Mount Airy Violin Lessons
Joseph Arnold, violinist
In-Home Violin Lessons Available For Residents of Mt. Airy & Chestnut Hill
"In the time I have been taking lessons with him I have experienced more progress in improving my technique than any time previously." - Jessica R., student
What does it take to become a virtuoso violinist?
There are two ingredients: Mastery
To achieve mastery, you need to take lessons from masterful teachers, to practice every day, to learn a varied repertoire, and to perform both solo and with ensembles.
Effortlessness
To achieve effortlessness, you need to learn how to let go of tension, how to relieve stress, and how to use your body fluidly and efficiently. The best method for learning this that I've found is the Alexander Technique.
"Effortless Mastery"
To me, real virtuosity is best defined as "effortless mastery." I believe the greatest signs of virtuosity are a true mastery of the craft and a sense of ease and play, even in the most demanding of circumstances.
Joseph Arnold
My own journey to "effortless mastery"
The traditional cultural images of the virtuoso is someone who has slaved away at their craft, is under tremendous pressure to perform perfectly, and practices until their fingers bleed.
When I was at conservatory, I embodied this approach perfectly - until my arms started to hurt from playing with so much effort and tension.
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The Alexander Technique taught me that the best way to achieve mastery was without the pain and strain. I am now free of pain and my violin-playing has been totally transformed for the better.
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Many violin teachers can help you or your child achieve mastery, but very few have a systematic approach to achieving effortlessness.
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As an Alexander Technique teacher, I am uniquely qualified to help you or your child achieve "effortless mastery" - the most essential ingredient for virtuosity.
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Chestnut Hill & Mt. Airy | Philadelphia, PA | 19119
mountairyviolinlessons@gmail.com | (202) 304-9728