by Lora | Jan 21, 2020 | Adult learners, Violin Ergonomics, Where Does It Hurt, Where Does It Hurt & How To Fix It, Your physique
It’s easier to grasp and understand It was conceived by and FOR musicians It seems less abstract and more concrete It’s possible to do in a “do it yourself” approach It requires very little monetary investment The thing I LOVE about Body...
by Lora | Feb 7, 2011 | Your physique
I had a student some time ago who had the sweatiest hands I have ever seen. But it wasn’t just ordinary sweat…this was like battery-acid-sweat. He would leave little puddles on his fingerboard, and would have to get his fingerboard planed every year. He would rust out...
by Lora | Sep 30, 2010 | Bow hand technique, Your physique
A great bow arm is one of the most beautiful things to watch! It’s as smooth as butter, and looks so effortless, it commands enough power to project over an entire orchestra, or it can play astoundingly soft….yet the purity of sound will still penetrate to...
by Lora | Sep 14, 2010 | Left hand technique, Your physique
So you’re proud of that opposeable thumb? Well, if you play the violin, you know why it can sometimes be more trouble than it’s worth. This post was inspired by another question from one of my YouTube viewers. It’s a very common problem, so I decided to...
by Lora | May 1, 2010 | Your physique
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