JULIA'S VIOLIN BLOG

Download Amazing Grace free violin sheet music and learn how to play this beautiful classic piece! I have three different versions of Amazing Grace available for you to try, plus insights and practice tips to help you learn the music. Novice Version - Violin Sheet Music Amazing Grace FREE DOWNLOAD PDF Beginner Version - Violin [...]

If you have ever felt any tension while playing, read on and learn how to relax your left hand! Your left hand is probably the most essential part of your body when it comes to playing the violin: it does most of the work yet the right hand is the one that produces the sound. [...]

Learn the violin vibrato technique in a few easy steps! Learning violin vibrato is a huge step in working towards playing more musically and adding to your musical expertise. After you have learned the basics of posture, playing in tune, counting rhythm well, you will likely want to learn vibrato next. Vibrato is the small [...]

If you have always wanted to learn to play the violin or you already have some playing experience under your belt and now you're looking for violin books, I prepared a list of violin books that are the best in my opinion. Whether you're wondering which books are perfect for beginners or what book you [...]

Jam sessions are one of the best ways to improve your skills as a violin player and you will have a great time playing with other musicians. On the other hand, joining your first violin jam session can be a nerve-wracking experience! The fear of feeling left out, playing the wrong notes, and not knowing [...]

From contemporary pop music to traditional classical music, there's so much romantic violin music out there. Today we'll look at 15 of the most romantic tunes through different genres of music that sound so sweet on the violin. If you're still in a romantic mood after Valentine's Day, you might want to listen to, or [...]

Learn how to play Coldplay’s hit song with Viva la Vida sheet music and practice tips. Viva la Vida by Coldplay is such a great song, and I always have students asking me if they can learn the fun strings parts on violin. The good news is that this song works really well on the [...]

Traveling with a violin isn’t always easy. Maybe you’ve felt that tight knot in your stomach while standing at the boarding gate, wondering if the airline will let your instrument on board. You’ve probably searched for hours through airline policies, only to find vague or confusing answers. I know the feeling—because I’ve been there too! [...]

With the holidays coming up so soon, now is the perfect time to learn easy violin Christmas music. I've chosen 12 Christmas songs that are jolly, full of Christmas spirit, and will impress your family and neighbors. They are arrangements meant for beginners but maintain many of the traditional elements of the tunes so others [...]

A guide on violin geared tuning pegs Have you ever gotten frustrated trying to tune your violin? Have your pegs ever slipped in the middle of a rehearsal, or even during a performance? Violin pegs have remained relatively the same for hundreds of years, until quite recently when geared pegs entered the scene. These pegs [...]

Irish violin music is so captivating. The fast rhythms and catchy melodies just work so well on the instrument! Have you ever wondered how Irish music evolved? Today we're diving into the history of Celtic fiddle music and discussing the ins and outs of popular types of fiddle tunes. Ready to learn about Irish violin [...]

Explaining the violin chinrest pad and why you might want to use one Although you might not think about it much, the chinrest is more than just a functional part of the violin; the setup of your chinrest can dictate your entire playing experience! I've worked with so many students through the years who have benefitted [...]