Violin Class
Violin Class is a podcast for the non-professional violinist and violin enthusiast. Join me to learn what you should know about the instrument, technique tips, practicing, the repertoire, and history of the violin, from the perspective of a professional violinist and violin teacher.
Hosted by Julia Reddy, www.violinclass.co; contact: violinclasspod@gmail.com
Violin Class
Latest Episodes
50. Buying a violin: a guide (and when to upgrade)
In this episode, I guide you through the process of buying and upgrading your violin, from factory-made models to handcrafted luthier instruments.I’ll share tips on when to upgrade your violin, what to listen for when choosing one, and ...
49. 3 effective ways to end your violin practice
I've talked a lot about violin warmups and technique exercises that you should be doing at the beginning of your practice session, but it’s just as important to look at how to end our practice.The way we end our practice session sets up ...
48. How professionals practice, with Davina Shum of the Strad
I’m joined by cellist and online editor of the Strad, Davina Shum. We discuss practicing, careers in classical music, and practical tips for adult learners.Full blog post
47. 6 violin techniques you should practice every day
In my 15 years of teaching violin, I’ve noticed a topic that is confusing for a lot of adult learners: how to structure their technique and warmup practice.In this blog post, I wanted to discuss six things that I think that every violini...