I’m sharing an interview with my private student, Carly. Carly started the violin in her late 20s and has made fast progress in the 2 years that we have been working together.She discusses how she’s been able to progress without having a ton of time to practice— in addition to learning violin, Carly is busy raising and homeschooling 4 young children.For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
Joining me on Violin Class this week is violin teacher Rachael Ridge, with whom I’ll be discussing:Body awarenessHow to relax and release tension as an adult learner.The importance of singingProper posture on violinAs well as her own journey with arthritis and how she’s been able to practice to avoid pain.For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
Vibrato Series 1/3. Did you know that certain styles of vibrato can be controversial? This episodes explores the most common mistakes violinists make at every level of their playing.In this episode, you’ll learn about what issues are most prevalent when violinists are learning vibrato in beginner, intermediate, and advanced stages of their studies.Links:Vibrato Masterclass - Live online class April 13th Free vibrato ebookAccompanying blog post | video versionViolin Class newsletterOther vibrato episodes: Part 2 | Part 1For lesson inquiries, contact me here or email me at violinclasspod@gmail.com.For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiriesFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
Vibrato series 2/3Learning vibrato is such an important rite of passage when it comes to learning the violin. It's something that every violin student strives for and something that sometimes feels impossible to learn.However, vibrato is not a beginner technique, and I completely understand the frustration when it comes to wanting to play with a beautiful sound but not having vibrato in your toolbox.Here are some things that you can start doing even as a beginner, even in your first year of violin playing to get ready to learn vibrato.Links:Vibrato Masterclass - Live online class April 13th:Free vibrato ebookAccompanying blog postViolin Class newsletterOther vibrato episodes: Part 1 | Part 3 For lesson inquiries, contact me here or email me at violinclasspod@gmail.com.For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
Vibrato Series 1/3. Learning vibrato is a long process, but there is a method to it. With the right guidance, a lot of practice and a whole lot of patience, you can learn vibrato and add it to your playing.In this episode, you’ll learn about:What vibrato is and how it worksArm vs. wrist vibratoThe 4 stages of learning vibratoExamples of different styles of vibratoLinks:Vibrato Masterclass - Live online class April 13th:Free vibrato ebookAccompanying blog post | video version Violin Class newsletterOther vibrato episodes: Part 2 | Part 3 For lesson inquiries, contact me here or email me at violinclasspod@gmail.com.For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
So much to practice and so little time: I think this is a feeling that a lot of us can relate to. I'm going to show you how you can continue to progress on the violin even if you're limited by your schedule.In this episode, I discuss: - The 2 keys to practicing with limited time- How to fit more violin practice time into your day- How to approach practicing during busy seasons of life- My 3-template practice plan systemFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
This week, I’m sharing a conversation with my private student Lisa, who has been playing the violin for 2 years. She shares her advice for beginners and how she makes music a meaningful part of her life.Join the Violin Class newsletter for more bonus content with each new episode & violin tips:violinclass.co/newsletterFree warmups ebook:violinclass.co/warmupsviolinclass.coFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
They say the best way of learning a language quickly and completely is total immersion, and the same is true for violin. In this episode, I walk you through a day-in-the-life of a conservatory student and give you ideas for creating an immersive experience of your own. For lesson inquiries, email me at violinclasspod@gmail.com.Join the Violin Class newsletter for extra tidbits with each episode:violinclass.co/newsletterFor links and examples mentioned in this episode, see the accompanying blog post at violinclass.co/episodes/36For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
I delve into nitty-gritty of playing the violin faster, and share the steps to building up speed while maintaining clarity.For lesson inquiries, email me at violinclasspod@gmail.com.Join the Violin Class newsletter for extra tidbits with each episode:violinclass.co/newsletterFor links and examples mentioned in this episode, see the accompanying blog post at violinclass.co/episodes/36violinclass.coFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
I share some advice to adult violin learners who are just starting, including setting realistic goals, the importance of regular practice, choosing the right resources, when to start lessons, and the benefits of active listening. Join the Violin Class newsletter for extra tidbits with each episode:violinclass.co/newsletterFor links mentioned in this episode, see the accompanying blog post at violinclass.co/episodes/36For lesson inquiries, you can email me at violinclasspod@gmail.comFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
I dive into some of the common mistakes I run into as a violin teacher, and some of the solutions (sometimes quick, sometimes less quick) to fix them.For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
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This week, I’m sharing a conversation with my former student, who has been playing the violin for 3 years. We discuss how she was able to join a band and performed a live show after playing violin for a few month, and how she makes time for practice with a busy schedule.Join the Violin Class newsletter for more bonus content with each new episode & violin tips: violinclass.co/newsletterFree warmups ebook: violinclass.co/warmupsInstagram:@violinclasscoFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
I walk you through my routine for practicing my scales, including slow and acceleration scales, different bowing patterns, and arpeggios. To read the full show notes and extra tidbits, join the Violin Class newsletter here: violinclass.co/newsletterFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
Sign up for the Creative Scales Workshop/violinclass.co/events/scalesSaturday, April 29th at 2pm (Eastern Time)Scales should be fun!In this live workshop, you'll learn: New ideas and creative ways to practice your violin scalesHow to use scales to play violin more expressively How to get a great technical workout without getting boredHope to see you there!Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
Although we mainly stick with classical violin here on Violin Class, I have a lot of jazz-curious listeners. That's why I’ve invited Matt Holborn of the Jazz Violin podcast to join me. Join the Violin Class newsletter for more bonus content with each new episode: violinclass.co/newsletter.Read the corresponding blog post, featuring the 10 jazz violinists you should listen to here.Matt Holborn is an improvising violinist based in London. He performs with The London Django Collective, Learn To Draw and curates nights for Soho Jazz Live. Along with a busy performance schedule, Matt is also a jazz violin teacher and podcaster, hosting the Jazz Violin PodcastYou can find Matt here:WebsiteThe Jazz Violin PodcastInstagramFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
I'm joined by luthiers Rozie Deloach and Jerry Lynn of OMO podcast: The Romance & Reality of violin makers. Join the Violin Class newsletter for more bonus content with each new episode: violinclass.co/newsletterFree warmups ebook: violinclass.co/warmupsWhere you can find team OMO:Listen to OMO podcastLearn more about Rozie and JerryCaraway Strings JHL ViolinsFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
Four strategies for avoiding burnout when practicing the violin, including cutting down on practice time, mixing up your routine, taking short breaks, and giving yourself space.Resources mentioned:Free download: Violin Warmups: The Complete Guide for Adult BeginnersJoin newsletter for bonus content with each new episodeBlog post:Where you can find me:Website: violinclass.coInstagram: instagram.com/violinclasscoEmail: violinclasspod@gmail.comLike the show? Leave a rating or review— this is the best way of helping me reach a larger audienceViolin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
To read the full show notes and extra tidbits, join the Violin Class newsletter here:violinclass.co/newsletterCheck out Laurel Thomsen - The Violin Geek Podcast.For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
In this episode, we’re going to look at one of the first things I want my private violin students to learn how to do— diagnosing these errors on your own and having the tools to fix them. This is part 2/2 of troubleshooting unpleasant sounds on the violin.To read the full show notes and extra tidbits, join the Violin Class newsletter here:violinclass.co/newsletterIf you want to keep this podcast running, please consider showing your support by buying me a coffee:https://ko-fi.com/violinclassFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
NoahArkwright
Some days it feels like my biggest mistake was just picking the violin up to practice at all, lol