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Violin Class is a podcast for the non-professional violinist and violin enthusiast. Join me to learn what you should know about the instrument, technique tips, practicing, the repertoire, and history of the violin, from the perspective of a professional violinist and violin teacher. Hosted by Julia Reddy, www.violinclass.co; contact: violinclasspod@gmail.com</p>
In this episode, I guide you through the process of buying and upgrading your violin, from factory-made models to handcrafted luthier instruments.
I’ll share tips on when to upgrade your violin, what to listen for when choosing one, and where to start your research.
Accompanying blog post
Violin Class newsletter
For private lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.
I've talked a lot about violin warmups and technique exercises that you should be doing at the beginning of your practice session, but it’s just as important to look at how to end our practice.
The way we end our practice session sets up the beginning of the next day’s work, and ideally we end wanting to go on and not in a mountain of frustration (although that happens, too!)
Here’s my suggestion for ending your violin practice: the R/R/R method.
For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.
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 post
the Strad Podcast
Articles by Davina:
Why don't string players practice pizzicato
The importance and difficulty of playing softly
A case for depping
For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.
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 ideas for how to practice them.
Full blog post
Free warmup guide
For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.
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 here
Molly Gebrian episode / Susanna Klein episode
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Full blog post and transcript
Free violin warmups guide
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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.
For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.
Joining me on Violin Class this week is violin teacher Rachael Ridge, with whom I’ll be discussing:
As well as her own journey with arthritis and how she’s been able to practice to avoid pain.
For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.
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 ebook
Accompanying blog post | video version
Violin Class newsletter
Other vibrato episodes: Part 2 | Part 1
For lesson inquiries, contact me here or email me at violinclasspod@gmail.com.
For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.
Violin Class Website | Instagram | Lesson inquiries
For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.
Vibrato series 2/3
Learning vibrato is such an important rite of passage when it comes to learning the violin. It's something that every violin student strives for and something that sometimes feels impossible to learn.
However, vibrato is not a beginner technique, and I completely understand the frustration when it comes to wanting to play with a beautiful sound but not having vibrato in your toolbox.
Here are some things that you can start doing even as a beginner, even in your first year of violin playing to get ready to learn vibrato.
Links:
Vibrato Masterclass - Live online class April 13th:
Free vibrato ebook
Accompanying blog post
Violin Class newsletter
Other vibrato episodes: Part 1 | Part 3
For lesson inquiries, contact me here or email me at violinclasspod@gmail.com.
For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.
Vibrato Series 1/3.
Learning vibrato is a long process, but there is a method to it. With the right guidance, a lot of practice and a whole lot of patience, you can learn vibrato and add it to your playing.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
Links:
Vibrato Masterclass - Live online class April 13th:
Free vibrato ebook
Accompanying blog post | video version
Violin Class newsletter
Other vibrato episodes: Part 2 | Part 3
For lesson inquiries, contact me here or email me at violinclasspod@gmail.com.
For lesson inquiries, contact me at violinclass.co/contact or violinclasspod@gmail.com.
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
New episodes every Monday.
Follow Scamanda on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.
