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This week, I’m sharing a conversation with my former student, who has been playing the violin for 3 years. We discuss how she was able to join a band and performed a live show after playing violin for a few month, and how she makes time for practice with a busy schedule. Join the Violin Class newsletter for more bonus content with each new episode & violin tips: violinclass.co/newsletter Free warmups ebook: violinclass.co/warmups Instagram: @violinclassco ..read more

I walk you through my routine for practicing my scales, including slow and acceleration scales, different bowing patterns, and arpeggios.  To read the full show notes and extra tidbits, join the Violin Class newsletter here: violinclass.co/newsletter Sign up for the Creative Scales Workshop Saturday, April 29th at 2pm (Eastern Time) Scales can be fun! In this live workshop, you'll learn:  New ideas and creative ways to practice your violin scales How to use scales to play violin more expressively   How to get a great technical workout without getting bored ..read more

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Although we mainly stick with classical violin here on Violin Class, I have a lot of jazz-curious listeners. That's why I’ve invited Matt Holborn of the Jazz Violin podcast to join me. Join the Violin Class newsletter for more bonus content with each new episode: violinclass.co/newsletter. Read the corresponding blog post, featuring the 10 jazz violinists you should listen to here. Matt Holborn is an improvising violinist based in London. He performs with The London Django Collective, Learn To Draw and curates nights for Soho Jazz Live. Along with a busy performance schedule, Matt is also a ..read more

I'm joined by  luthiers Rozie Deloach and Jerry Lynn of OMO podast: The Romance & Reality of violin makers Join the Violin Class newsletter for more bonus content with each new episode: violinclass.co/newsletter.   ..read more

Four strategies for avoiding burnout when practicing the violin, including cutting down on practice time, mixing up your routine, taking short breaks, and giving yourself space. Resources mentioned: Free download: Violin Warmups: The Complete Guide for Adult Beginners Join newsletter for bonus content with each new episode Blog post: Where you can find me: Website: violinclass.co Instagram: instagram.com/violinclassco Email: violinclasspod@gmail.com Like the show? Leave a rating or review— this is the best way of helping me reach a larger audience ..read more

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In this episode, we’re going to look at one of the first things I want my private violin students to learn how to do— diagnosing these errors on your own and having the tools to fix them.  This is part 2/2 of troubleshooting unpleasant sounds on the violin. To read the full show notes and extra tidbits, join the Violin Class newsletter here: violinclass.co/newsletter If you want to keep this podcast running, please consider showing your support by buying me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/violinclass ..read more

You’re not sounding so hot in today’s violin practice session. Is it you or your violin?  To read the full show notes and extra tidbits, join the Violin Class newsletter here: violinclass.co/newsletter ..read more