Hi, I’m Julia— a professional violinist and violin teacher who shares resources for adult learners.
In addition to teaching online, I host Violin Class Podcast, where I share practical tips and aim to demystify classical violin for the amateur adult violinist.
Listen to my guest interview on the Strad podcast
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.
Here are some things that you can start doing even as a beginner, even in your first year of violin playing to get ready to learn vibrato.
What really goes into learning vibrato? It’s helpful to understand the steps involved before starting the technique, and that’s exactly what I’m covering in this episode.
So much to practice and so little time: I think this is a feeling that a lot of us can relate to. Here’s how you can continue to progress on the violin even if you're limited by your schedule.
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.
The best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself completely— here’s how you can do the same thing when learning violin
There’s something about being human that makes us want to play fast— here’s how to do it properly, step-by-step.
I share my advice for adult violin beginners from the perspective of a violin teacher. I discuss setting realistic goals, the importance of regular practice, choosing the right resources, and the benefits of active listening.
Violin Scales and Arpeggios: free beginner sheet music of all 12 1-octave major scales and arpeggios