Rozanna's Blog

Violin & viola players are often focused on the upper body, when it comes to technique, particularly in the arms, hands/fingers & shoulders. But it's really impossible to separate whats going...

Scientists* refer to 3 parts of the brain in terms of how functionality occurs in human beings: the Reptilian or Lizard brain, the Paleomammalian or old Mammal and the Neomammalian...

The starting point in playing may include the very matter of breathing, breathing awareness, and discovering how expanding our breathing awareness impacts technique. 

The question of quality when it comes to color violins is a question we hear quite often  Color violin offerings have been around for many years. This posting will address some of the questions, truths, and falsehoods that may be associated with these instruments.

Just as dancers must support their upper bodies properly to dance skillfully, so too string players need to become aware of the functionality of the abdominals and not overuse the shoulders.

Inspiration From Canada.. After leading a nos. of classes & private sessions here in Canada I'm going to share some key points for the benefit of attendees and others. Thank...

When I learned that Little Miss Flint had her pink violin stolen and when offered her pick of a replacement violin, I was both delighted and honored she would choose our Tie Dye Violin. Mari Copeni came to national attention for her passionate fight to make clean drinking water available to the citizens of Flint […]

by Rozanna Weinberger Elbow height can seem like such an illusive issue for many string players. Having studied with teachers like Karen Tuttle, who had a ‘natural approach to technique’ and pointed out the necessity of arm/back weight vs. force to produce sound, it is impossible to really gage the correct elbow height if its […]