Violin Tone, Technique & Repertoire

This collection of articles explores violin tone, technique, and repertoire from the Broadbent School of Violin Artistry.
Here you will find studies on tone production, intonation, bow coordination, shifting, and musical interpretation drawn directly from violin repertoire.
Many of these articles accompany demonstration videos and offer practical ideas that can be explored thoughtfully in your practice.
Rather than quick fixes, the goal is to develop a deeper understanding of how violin technique supports tone, expression, and musical freedom.
Foundations
Listening & Intonation
Tone
Sight Reading & Rhythm
Repertoire
Musicality
Technique
Positions
Practice
Seasonal Studies
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Heather Kaye2026-03-09 11:30:262026-03-09 16:07:01Vivaldi Violin Concerto in A Minor – Allegro | Violin Performance
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Heather Kaye2026-03-08 22:10:412026-03-09 17:16:13Clean String Crossings on the Violin | Stop Hitting Other Strings
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Heather Kaye2026-03-08 16:24:072026-03-08 21:59:33Bach A Minor Violin Concerto – 3rd Movement Practice (Measures 82–90)
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Heather Kaye2023-07-05 07:15:262025-01-27 11:41:00The Role of Thumb in the Violin Bow Hold for Best Results
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Heather Kaye2023-07-03 15:18:252025-01-27 11:42:30How To Play Flat Keys In Tune Like A Pro
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Heather Kaye2023-07-03 12:08:492025-01-27 12:08:11B flat, B, C and D Two Octave Major Scales in 2nd Position on the Violin
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Heather Kaye2023-06-28 11:49:222025-01-27 12:15:56Self-correcting With Video
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Heather Kaye2023-05-26 19:18:022025-01-27 13:50:40Kreisler’s Praeludium and Allegro Practice Tips
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Heather Kaye2023-05-25 18:11:362025-01-27 13:52:26How to Practice Shifting to Third Position
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Heather Kaye2023-04-20 15:06:302025-01-27 13:56:16How to Practice Playing with a Metronome as a Violinist
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Heather Kaye2023-04-19 16:21:552025-01-27 14:05:32Don’t halt your progress reading numbers and not notes