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 Kaye2020-12-28 16:57:542025-01-28 14:56:54Shoulder Rest, Yes or No – How to Know Whether or Not to Use
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Heather Kaye2020-12-21 22:13:332025-01-28 15:00:28How to Get Rid of Left Hand Tension While Playing the Violin
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Heather Kaye2020-06-05 12:26:222025-01-28 15:03:34Violin Repair & Care
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Heather Kaye2020-04-16 10:30:252025-01-28 15:05:34Violinist of the Month – Cristie Kephart-Downs
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Heather Kaye2020-04-01 19:57:042025-01-28 15:28:07Violin Position Training
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Heather Kaye2020-03-25 12:05:092025-01-28 15:22:45How to improve playing in positions on the violin
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Heather Kaye2020-03-09 13:00:172025-01-28 15:37:40How to Play in Tune in Higher Positions
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Heather Kaye2020-03-03 18:10:082025-01-28 15:39:39Violinist of the Month – Alyssa Kuhn
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Heather Kaye2020-02-06 08:43:562020-02-06 09:07:51Violinist of the Month – Susan Stephenson
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Heather Kaye2020-01-31 16:25:132020-01-31 19:47:36Violin Diaries, op.1
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Heather Kaye2020-01-15 16:29:452020-01-15 17:35:16Violinist of the Month – Jann Cook
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Heather Kaye2019-11-20 09:31:002025-01-28 15:47:32Why Study Violin Online