Red Desert Violin Blog: Online Lessons, Fiddle Tunes & Learning Tips
Red Desert Violins Blog is your place to explore online violin lessons with fiddle tunes, discover practice tips, and learn how Suzuki levels connect with ASTA, ABRSM, and RCM standards. Whether you’re a beginner or advancing your skills, our articles guide your musical journey with clarity and inspiration.
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Practicing Priorities for Fiddle
Violin students crossing over to fiddle need to know these practice priorities for fiddle. They are different from practice priorities for classical violin.
Are you ready to start learning your dream tune?
Everyone has (or should have) a dream tune to stay motivated. I want to help you learn yours.
Are You Stuck on Suzuki’s Minuet 2?
No question–Minuet 2 in Suzuki violin book 1 is difficult because of those string crossings! The secret is in your elbow. Learn cool violin practice tips here to help.
Get Our Priorities Straight
C’mon people. You put up with all kinds of noise, so why do you lose your minds when a neighbor is learning an instrument?
Listening in Violin Practice
Two main things separate truly professional musicians from dabblers: the way they listen and the way they practice. And guess what? The two are...
Independent Fingers vs. Block Fingers on Violin
What is the block fingers method for the left hand on violin? Come find out and see why I teach the “spider fingers” method instead for violin technique.
What Can I Expect from Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp?
Some people go to a fiddle camp every year and there is no mystery about it. But for many people, the whole idea is an abstract concept: are people...
Whew! Suzuki Book 3 Is Finished!
My online violin lessons featuring Suzuki Book 3 are finally finished! Join the conversation about what comes next from RDV.
How to Practice Violin Effectively
We all know violin practice is important, but we aren’t born knowing how to practice effectively. Here are the tips that I have taught hundreds of students.