I’m joined violists Liz & Steph, the hosts of MusicianCentric Podcast. They share new research on how to practice smarter and the differences between viola and violin. Listen to MusicianCentric podcast here Molly Gebrian episode / Susanna Klein episode --- Full blog post and transcript Free violin warmups guide Join the Violin Class newsletter Send me a text message! For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com. Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries ..read more

 I’m sharing an interview with my private student, Carly. Carly started the violin in her late 20s and has made fast progress in the 2 years that we have been working together. She discusses how she’s been able to progress without having a ton of time to practice— in addition to learning violin, Carly is busy raising and homeschooling 4 young children. For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com. Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries ..read more

Joining me on Violin Class this week is violin teacher Rachael Ridge, with whom I’ll be discussing: Body awareness How to relax and release tension as an adult learner. The importance of singing Proper posture on violin As well as her own journey with arthritis and how she’s been able to practice to avoid pain. For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com. Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries ..read more

Vibrato Series 1/3.  Did you know that certain styles of vibrato can be controversial? This episodes explores the most common mistakes violinists make at every level of their playing. In this episode, you’ll learn about what issues are most prevalent when violinists are learning vibrato in beginner, intermediate, and advanced stages of their studies. Links: Vibrato Masterclass - Live online class April 13th Free vibrato ebook Accompanying blog post | video version Violin Class newsletter Other vibrato episodes: Part 2 | Part 1 For lesson inquiries, contact me here or email me at violincla ..read more

Vibrato series 2/3 Learning vibrato is such an important rite of passage when it comes to learning the violin.  It's something that every violin student strives for and something that sometimes feels impossible to learn. However, vibrato is not a beginner technique, and I completely understand the frustration when it comes to wanting to play with a beautiful sound but not having vibrato in your toolbox. Here are some things that you can start doing even as a beginner, even in your first year of violin playing to get ready to learn vibrato. Links: Vibrato Masterclass - Live online class ..read more

Vibrato Series 1/3.  Learning vibrato is a long process, but there is a method to it. With the right guidance, a lot of practice and a whole lot of patience, you can learn vibrato and add it to your playing. Download free vibrato guide: violinclass.co/vibrato-ebook This is part 1/3 of my series on vibrato in anticipation of my upcoming live vibrato masterclass on April 13th, 2024. Live Vibrato Masterclass info: https://www.violinclass.co/vibrato In this episode, you’ll learn about: What vibrato is and how it works Arm vs. wrist vibrato The 4 stages of learning vibrato Examples of diffe ..read more

So much to practice and so little time: I think this is a feeling that a lot of us can relate to. I'm going to show you how you can continue to progress on the violin even if you're limited by your schedule. In this episode, I discuss:  - The 2 keys to practicing with limited time - How to fit more violin practice time into your day - How to approach practicing during busy seasons of life - My 3-template practice plan system For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com. violinclass.co ..read more

So much to practice and so little time: I think this is a feeling that a lot of us can relate to. I'm going to show you how you can continue to progress on the violin even if you're limited by your schedule. In this episode, I discuss:  - The 2 keys to practicing with limited time - How to fit more violin practice time into your day - How to approach practicing during busy seasons of life - My 3-template practice plan system For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com. violinclass.co ..read more

This week, I’m sharing a conversation with my private student Lisa, who has been playing the violin for 2 years. She shares her advice for beginners and how she makes music a meaningful part of her life. Join the Violin Class newsletter for more bonus content with each new episode & violin tips: violinclass.co/newsletter Free warmups ebook: violinclass.co/warmups violinclass.co For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com. violinclass.co ..read more

I delve into nitty-gritty of playing the violin faster, and share the steps to building up speed while maintaining clarity. For lesson inquiries, email me at violinclasspod@gmail.com. Join the Violin Class newsletter for extra tidbits with each episode: violinclass.co/newsletter For links and examples mentioned in this episode, see the accompanying blog post at violinclass.co/episodes/36 violinclass.co violinclass.co ..read more