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Adaptive Posture for Short Violinists (G string)
Requested by viewers as a response to this video: https://youtu.be/eq0w5Zq0u4I This video will show the "adaptive posture" in action. If you like the information given here, come get more at: http://www.RedDesertViolin.com Don’t just play, play well! Join my email...
Gross Violin Mute Tip
This violin tip is really gross, but in desperate moments, you too will use it! If you like the information given here, come get more at: http://www.RedDesertViolin.com Don’t just play, play well! Join my email list for practice tips and other great stuff:...
Violin String Crossing Troubleshooting Guide
(filmed before pandemic..I am not on the road now!) Start by HEARING a faulty string crossing. Next, figure out what HAND is the culprit. This video will give you the tools to diagnose and fix sloppy string crossings! If you like the information given here, come get...
Why Charles W. Liu is My Luthier
http://www.finestringinstruments.com/ The seams on my violin had a chronic problem of opening 3x's per year. It was awful. I had them repaired countless times, but Liu's shop finally fixed it, going on 2 years now! This video tells you more about why Liu is awesome....
Pleasant Diversion for Violinists Under Lock Down
Sign up here for pleasant (free) weekly diversions: https://aw669da.aweberpages.com/p/1a71a239-99fb-47a5-ac40-f24dfa551753 My objective is to create lots of fun free stuff to help those of us lucky enough to have our health, but to keep us from going crazy at home....
Guide to Teaching Lessons on Skype (and other platforms)
With universities going online worldwide due to Coronavirus, I prepared a manual to help violin professionals quickly adapt and give effective private lessons via video platform. I hope this guide will in some small way help us to get through the challenges facing us during this pandemic and help us to maintain our perspective and our humanity!