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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How to Correct Double Jointedness
Are double-jointed hands affecting your playing? Here’s what you can do about it.
Competition, Comparisons, and Cut-Throats Among Us!
Has anyone else noticed the competetive nature of violinists? It seems that we can’t resist the urge to peek into each other’s musical progress… AREN’T WE ALL STRIVING FOR THE SAME THING?
Choosing a Good Student Bow
Don’t underestimate the importance of a good bow! Many people neglect this important detail because they just don’t know where to begin. Get the basic facts here.
How to Choose the Right Size Violin
If you’re about to buy or rent a violin and you’re not sure about the size, don’t guess! Size definitely matters when it comes to violins, so read these tips for choosing the right size
Tone Production, De-Mystified
Producing a beautiful tone is simply a matter of mastering the recipe. I give you the ingredients for a great “tone pie.”
Practice Tips: Form Good Habits Early!
If you are practicing your fingers off and you aren’t progressing rapidly, then you are either practicing wrong, or possibly you learn slowly. Either way, you need to know what is going on so that you can make realistic decisions concerning your musical goals.
Suzuki Method vs.Traditional Violin Methods: Which is Best?
The Suzuki Method is here to stay. Read about the myths surrounding the method and the corresponding facts.
My Departures from the “Pure” Suzuki Method
My departures from the Suzuki method are necessary to achieve the long term goals of my students, which include winning music scholarships to colleges, becoming mature musicians, and assimilation into the musical world instead of remaining separated as “Suzuki kids”.
How To Choose a Violin Teacher
It’s very important to choose a good violin teacher for private lessons. Download my checklist that will help you know who’s good and who’s just taking your money.