PEDAGOGY

Articles detailing the concepts that underlie my teaching method are grouped as separate topics below. I hope you will be able to utilize the principles of action, release and ease which permeate the exercises. Happy practicing!

Musicianship & Inspiration

Identifying musical phrases and creating characters to make your playing more emotional, lists of standard violin and chamber repertoire, and general wisdom for pursuing the life of a violinist.

The Body

Resources for balancing & strengthening, physical principles for playing, and injury treatment.

Right Arm & Hand

Using the bow to engage the string, with emphasis on the natural circles and springs in your arm and hand.

Left Arm & Hand

Principles & form for the left hand, softening, opening, shifting position, vertical movement, and vibrato.

How to Practice

Rules & guides for practicing, as well as scales & arpeggios.

Intonation

Everything you need to know about achieving perfect intonation.