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Browse the blog posts and podcast episodes to help you learn the violin as an adult.
The ultimate guide to learning violin vibrato
What really goes into learning vibrato? It’s helpful to understand the steps involved before starting the technique, and that’s exactly what I’m covering in this episode.
A violin teacher’s advice for adult beginners
I share my advice for adult violin beginners from the perspective of a violin teacher. I discuss setting realistic goals, the importance of regular practice, choosing the right resources, and the benefits of active listening.
Perfecting Your Violin Technique: Overcoming Common Mistakes
My former student shares her journey going from never having touched a violin to playing in a band and recording session in just a few years.
Creating a musical community: The key to growing as a violinist
Playing music with others is a crucial part of coming into your own as a beginner or intermediate violinist. However, as an adult who is just starting out on the violin, finding opportunities to play with others can be challenging.
From beginner violinist to playing in a band | Student Stories: Jamie
My former student shares her journey going from never having touched a violin to playing in a band and recording session in just a few years.
A comprehensive guide to creating a violin scales routine
I share my personal violin scales routine, with inspiration for creating your own. I cover everything from how to approach bowings and rhythms to why it's important to practice scales regularly.
Violin Scales 101: Creative ideas to practice
Creative ideas for practicing your violin scales for beginners.
Overcoming burnout in your violin practice
Are you having trouble staying motivated to keep practicing violin? Here are 4 strategies to avoiding burnout when practicing as an adult beginner.
Ep #17: How to organize your violin practice to you optimize your productivity
Tracking your progress and progress can be a great tool to keep you motivated, on track, and organized.
There’s no wrong way of keeping a practice journal, but I will give you a few ideas and suggestions to track your practice.
Ep #3: What you need to know before buying a violin
Things you should be aware of to help you prepare to buy an violin.
7 advantages adults have over kids when it comes to learning violin
Seven reasons reasons why it's easier to learn the violin as an adult than as a kid. Plus, what are the advantages that kids have when learning an instrument, and how can we apply that to our learning.