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
Episodes
50 episodes
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 ...
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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 ...
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24:57
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
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38:03
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...
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25:25
On practicing smarter and violin vs. viola, with Liz and Steph from MusicianCentric
I’m joined violists Liz & Steph, the hosts of MusicianCentric Podcast. They share new research on how to practice smarter and the differences between viola and violin.Listen to MusicianCentric podcast
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Making time for violin in a busy season of life | Student Stories: Carly
I’m sharing an interview with my private student, Carly. Carly started the violin in her late 20s and has made fast progress in the 2 years that we have been working together.She discusses how she’s been able to progress without ha...
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Posture and body awareness for adult learners, with Rachael Ridge
Joining me on Violin Class this week is violin teacher Rachael Ridge, with whom I’ll be discussing:Body awarenessHow to relax and release tension as an adult ...
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7 top vibrato mistakes, explained
Vibrato Series 3/3. Did you know that certain styles of vibrato can be controversial? This episodes explores the most common mistakes violinists make at every level of their playing.In this episode, you’ll learn about what issu...
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Preparing for vibrato as a beginner
Vibrato series 2/3Learning vibrato is such an important rite of passage when it comes to learning the violin. It's something that every violin student strives for and something that sometimes feels impossible to learn.Howev...
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24:15
The ultimate guide to learning vibrato
Vibrato Series 1/3. Learning vibrato is a long process, but there is a method to it. With the right guidance, a lot of practice and a whole lot of patience, you can learn vibrato and add it to your playing.In this episode, you’l...
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24:09
Practicing strategies: how to make progress when time is limited
So much to practice and so little time: I think this is a feeling that a lot of us can relate to. I'm going to show you how you can continue to progress on the violin even if you're limited by your schedule.In this episode, I discuss: ...
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An adult violin student shares her advice | Student stories: Lisa
This week, I’m sharing a conversation with my private student Lisa, who has been playing the violin for 2 years. She shares her advice for beginners and how she makes music a meaningful part of her life.Join the Violin Class newsletter ...
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How to immerse yourself in the violin world - in 7 steps
They say the best way of learning a language quickly and completely is total immersion, and the same is true for violin. In this episode, I walk you through a day-in-the-life of a conservatory student and give you ideas for creating an immersiv...
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How to play faster on violin: a step-by-step method
I delve into nitty-gritty of playing the violin faster, and share the steps to building up speed while maintaining clarity.For lesson inquiries, email me at violinclasspod@gmail.com.Join the Violin Class newsletter for extra tidb...
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24:09
A violin teacher's advice to adult beginner violinists
I share some advice to adult violin learners who are just starting, including setting realistic goals, the importance of regular practice, choosing the right resources, when to start lessons, and the benefits of active listening. J...
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28:08
Common beginner violinist mistakes and how to fix them
I dive into some of the common mistakes I run into as a violin teacher, and some of the solutions (sometimes quick, sometimes less quick) to fix them.
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30:17
Creating a musical community: The key to growing as a violinist
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20:26
From beginner violinist to playing in a band | Student Stories: Jamie
This week, I’m sharing a conversation with my former student, who has been playing the violin for 3 years. We discuss how she was able to join a band and performed a live show after playing violin for a few month, and how she makes time for pra...
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A look into my scales routine
I walk you through my routine for practicing my scales, including slow and acceleration scales, different bowing patterns, and arpeggios. To read the full show notes and extra tidbits, join the Violin Class newsletter here:
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28:21
Violin Scales 101 - Creative ideas to improve your playing
Sign up for the Creative Scales Workshop/violinclass.co/events/scalesSaturday, April 29th at 2pm (Eastern Time)Scales should be fun!In this live workshop, you'l...
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Jazz violin for classical players, with Matt Holborn of Jazz Violin Podcast
Although we mainly stick with classical violin here on Violin Class, I have a lot of jazz-curious listeners. That's why I’ve invited Matt Holborn of the Jazz Violin podcast to join me. Join the Violin Class newsletter for more bonus con...
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47:58
The Art of Violin Repairs, with Rozie and Jerry of OMO podcast
I'm joined by luthiers Rozie Deloach and Jerry Lynn of OMO podcast: The Romance & Reality of violin makers. Join the Violin Class newsletter for more bonus content with each new episode:
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45:45
Avoiding burnout in practicing (mini)
Four strategies for avoiding burnout when practicing the violin, including cutting down on practice time, mixing up your routine, taking short breaks, and giving yourself space.Resources mentioned:Free download: Violin War...
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10:41
Challenges of adult beginner violinists, with Laurel Thomsen of Violin Geek
To read the full show notes and extra tidbits, join the Violin Class newsletter here:violinclass.co/newsletterCheck out Laurel Thomsen - T...
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Top mistakes beginner violinists make and how to fix them
In this episode, we’re going to look at one of the first things I want my private violin students to learn how to do— diagnosing these errors on your own and having the tools to fix them. This is part 2/2 of troubleshooting unpleas...
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