Do you experience recurring violin pain from over-playing, tension, or misalignment in your posture? After a busy month of performances and rehearsals on top of my regular teaching schedule, the old pain in my left shoulder flared up again. I’ve… Read More »How To Deal With Recurring Violin Pain
Neck pain is a common issue for those who play the violin. This is often exacerbated by a lack of understanding about functional anatomy and kinesiology. Unfortunately, many of us were taught from our earliest violin lessons to play with… Read More »How to Hold the Violin to Relieve Neck Pain
There is no denying that playing the violin puts the body in an unnatural position. Even when assuming the most balanced form, the inherently lopsided stance required of the violinist can take its toll on the shoulders, neck, and back… Read More »How to Solve Shoulder Pain for Violinists