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.

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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.

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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 violinclasspod@gmail.com.

For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.

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For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.

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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 April 13th:
Free vibrato ebook
Accompanying blog post
Violin Class newsletter
Other vibrato episodes: Part 1 | Part 3

For lesson inquiries, contact me here or email me at violinclasspod@gmail.com.

For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.

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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.

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 different styles of vibrato

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 3

For lesson inquiries, contact me here or email me at violinclasspod@gmail.com.

For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.

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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

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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.

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They say the best way of learning a language quickly and completely is total immersion, and the same is true for violin. In this episode, I walk you through a day-in-the-life of a conservatory student and give you ideas for creating an immersive experience of your own.


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