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
Piano Accompaniments
Seasonal Studies
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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
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Heather Kaye2023-02-25 22:38:562025-01-27 14:06:52Fundamentals of Clean String Crossings on the Violin
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Heather Kaye2023-01-31 14:29:082025-01-27 14:22:51Which is Better, Used or New Violin?
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Heather Kaye2022-12-21 17:21:112025-01-27 15:17:42How Many Hours a Day Should You Practice the Violin for Best Results
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Heather Kaye2022-12-14 13:02:552025-01-27 15:25:24How to Pursue Playing with Others as a Dedicated Amateur Violinist
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Heather Kaye2022-12-08 17:22:442025-01-27 15:26:45How to Practice the Violin When You Have No Time