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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/newsletter Free warmups ebook: violinclass.co/warmups violinclass.co For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or [email protected]. violinclass.co

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 [email protected]. Join the Violin Class newsletter for extra tidbits with each episode: violinclass.co/newsletter For links and examples mentioned in this episode, see the accompanying blog post at violinclass.co/episodes/36 violinclass.co

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 [email protected]. Join the Violin Class newsletter for extra tidbits with each episode: violinclass.co/newsletter For links and examples mentioned in this episode, see the accompanying blog post at violinclass.co/episodes/36 violinclass.co violinclass.co

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/newsletter For links mentioned in this episode, see the accompanying blog post at violinclass.co/episodes/36 For lesson inquiries, you can email me at [email protected] violinclass.co

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. violinclass.co

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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/newsletter Free warmups ebook: violinclass.co/warmups Instagram: @violinclassco violinclass.co

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/newsletter For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or [email protected]. violinclass.co

Sign up for the Creative Scales Workshop/ violinclass.co/events/scales Saturday, 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! violinclass.co

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 Podcast You can find Matt here: Website The Jazz Violin Podcast Instagram For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or [email protected]. violinclass.co

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/newsletter Free warmups ebook: violinclass.co/warmups Where you can find team OMO: Listen to OMO podcast Learn more about Rozie and Jerry Caraway Strings JHL Violins For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or [email protected]. violinclass.co

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 Beginners Join newsletter for bonus content with each new episode Blog post: Where you can find me: Website: violinclass.co Instagram: instagram.com/violinclassco Email: [email protected] Like the show? Leave a rating or review— this is the best way of helping me reach a larger audience violinclass.co