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Violin and Viola Ergonomics

     Where have you heard this before? "It shouldn't hurt to be a child." Child abuse awareness! Right! Well - It shouldn't hurt to play the violin or viola! Talk about abuse! How can one be in a teachable state of mind when they are uncomfortable? How can anyone be musically expressive when they are in pain?

     Julie Lyonn Lieberman has just released a DVD::

Violin and Viola Ergonomics: Determine the Optimum Playing Position and Support for Your Body Type

  • Instrument position as determined by body-type;
  • Natural joint and muscle function;
  • Working with four planes for placement;
  • Individualizing your chin- and shoulder-rest to work more efficiently for you;
  • Creating supportive practice habits in a conducive environment;
  • Technical issues and their effect on instrument hold;
  • Postural issues and their effect on instrument hold;
  • Reprogramming muscular habits; and more…

     Many thanks to Julie for providing us with such valuable information!

Julie Lyonn Lieberman interview

You Are Your Instrument (book)

Violin and Viola Ergonomics: Determine the Optimum Playing Position and Support for Your Body Type (DVD)

 

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Services

and Products

Fingerboard Workbook Series

Map the Violin for Good

by Diane Allen

Visual, Kinesthetic

and Auditory study of

where the notes are

on the fingerboard.

First through eleventh positions.

order here

 

Services

with Diane Allen

Courses:

Fingerboard Geography

Bow Arm Boot Camp

Violin Master Class

Suzuki Institutes

Brain Gym Introduction

Public Speaking:

Violin, Teaching, and Parenting Topics

schedule here

 

Musician's Practice Log

Nurtured by Love: The Classic Approach to Talent Education

Practicing for Artistic Success: The Musician's Guide to Self-Empowerment

You Are Your Instrument

Zen in the Art of Archery

 

Suzuki Violin

Materials

Suzuki Violin School Volume 1 - Revised Edition (Book & CD) (Suzuki Violin School, Violin Part)

Suzuki Violin School Volume 2 Violin Part (Revised Edition) (Suzuki Violin School, Violin Part)

David Cerone Performs Suzuki Violin School (Volume 2) (Suzuki Method)

Suzuki Violin School -Volume 3 (Revisied Edition) (The Suzuki Method Core Materials)

Suzuki Violin School, Vol. 3

Suzuki Violin School: Violin Part (Suzuki Violin School Ser.: Vol.4)

David Cerone Performs Suzuki Violin School (Volume 4)

Suzuki Violin School, Violin Part (Suzuki Violin School Ser.: Vol.5)

Suzuki Violin School (Volume 5) (Suzuki Method)

David Nadien Performs Suzuki Violin School, Volume 3 (Suzuki Method Core Materials)

Suzuki Violin School: Violin Part, Volume 6

Suzuki Violin School, Vol. 6

Suzuki Violin School, Violin Part (Suzuki Violin School Ser.: Vol.7)

Suzuki Violin School Volume 7 CD

Suzuki Violin School, Violin Part (Suzuki Violin School Ser.: Vol.8)

Suzuki Violin School, Vol. 8 (Suzuki Method Core Materials)