How to Tune your Violin using the Tuner Lite app by Piascore If your instrument is like mine, then all it takes is a change in temperature or humidity, a peg slip or peg bump and the sound or pitch of each string can be affected. Professionals tune their ‘A or La’ string first to a tuner and then [...]
Parts of the Violin Bow When learning the violin or viola, it’s important to be able to identify the parts of your instrument and bow - especially because your teacher is going to say these terms a lot. Here’s a quick summary of the different parts of the violin bow with their descriptions and materials. Violin [...]
Parts of the Violin When learning the violin or viola, it’s important to be able to identify the parts of your violin and bow - especially because your teacher is going to say these terms a lot. Here’s a quick summary of the different parts, their descriptions, materials and general functions. Violin Parts - Descriptions, Materials [...]
How to Hold the Violin Bow When starting to learn the violin or viola, the hardest part for students is often learning how to hold the bow. The Franco-Belgian Hold, the hold that I teach, is one of the most common holds in contemporary learning and performance and used by great violinists such as Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Isaac [...]
Finding the Perfect Fit: Choosing the Right Violin Size Choosing the right violin size is a crucial decision, especially for beginners and young musicians. A properly sized violin ensures comfort, ease of playability, and the best chance for skill development. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the essential factors to consider when selecting the perfect violin [...]
How to Disinfect your Violin or Viola I wrote this blog post during the COVID-19 pandemic and at the time was starting to prepare for a return to face-to-face group lessons in Vancouver. One thing that came to mind was how I was going to safely tune the instruments that the students could not tune themselves - certainly a [...]
How to set up for your Online Violin and Viola Lessons Here are a few things to consider before starting your online violin or viola lessons: Software Make sure that your computer or smartphone software is up-to-date prior to the lesson and that anti-virus protection has been installed and is also up-to-date. Internet Speed Check your internet speed at [...]
