by Lora | Feb 27, 2011 | Bow hand technique, Practice Coach, Violin practice tips
Does your bow shake or bounce when you play the violin? One of my online lessons students recorded video of himself so that I could comment on his bow hold. Watch the videos if you want and then read my critique. If your bow shakes or bounces, my critique can help...
by Lora | Feb 24, 2011 | Violin practice tips
But first, a riddle: What do hummingbirds, radio frequencies, and good musicians all have in common? Answer below! Red Desert Violin is approximately one year old this month. I set out to provide a good source of information for violinists of all shapes and sizes,...
by Lora | Dec 27, 2010 | Violin practice tips
I don’t know about you, but when I get my mind set on accomplishing something, I focus on that one thing until my goal is accomplished…in fact, I do this to a fault. When I was in school, an aspiring concert violinist, my focus was as narrow as it could be. I had...
by Lora | Aug 17, 2010 | Violin practice tips
Ok, maybe Professor V didn’t say to practice naked, but he said Paul Rolland said to practice naked. Read the interview below to learn more about his wonderful personal philosophies on teaching, learning, and staying healthy. Professor V’s violin...
by Lora | Aug 14, 2010 | Violin practice tips
Are you looking for a way to increase productivity in your practicing? Would you like to have a nice system to track your progress? Do you find yourself wondering if you are making any progress, or just staying at the same level? Do you need help getting motivated? Do...
by Lora | Aug 11, 2010 | Bow hand technique, Violin practice tips
Hello. If you haven’t already done so, make sure you sign up to get my Ultimate Practice Guide. It’s free when you join my practice tips newsletter by entering your name and email address below. The first email will tell you how to download your Practice...
