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 Kaye2021-12-26 20:38:052025-01-28 12:09:32How to Retake the Violin Bow with Good Tone
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Heather Kaye2021-12-26 19:37:132025-01-28 12:12:35How to Play a Two Octave G Major Scale on the Violin
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Heather Kaye2021-12-26 17:37:402025-01-28 12:13:54Beginner Violin Scales
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Heather Kaye2021-12-26 10:48:462025-01-28 12:15:55How to Hold a Violin Bow Step by Step for Best Results
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Heather Kaye2021-12-17 19:04:002021-12-30 14:28:45How to Use the Tula Microphone with Macbook and iPhone for Online Teaching
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Heather Kaye2021-12-17 16:48:212025-01-28 12:24:07Christmas Carol Violin Duets
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Heather Kaye2021-11-30 11:00:432025-01-28 14:06:55Where to Find and Tips for Playing in Third Position on the Violin
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Heather Kaye2021-11-25 11:51:312025-01-28 14:10:30Best Gifts Violin Players
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Heather Kaye2021-09-21 10:20:012025-01-28 14:11:51Play Violin with Tomplay
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Heather Kaye2021-09-05 19:20:292025-01-28 14:15:18How to Hold a Violin Properly
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