Violin Class

Goodbye, Violin Class!

Thank you so much to all of my listeners, it's been a pleasure! Please note that I will no longer be updating the blog, social media, or newsletter, but will keep t

50. Buying a violin: a guide (and when to upgrade)

In this episode, I guide you through the process of buying and upgrading your violin, from factory-made models to handcrafted luthier instruments. I’ll share tips on whe

49. 3 effective ways to end your violin practice

I've talked a lot about violin warmups and technique exercises that you should be doing at the beginning of your practice session, but it’s just as important to look

48. How professionals practice, with Davina Shum of the Strad

I’m joined by cellist and online editor of the Strad, Davina Shum. We discuss practicing, careers in classical music, and practical tips for adult learners. Full blog po

47. 6 violin techniques you should practice every day

In my 15 years of teaching violin, I’ve noticed a topic that is confusing for a lot of adult learners: how to structure their technique and warmup practice. In this blog

46. On practicing smarter and violin vs. viola, with Liz and Steph from MusicianCentric

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. L

45. Making time for violin in a busy season of life | Student Stories: Carly

 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 tog

44. Posture and body awareness for adult learners, with Rachael Ridge

Joining me on Violin Class this week is violin teacher Rachael Ridge, with whom I’ll be discussing: Body awarenessHow to relax and release tension as an adult learner.Th

43. 7 top vibrato mistakes, explained

Vibrato Series 3/3.   Did you know that certain styles of vibrato can be controversial? This episodes explores the most common mistakes violinists make at every level of

42. Preparing for vibrato as a beginner

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

41. The ultimate guide to learning vibrato

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 lear

40. Practicing strategies: how to make progress when time is limited

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 violi

39. An adult violin student shares her advice | Student stories: Lisa

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 mus

38. How to immerse yourself in the violin world - in 7 steps

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-

37. How to play faster on violin: a step-by-step method

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 violinclass

36. A violin teacher's advice to adult beginner violinists

I share some advice to adult violin learners who are just starting, including setting realistic goals, the importance of regular practice, choosing the right resources, w

35. Common beginner violinist mistakes and how to fix them

I dive into some of the common mistakes I run into as a violin teacher, and some of the solutions (sometimes quick, sometimes less quick) to fix them. Send me a text mes

34. Creating a musical community: The key to growing as a violinist

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33. From beginner violinist to playing in a band | Student Stories: Jamie

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

32. A look into my scales routine

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 an