Interviews Admin | Apr 10, 2019 | Interviews, Play Comfortably |
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...
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 |
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...
by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jul 31, 2015 | Play Comfortably |
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...
