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Violin & Viola Practice: Habits & Learning New Ones - Rozanna's Violins

Violin & Viola Practice: Habits & Learning New ...

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...

Violin & Viola Practice: Habits & Learning New ...

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...

Breathing & Bow Technique - Piecing The Elements Together - Rozanna's Violins

Breathing & Bow Technique - Piecing The Element...

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

Breathing & Bow Technique - Piecing The Element...

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

The Pros & Cons of Color Violins-Rozanna's Violins

The Pros & Cons of Color Violins

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...

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The Pros & Cons of Color Violins

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...

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Posture: The Basis of Good Technique-Rozanna's Violins

Posture: The Basis of Good Technique

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...

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Posture: The Basis of Good Technique

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...

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The Skeleton As Foundation of Efficient String Technique-Rozanna's Violins

The Skeleton As Foundation of Efficient String ...

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...

The Skeleton As Foundation of Efficient String ...

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...

Little Miss Flints New Violin & A Mission To In...

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...

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Little Miss Flints New Violin & A Mission To In...

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...

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