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...
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....
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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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,...
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...
