Do you want to successfully learn the violin? You’re bound to struggle and make mistakes along the way. That’s part of the learning process. And in a way this is what makes learning fun. But by being aware of common pitfalls, you’ll waste less time and energy. Let me help you continue the violin journey … Continued
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Overview An easy, familiar song like Twinkle Little Star is not only good for beginner violinists, but it’s also a good practice tool for more advanced players. In this lesson, I’ll give you some ideas for taking these timeworn songs an re-inventing them. Beginner Practice With Familiar Songs Familiar songs are a great way … Continued
Introduction Have you ever thought, “I’d love to play the violin but it seems way too hard to learn.” In this guide I’ll take you to the point of not knowing anything to the point of being able to play some simple songs. You may have heard things like, “You need to start when you’re … Continued
Overview In order to succeed at learning violin or any instrument, you need to establish a good mindset. There are some simple things you can do to establish a good mindset and avoid feeling overwhelmed. These mindset hacks are not just for beginners, but for musicians working at any level. After 40+ years of learning … Continued
Are you struggling to improve your fiddle skills? If you’re always frustrated during practice, you might be training yourself to be frustrated every time you pick up your instrument. Time to change things up and get good at getting good. 🤔 Recognize Frustration & Change Your Approach Frustration is a common feeling when practicing the … Continued
Overview Practice does not have to suck. Shift your mindset. Give yourself permission to enjoy it. What can you change so that it’s fun? What aspects of the practice do you already enjoy? Try to cultivate those moments and bring it that joy to the aspects you enjoy less. Enjoy the process of practicing music … Continued
Overview By putting movement at the forefront of your practice, you’ll unlock new levels of understanding, and your music will truly come to life. The essential idea is that when first learning a piece or skill, you’re not yet making music. You’re practicing and refining different motions. Become deeply aware of these motions by … Continued
Did you know that you can practice fiddling without a fiddle? Practicing without an instrument is a great way to strengthen your mental models of songs and music. I recently adopted a baby girl named Veda. Probably the most challenging part is having A LOT less time. In response, I’ve been finding ways to … Continued
Overview Want to start adding variation to songs you know? This is a way to make your music sound more like music. Here’s a simple process for adding variation: 1️⃣ Choose a scale or song chunk to focus on. 🎼 2️⃣ Start by playing a simple version of it. 👌 3️⃣ Add variation to challenge … Continued
