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 Kaye2022-07-09 05:15:502026-04-13 20:31:41Violin Bow Wrist Movement
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Heather Kaye2022-07-01 15:00:422025-01-27 15:47:1010 tips how to play more in tune on the violin
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Heather Kaye2022-06-14 13:33:222025-01-27 15:52:23Left Hand Posture for Violin
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Heather Kaye2022-02-13 15:53:182025-01-27 15:54:00Satie’s Gymnopédie no.1 Violin and Piano
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Heather Kaye2022-01-01 16:39:172025-01-27 15:50:26Left Hand Finger Strengthening Exercises for Violinists
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Heather Kaye2021-12-30 20:32:592025-01-27 15:49:00Why You Need to Study Violin Positions to Take your Playing to the Next Level
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Heather Kaye2021-12-30 16:57:412025-01-28 11:05:37How to Learn Positions on the Violin
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Heather Kaye2021-12-30 14:40:032025-01-28 11:10:17How to Find Fourth Fifth and Sixth position
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Heather Kaye2021-12-30 09:17:272025-01-28 11:14:40Proper Violin Bow Arm Elbow Levels, Elbow Elevator
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Heather Kaye2021-12-29 10:32:062025-01-28 11:18:04How to Play Faster (Increase Speed) on the Violin
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Heather Kaye2021-12-29 09:57:132025-01-28 11:48:25How to Play a G Harmonic Minor Scale on the Violin
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Heather Kaye2021-12-29 08:38:422025-01-28 11:50:08Proper Violin Bow Arm Movement Prep Exercise for Violinists