Henriette De VrijerIn these extraordinary times, as music teachers, we need to come together and share resources to…I have been teaching online for 8 years, and I have made two videos about online lessons, one for Music Teachers and one for Parents and…Mar 20, 2020Mar 20, 2020
Henriette De VrijerViolin Practice: intergrated learning“Scales played in the correct musical way are very exciting and rewarding” and so too are studies. Shock, horror, disbelief resound across…Mar 16, 2020Mar 16, 2020
Henriette De VrijerHow to Play Go Tell Aunt Rhody on the ViolinDay 9 of the Learn to Play the Violin in 30 Days course is a violin lesson about how to play Go Tell Aunt Rhody on the Violin. Do check it…Mar 15, 2020Mar 15, 2020
Henriette De VrijerEffective Violin Practice“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones” ConfuciusJan 30, 2020Jan 30, 2020
Henriette De VrijerThe Gold Standard: 10 tips for Effective Violin PracticeI have noticed in my violin studio that new students sometimes have very little idea how to go about practising violin. In this blog, I…Jan 21, 2020Jan 21, 2020
Henriette De VrijerAdvanced Tuning on the ViolinTuning a violin is a skill which will develop over time, and I notice in my day-to-day practice that even players who are really quite…Jan 9, 2020Jan 9, 2020
Henriette De VrijerBuying a Violin — Pro-Am StringsBuying a violin can be an exciting, yet scary moment when you will find yourself asking lots of questions, without immediately finding an…Jan 6, 2020Jan 6, 2020
Henriette De Vrijer7 Reasons why you should be Playing on your Fingertips on the ViolinI come across a fair number of violin students who have got into a habit of playing with flat left-hand fingers. These can differ from…Jul 3, 2019Jul 3, 2019
Henriette De VrijerMusic should engage, right?When we learn a musical instrument, whether as a beginner, improver or as an advanced player, the goal of music making must be to be…Jun 19, 2019Jun 19, 2019
Henriette De VrijerLooking after your violin in hot weatherSummer is here. How can we look after our instrument when the temperature rises?Jun 13, 2019Jun 13, 2019