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 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
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Heather Kaye2019-11-19 10:03:522025-01-28 15:49:47Why I Moved My Private Violin Studio Online
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Heather Kaye2017-04-08 03:01:572025-01-28 15:51:54Shoulder Rests – To Use or Not To Use
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Heather Kaye2017-03-17 14:32:352025-01-28 15:53:5011 PRACTICAL STEPS FOR PLAYING MUSICALLY
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Heather Kaye2017-01-18 15:41:142025-01-28 15:55:23Three Steps to Developing a Healthy Violin Vibrato
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Heather Kaye2017-01-13 14:08:382025-01-28 15:56:39How to Write Your Goals Into Reality
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Heather Kaye2017-01-09 19:33:202025-01-28 15:58:49FIVE STEP GOAL (SYSTEM) SETTING FORMULA