Violin Class Julia Reddy

I’m joined by cellist and online editor of the Strad, Davina Shum. We discuss practicing, careers in classical music, and practical tips for adult learners.Full blog postthe Strad PodcastArticles by Davina:Why don't string players practice pizzicato The importance and difficulty of playing softlyA case for deppingSend me a text messageFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries

In my 15 years of teaching violin, I’ve noticed a topic that is confusing for a lot of adult learners: how to structure their technique and warmup practice.In this blog post, I wanted to discuss six things that I think that every violinist should be practicing in some form at every practice session— some of these will be more geared towards intermediate to advanced players, but most will apply to beginners as well. I hope to give you a few more things to add to your practice routine and some ...

I’m joined violists Liz & Steph, the hosts of MusicianCentric Podcast. They share new research on how to practice smarter and the differences between viola and violin.Listen to MusicianCentric podcast hereMolly Gebrian episode / Susanna Klein episode--- Full blog post and transcriptFree violin warmups guideJoin the Violin Class newsletterSend me a text messageFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson in...

I’m sharing an interview with my private student, Carly. Carly started the violin in her late 20s and has made fast progress in the 2 years that we have been working together.She discusses how she’s been able to progress without having a ton of time to practice— in addition to learning violin, Carly is busy raising and homeschooling 4 young children.Send me a text messageFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagr...

Joining me on Violin Class this week is violin teacher Rachael Ridge, with whom I’ll be discussing:Body awarenessHow to relax and release tension as an adult learner.The importance of singingProper posture on violinAs well as her own journey with arthritis and how she’s been able to practice to avoid pain.Send me a text messageFor lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries

Vibrato Series 3/3. Did you know that certain styles of vibrato can be controversial? This episodes explores the most common mistakes violinists make at every level of their playing.In this episode, you’ll learn about what issues are most prevalent when violinists are learning vibrato in beginner, intermediate, and advanced stages of their studies.Links:Vibrato Masterclass - Live online class April 13th Free vibrato ebookAccompanying blog post | video versionViolin Class newsletterOther...