Violin Technique

How To Treat Violin-Related Pain and Injuries With Sotai

by kiyoe.matsuura
January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

For violinists who have struggled with playing-related pain despite trying countless remedies, a Japanese assisted-exercise method called Sotai may offer relief. Sotai practitioner Kenichi Kiyama, a professional violinist, martial artist, and the owner of Kiyama Bodyworks, LLC, explains how Sotai… Read More »How To Treat Violin-Related Pain and Injuries With Sotai

7 Ways To Improve Tone Quality For Beginner Violinists

by kiyoe.matsuura
December 27, 2022February 14, 2023

As a violin teacher, one of my top priorities is that my beginner students learn to produce a resonant tone quality. A few weeks ago, while listening to a seven-year-old student play, I found myself offering various reminders. “Straight bow!”… Read More »7 Ways To Improve Tone Quality For Beginner Violinists