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: [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 51
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Violin Scales 101 - Creative ideas to improve your playing
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Saturday, April 29th at 2pm (Eastern Time)
Scales should be fun!
In this live workshop, you'll learn:
- New ideas and creative ways to…
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.
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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.
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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:
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Challenges of adult beginner violinists, with Laurel Thomsen of Violin Geek
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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 par…
Is it me or my violin? Troubleshooting unpleasant sounds
You’re not sounding so hot in today’s violin practice session. Is it you or your violin?
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The diverse careers of modern violinists, feat Eric Mrugala of Violin Podcast
I'm joined by Eric Mrugala, a violinist and host of the Violin Podcast. We’re discussing the state of the career of a modern-day violinist, how that has changed with the rise of social media, and wha…
The best advice from an adult violin student | Student stories: Julia
I talk to my violin student Julia, who has been playing the violin for a bit over a year and a half and is what I would consider an example of a dedicated student of violin.
Julia gives her advice to …
How to analyze recordings to improve your playing
Active listening: a vital skill for all violinists. Learn how to source good recordings, which to avoid, whether it makes a difference to listen with video or audio, and then, the most important part…
The #1 thing you should be doing outside of practice
If you’re learning a piece of music, there’s one thing you really need to be doing outside of practice. Part 1/2
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How professional orchestra auditions work, with Evalynn Tyros
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In this episode, violist Evalynn Tyros gives you a behind-the-scene pers…
How to organize your violin practice to optimize your productivity
Tracking your progress and progress can be a great tool to keep you motivated and organized.
I will walk you through how to keep a practice journal effectively, and how to use it to keep your violin p…
Is practicing with a tuner a good idea?
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We all know that intonation is one of the biggest struggles we have as violinists. Digit…
When can you learn vibrato? A violin teacher's perspective.
When should you start learning vibrato?
I answer my #1 most asked question as a violin teacher. Listen to learn what I look for before starting vibrato, how long it takes to learn, when I personally …
A newbie’s guide to live classical concerts
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New to classical music? Start here!
The…
Setting up your space for violin practice
Do you have what you need to have a successful violin practice? Listen to find out what you need to set up your space (spoiler...it's not much).
In the second half, I cover some ideas and solutions fo…
What learning the violin as an adult is REALLY like || Student stories: Andres
In this episode, my private student Andres shares his story of how he came into the violin 5 years ago without any previous musical experience, and how he's been able to establish a consistent practi…
Why classical violinists don't improvise: A history
Classical violinists are expected to have the skills to play virtuosic repertoire, beautiful melodies, and sight read almost perfectly...so why can't most improvise over simple chord changes? The his…
5 mistakes you're making in your violin practice
These are the top 5 mistakes that we all make when practicing violin, and some tips to correct them.