Success with the Violin and Life

Most people are spending more time and effort than is needed when practicing the violin. Learning violin skills and techniques can be easier than you might think! Whether it is playing faster, shifting confidently, developing a fine vibrato, or perfecting your spiccato, seasoned violin/viola teacher, Ruth Shilling, shares with you concepts, strategies, and tips that will put you on the shortest, easiest route to your goals. And an added benefit is that these same success principles and...
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Most people are spending more time and effort than is needed when practicing the violin. Learning violin skills and techniques can be easier than you might think! Whether it is playing faster, shifting confidently, developing a fine vibrato, or perfecting your spiccato, seasoned violin/viola teacher, Ruth Shilling, shares with you concepts, strategies, and tips that will put you on the shortest, easiest route to your goals. And an added benefit is that these same success principles and skills can be applied to the rest of your life, too! There are step-by-step strategies for solving difficulties as well as exercises to improve your overall technique. Memorable mini-stories from the author's own experiences help you remember key concepts and principles, and it's all in an easy-to-read format, including an index, so that you can either browse quickly through or read what you want to know in more depth. This book is especially for you: * Music students playing violin, viola, or cello * Parents helping your children succeed-instilling capability and confidence * Adult string players upgrading your skills and technique * Music teachers looking for some fresh ideas The Best Strategy: The Least Amount of Effort and the Shortest Amount of Time This is #1 in the Violin Success Series. #2 is "Performing at Your Best: A Musician's Guide."Find more information about these book at successviolin.com.