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VSM: Violin Lessons

Virtual Sheet Music
Violin
Music Education
Violin Teaching
Practice Techniques
Performance Anxiety
Dynamics
Violin Performance
Teaching Methodology
Intonation
Violin Instruction
Violin Practice
Ms. Delay
Lateral Thinking
Learning
Memorizing
Visualization
Violin Playing
Music Interpretation
Teaching Music
Student Independence

Virtual Sheet Music's Violin Lessons Videos give you violin lessons and violin insights from our violin experts Prof. William Fitzpatrick and Lora Staples. If you are a violinist, violin teacher, a violin student or simply a violin enthusiast, these videos are for you.

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www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/a-teacher-lineage-henri-temian/ - He stood on the podium with David Oistrakh, turned standard practice upside down, and trained some of the greatest violinists of the 20th century. But Henri Temianka'... more

www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/a-teaching-lineage-jules-buche/ - To his legendary students, French violin professor Jules Boucherit was an unyielding dictator who demanded absolute technical perfection. But when WWII tore through P... more

www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/a-teacher-lineage-joachim/ - This video explores the life, teaching, and musical influence of Joseph Joachim, one of the central figures in violin history. From his studies with Mendelssohn’s circle... more

www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/a-teacher-lineage-auer/ - This video explores the life and legacy of Leopold Auer, the influential violin pedagogue who shaped generations of great artists. From his own training to his world-renowned... more

www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/a-teacher-lineage-capet/ - In this video, Robert Estrin explores the life and influence of Lucien Capet, one of the most important figures in the French violin tradition. From his early training and p... more

www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/a-teacher-lineage-mostras/ - Mostras shaped modern violin technique through scientific pedagogy and lineage.

www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/galamian/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick tells you about Ivan Galamian, one of the greatest violin teachers of all time.

www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/creating-lineage-chart/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick shows you how to create a "lineage" chart to help you understand where your teacher's (or your) teaching style comes from.

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Recent Guests

Richard Myron
Founding member of the Freiburger Baroque Orchestra and Professor of Contrabass and Chamber Music at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de la Musique de Paris
Conservatoire National Supérieur de la Musique de Paris
Episode: William Fitzpatrick: Interview with Richard Myron, Paris based Baroque Bassist - From the Violin Expert
Marcus Thompson
A distinguished violist, educator, and artistic director.
Member of the Viola Faculty at the New England Conservatory of Music
Episode: William Fitzpatrick: Interview with Marcus Thompson, viola and viola d'amore - From the Violin Expert
Paul Kantor
Sally Shepherd Perkins Professor of Violin at the Shepherd School of Music, expert in violin pedagogy
Rice University
Episode: William Fitzpatrick: Interview with Paul Kantor, Professor of Violin - From the Violin Expert
Mark Peskanov
Concert Violinist and Director of Bargemusic
Bargemusic
Episode: William Fitzpatrick: Mark Peskanov, Concert Violinist and Director of Bargemusic - From the Violin Expert

Host

William Fitzpatrick
Violin expert and teacher; Host of VSM: Violin Lessons; affiliated with Virtual Sheet Music

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Best Resource Around

    The instruction and delivery of content on this program is world-class!

    I wish I had this man as a teacher

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pedromoplata
    United States7 years ago
  • Good

    Much ok

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3567,)66
    United States8 years ago

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A valuable resource for violin students and teachers alike.
World-class instruction and delivery shine through in every episode.
Content is clear, deep, and highly actionable for practice and pedagogy.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

William Fitzpatrick: Interview with Paul Kantor, Professor of Violin - From the Violin Expert
Q: Can you share an impactful lesson or story about your experiences with Miss Delay?
The experiences with Miss Delay were pivotal in understanding the teaching-learning dynamic, emphasizing the importance of learning over mere teaching.
William Fitzpatrick: Interview with Paul Kantor, Professor of Violin - From the Violin Expert
Q: What is your tool for teaching intonation effectively?
Matching notes with open strings and creating comparisons is the first line of defense for teaching intonation effectively.
William Fitzpatrick: Interview with Paul Kantor, Professor of Violin - From the Violin Expert
Q: What do you think is the most important aspect of intonation?
Intonation is essential in music, and it can certainly contribute to winning competitions, but it's also about how intensely one listens to and understands music.
William Fitzpatrick: Bruce Dukov, LA Recording Artist Concertmaster - From the Violin Expert
Q: How did you start your journey with the violin?
Bruce recounts growing up in a musical family and beginning violin lessons at age eight after showing early interest and ability with a toy violin.
William Fitzpatrick: Bruce Dukov, LA Recording Artist Concertmaster - From the Violin Expert
Q: What do you consider the most difficult part of recording in the studios?
Dukov elaborates on the high level of skill required for sight-reading music in studio settings and the necessity to understand complex rhythms right away.

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This show often centers on violin pedagogy, performance lineage, and practical approaches to learning and teaching the instrument. Episodes explore the ideas and methods of legendary teachers, tracing how their philosophies shaped technique, interpretation, and education across generations. Listeners can expect deep dives into teaching lineage, pattern-based learning, fingering maps, and studio wisdom, with actionable takeaways for students, teachers, and curious enthusiasts. A standout is the emphasis on lineage and pedagogy as a living, evolving practice, not just historical biography, plus accessible, hands-on guidance for improving intonation, technique, and musical understanding.

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