Violin
One-to-one teaching built on posture, tone and reading, in that order.
Fix one thing at a time, properly
Most playing problems are one physical habit wearing several disguises. Rather than correcting five symptoms a week, we find the habit underneath and change that.
It is slower for a fortnight and much faster for a year.
What we actually work on
- 01
Posture and set-up
How the violin and bow are held decides almost everything that follows. This is where a beginner starts and where a returning player is usually fixed.
- 02
Tone and bow control
Weight, speed and contact point. Those are the three things that turn a correct note into a note worth listening to.
- 03
Reading and rhythm
Reading fluently so that practising alone at home is productive instead of frustrating.
- 04
Repertoire you want to play
Technique is the means. We keep a piece on the stand that you actually want to finish.
Practice, rehearsal and playing with other people
Tell me where you are starting from
Complete beginner, returning after years away, or preparing for something specific, message me and I will tell you honestly what I would suggest.
