Learn Violin your way with a TakeLessons expert

How you hold your violin makes a huge difference in the way you sound. Below, violin teacher Julie P. shares some helpful tips on how to hold a violin properly... As a beginner violin student, you know that posture is very important when playing the violin. Since there aren’t any keys to push, every sound is created by forming precise angles with the violin and bow. Below are some tips on how to hold a violin properly and how to find the best posture to support your playing. 1. Sit o

If you want to be a successful violinist, you need to learn proper technique, and that starts with your violin bow hold. Unfortunately, it's easy to pick up bad habits. Austin, TX violin teacher Naomi S. is here to help; follow this guide to master your violin bow hold and improve your sound... Proper violin bow hold is imperative to building a foundation as a budding violinist, but bow hold can be one of the most challenging aspects to master on the violin. Your bow hold affects your bow

Reducing tension while playing the violin is extremely important. After all, relaxing your muscles is one of the keys to producing a smooth sound. Below, violin teacher Carol Beth L. shares five exercises for helping reduce tension while playing the violin.  Are you having a difficult time perfecting your violin playing? Very often, violin students have trouble producing a good sound when they aren't properly relaxed. High-level players learn, among other things, to eliminate te

The most valuable skill you can develop as a violinist is learning how to read violin sheet music. While it’s possible to learn to play “by ear,” being able to read music can open up a whole new musical world for you! There are many different kinds of music notes. Guitarists often read off of charts outlining the chord progressions for the song. Drummers have a rhythm chart showing them what to play. As a violinist, however, you'll most likely be reading violin sheet music. What is v

Think you're too old to learn how to play the violin? Nonsense! Take a look as Los Angeles teacher Travis H. dispels the myth and explains why taking music lessons as a later age can actually be beneficial...     You’ve always wanted to learn the violin. As a child, you begged your parents for violin lessons but they said you were too young. They told you to wait until you were a bit older.  So, you waited and now you’re an adult. You’re out of school and have a full-time j

One of the best things about playing an instrument is getting to play with other musicians. Below, violin teacher Naomi Cherie S. shares some fun and easy violin duets you can play with your musical friends... Sure, playing violin solos can bring you hours of joy. But let’s face it; when it comes to playing music, sometimes it’s the more the merrier! Not only can it be more fun to add another musician to your ensemble, but playing duets can actually benefit you in many ways, too. For

  Are you a beginner violinist who needs some guidance on what type of violin strings to purchase? Below, violin teacher Montserrat P. shares some expert tips on how to choose the best violin strings... Choosing the best violin strings for your instrument is extremely important. Finding the proper strings guarantees you'll be able to play your violin to its full potential, which leads you to achieve more efficient development as a musician. Unfortunately, if you don't have the ri

When it comes to learning violin there are several different options. While in-person lessons are great for some, have you considered learning violin online? From violin tutorials to online lessons, Naomi Cherie S. breaks down 10 reasons you may want to learn violin online... A lot of non-musicians are surprised when I tell them that I offer violin classes online via video chat. At first, they don't know what to make of it, but when I explain that violin lessons online offer all the basi

                              Are you a violin player who has difficulty with your fourth finger? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with the challenge of mastering this particular finger. Luckily, there are some effective tips and techniques that can help.  Read on to learn how to tackle the violin fourth finger challenge!  How Can I Improve My Fourth Finger Vibrato Violin? If you're looking to improve your four

Whether you’re a violinist looking to get ready for a wedding performance or you’re the one saying ‘I do’ and you want to find the best violin wedding songs, you’re in the right place! Below, violin teacher Julie P. shares violin wedding music and helpful tips for preparing and performing... Wedding season is both an exciting and stressful time for violinists and the couple tying the knot. There are many weddings, high demand, planning the perfect day, and so much more.  Whether