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 | 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....
by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | May 13, 2015 | Bowing Technique, Play Comfortably |
Can you have your elbow or shoulder too low when playing the violin or viola? In this episode I’m answering a question of one of our viewers. Nicola writes… Hi Ms. Zlata! Can i ask something?Is there such thing as OVER-DROPPING my elbow or shoulder?Or rather the...
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by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Apr 23, 2015 | Performance |
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 Violinist Zlata Brouwer | May 14, 2014 | Play Comfortably |
Valyncia asks in a comment on my video ‘5 exercises to learn vibrato’ (click here to watch)… Little by little I am practicing vibrato – but I notice if I don’t breathe I tense up in my back and shoulder… At least when I notice this I can...
