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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 inseparable. Obviously, dabblers practice and they listen, but when you closely observe a professional practicing and...
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.