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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In Which I Share Too Much Information?
A painful personal story introduces what the critics say about the Suzuki violin method.
A Free Preview of My Online Violin Lessons for Suzuki Book 2
Click the preview to see the structure of the course and the types of videos you can expect from my online Suzuki method violin lessons.
Online Violin Lessons Coming to iPad and Other Tablets
Lora’s online violin lessons, teaching Suzuki Book 1, are now compatible with iPad and other tablets.
Online Violin Lessons for Beginners: What to Look For
Online violin lessons for beginners can be effective, but you need to know what to look for. Learn the six essential traits of effective online lessons.
The Suzuki Violin Method: Adult Beginner Success Stories
Meet three adult beginning violinists who wanted to learn to play the violin online using the Suzuki violin method. Their stories are inspiring!
What Makes Suzuki Violin Book 2 So Special?
Tonalizations are the special “secret” ingredient that make Suzuki Book 2 such a great learning experience. All the elementary work is DONE. The foundation is laid. The posture is beautiful. The fingers know their places. The bow is under control. The tone is pure. The intonation is getting there. Now what? Now the fun begins.
Can Adults Learn to Play with the Suzuki Violin Method?
Yes! Adult beginners can learn to play the violin with the Suzuki method. Learn why and how it works so well for adults.
How to Memorize Music
Once you know how to break a simple tune apart, memorize each part, identify the problem spots, and memorize little problem spots (memorize a key to get through it), then you can memorize the big stuff too.
How to Care for Your Violin in Winter
Winter is a hard time for wood instruments. The extremes in temperature and fluctuations in humidity can really wreak havoc on our poor friends! Here are some tips on how to cope, how to protect your instrument, and how to minimize the impact of winter weather.