It's no secret that in order to play the violin to the best of our abilities, we need to stay relaxed. However, that is much easier said than done! In this post, I'll share 5 different practice techniques you can employ for various spots of tension.

Vibrato is not something that typically just happens overnight; it is a learning process consisting of four stages. In this post, you'll learn the four stages of violin vibrato and what steps to take to level up.

In this post, I'll share the important skills you are learning or reviewing in each piece in Suzuki Book 1.

In this post, you'll learn about five super common practice mistakes and how to fix them.

In this post, I'll cover all the basics of violin bow technique for beginners including how to hold the bow, how to move the bow, how to bow straight, the balance of the bow fingers, how to produce and change your sound, and how to develop fluidity.

In this post, I'll be sharing the top 5 underrated violin concertos in my personal opinion.

In this post, you'll learn what trills are, how to recognize them in musical notation, how to play them, and 5 different violin trill exercises.

In this post, I share my top 5 favorite ways to practice violin double stops.

Violin "death grip" is the result of too much tension in your left hand. This is vital to get rid of quickly, as it could eventually lead to injury. In this post, I'll share 5 exercises to reduce left hand tension.

In this post, I rank all 10 Suzuki books in order of how much I like them.

In this post, I'll share five beginner-friendly fiddle tunes including the free sheet music to get you in the Irish spirit this St. Patrick's Day.