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Through 11 hands-on lessons learn a systematic vibrato method that will take any violin, viola, or fiddle student with no vibrato experience to an expressive, consistent vibrato in 3-6 months.

More experienced players will gain skills for improving their vibrato technique while learning to create more seamlessness and variety, in preparation for various applications across the Classical music time periods, as well as other music genres.

You'll learn how to troubleshoot and fix issues common with students trying to learn vibrato, such as a vibrato that makes you sound out of tune, issues with the 1st or 4th fingers, a vibrato that is too fast or too slow, as well as issues with form, cohesiveness, initiation, and continuous vibrato.

We'll explore ideas for musical interpretation, cover historical and modern applications of vibrato, the prerequisites needed for successfully learning vibrato, vibrato warm-ups, and even a flashy modern vibrato cousin great for adding to your Rock or Blues improvisations.

Along the way, enjoy samples of various vibrato styles performed by Laurel Thomsen through Classical favorites, fiddle tunes, and some of Laurel's original compositions. Additionally, links to a variety of articles help us dive deeper into the history and applications of vibrato.

To keep you on track, lessons end with a recap of what you should practice, consider, and remember. Similarly, several PDF practice outlines and a detailed six month weekly practice program PDF ensure you are organizing the various exercises effectively, all the while seeing and hearing your progressive achievements.

Happy Practicing!
What are the requirements?

    violin or viola and bow
    generally good intonation (ability to play in tune)
    a generally good sense of timing/rhythm
    metronome (optional, but helpful)

What am I going to get from this course?

    Over 31 lectures and 2 hours of content!
    develop a consistent and beautiful vibrato, from the beginning stages of the technique through advanced applications
    fix vibrato issues that may have previously held you back, such as a vibrato that is too fast or too slow, inconsistent, non-existent, as well as issues with particular fingers
    demystify vibrato and take it from a technique you either "get" or you don't, to an achievable, expressive tool you can master
    understand and apply the most appropriate vibrato for each musical situation, phrase, and genre
    understand the historical and modern applications of vibrato for masterful interpretations
    learn to apply the right kind of vibrato to fiddle waltzes and airs, plus, add a dose of cool with a Rock and Blues vibrato technique

What is the target audience?

    violin and viola students who have had at least some experience on the instrument and can generally play in tune
    string teachers who want to learn a systematic approach for developing vibrato to pass along to their students
    cello or bass students who want a method for learning vibrato that can be easily applied their instruments
    all string players who want to add beauty, color, intensity, and passion to the music they play

nJoy!