Now that the Violympic Games are over, I've been itching to get back to my YouTube roots. So here's a new video for the fall, even though the thermometer is supposed to hit 111 degrees Fahrenheit in …
Fix violin intonation by walking the tightrope
Have you ever walked a tightrope? How about a balance beam? I tried one recently, and I'm pretty sure it was easier when I was a kid. When you watch circus performers, or champion gymnasts, though, …
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Master violin trills with all finger combinations
If you think that trills are just decoration or ornament, then I have exciting news for you! You're about to build a much stronger left-hand foundation on the violin through daily trill work. It …
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Rid yourself of damaging left hand tension: find your MVP
I recently got an email from a longtime reader and friend asking for help with one of those fast and loud pieces that never seems to give you a break. He said his arm was getting tired, and I assumed …
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Gain speed and accuracy by grouping notes (video)
What do you do when fast isn't fast enough? Inspired by my friend Noa Kageyama at the Bulletproof Musician, I made a video about how to get those fingers moving at warp speed... but accurately! It …
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