Why Historical Violinists Tune to A=415 (and Why You Should Try It)
A semitone lower, a whole new palette: what A=415 changes in resonance, response, and phrasing, and how to try it without a new setup.
Starting Your Historically Informed Journey – Without a Baroque Setup
Curious about HIP but still on a modern violin? Start with mindset and sound, not equipment – and let the historical tools come later.
Mindful Practice for the Modern Violinist
When practice stops being punishment and becomes awareness, everything changes – sound, ease, and the way you feel with the violin in your hands.
Rediscovering the Violin in Adulthood: A Journey of Sound, Sensitivity, and Self
Returning to the violin is not starting from zero – it is using everything you have lived to shape a more personal, resonant sound.
The Art of Adjustment – First Steps Toward a Historically Informed Setup
Small, reversible changes to your setup can open new colours and resonance – without giving up the instrument you already love.