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A dedicated starting point for adults beginning the violin. Explore lessons on violin setup, bow hold, left-hand organization, first notes and finger patterns, music reading, rhythm, scales, early technique, practice, and beginning repertoire.

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How to Pull Sound Out of the Violin (Instead of Pressing Into the String)

04/13/2026
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Clean String Crossings on the Violin | Stop Hitting Other Strings

03/08/2026
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The Role of Thumb in the Violin Bow Hold for Best Results

07/05/2023
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How to Practice Playing with a Metronome as a Violinist

How to Practice Playing with a Metronome as a Violinist

04/20/2023
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Don’t halt your progress reading numbers and not notes

04/19/2023
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Fundamentals of Clean String Crossings on the Violin

Fundamentals of Clean String Crossings on the Violin

02/25/2023
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Which is Better, Used or New Violin?

01/31/2023
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How to play two strings at once with good tone on the violin

11/23/2022
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Improve Your Bowing in Just 15 Minutes a Day

07/16/2022
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Violin Bow Wrist Movement: How to Develop a Fluid Bow Arm and Beautiful Tone

07/09/2022
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