Two Obstacles to Great Violin Tone

Two Obstacles to Great Violin Tone

Beginners often struggle with producing good violin tone. They also often struggle to keep the bow straight, that is, parallel to the bridge. And they play with a “rusty elbow.” (Read on to learn what that is.) Coincidence? I think not! Straight bow is one...
Tone Production, De-Mystified

Tone Production, De-Mystified

Let’s face it—it is very easy to sound bad on the violin, and it is very hard to sound good! Of all the dozens of elements you could work on to improve your violin playing, the one thing that will give you the best return for your invested effort is a four lettered...