Violin is no easy instrument, there are many difficult techniques and theories that can be pretty confusing at first. Not to worry, we have some tips for practicing so you can conquer all the hurdles of playing the violin.

Seems pretty easy, right? However, for those of us who struggle with procrastination, we know that the hardest part of any task is getting started. Rather than putting off a long practice session, tell yourself “I am just going to open the violin case and play for five minutes”. You will likely be surprised at how easy it is once you get started and end up practicing for much longer!

Struggling with a particularly tricky line of notes? Make it more challenging to make it easier! Play through the line with different rhythms or with opposite bowing. This will lead to better retention of the line as you are required to remember the notes well enough to play with the additional challenge. Once you can do that, playing the passage in its original form will be much easier!

Mia Grybas has been studying violin since she was 3 years old and has 15+ years experience teaching violin to anyone of any age who wishes to learn. She attended University of Windsor for Drama in Education and Community and completed Teachers College for Primary/Junior. Being a French supply teacher for elementary schools, MIA is especially great with beginner students as she infuses classical training with a contemporary twist. With Mia, you will learn the foundation while having fun.