This article is written by Gregory, member of Julia’s Violin Academy Last time I wrote about several items that I have found to be most helpful to me as I continue my journey learning to play the violin at  Julia’s Violin Academy (JVA). To recap, previously I discussed how practicing regularly, developing meaningful practice plans, [...]

Playing the violin is not easy. Violinists have to make their fingers do all sorts of weird movements and hold their instrument in a way that feels unnatural. Many people practice for years to move past the basics. It's no wonder so many people say it is one of the most difficult instruments of all! [...]

This article is written by Gregory, member of Julia’s Violin Academy In early January 2021 I joined  Julia’s Violin Academy (JVA) as an absolute beginner violinist. At 59 years old I had never before made any serious attempt to play a musical instrument and to be honest I was a little skeptical that I would [...]

In violin playing, there is a wide variety of bowing techniques you can use to make your pieces sound great. Whether you are a professional violinist or want to play for fun, gaining a full understanding of the different types of bowing techniques can be very helpful. Not only can it help you to get [...]