Helen Li

A simple trick I wish I learned sooner 🎻
Rest the scroll against a wall and let the wall hold the violin. It’s a simple way to check whether your left shoulder and hand are carrying unnecessary tension.

Many people don’t realize how much tension they’re carrying until they take the instrument out of the equation for a moment.

Try it for 30 seconds and notice what it feels like.

Is it just me or has this year’s weather been absolutely chaotic. After months of snow and grey skies, the city finally feels warm again. Hopefully it stays that way.

good shifting starts before the finger even moves 🎻

a lot of tension and inconsistent intonation comes from trying to shift with just the hand or fingers alone

instead, think about moving the entire arm together as one connected motion
the finger simply arrives with the arm, not after it

once everything moves together, shifting starts to feel smoother, lighter, and way more controlled ✨

Me acting classy on stage then destroying a whole meal after. 😂

It’s been a while… Here’s where is my husband but on violin 🎻.

Beginner Bow control starts with the right hand 🎻

Here are 3 simple exercises to build strength and control.
Master the basics, and everything else becomes easier.

A little weekend day in the life. 😀 Busy but fulfilling day.

If you keep hitting other strings, it’s not random 🎻
It’s usually your bow angle or arm level throwing things off.
Fix the small details, and your sound instantly gets cleaner.