Good Vibrations

with Rick O’Connor

A 1 hour online workshop on developing vibrato through a series of fun games and exercises for violin and viola students.

Details:

  • Sunday 18th October or Sunday 15th November 2026

  • 4pm UK time

  • Cost: £30

  • Includes a video replay available indefinitely after the workshop and feedback and guidance on 2 video submissions to analyse your vibrato development (within a 3 month period following the workshop)

  • Suitable for violin and viola students who have started learning vibrato - the workshop will have activities suitable from beginners to advanced students

  • Materials needed: your instrument and an egg shaker or something that you can shake that makes a sound (eg. a pepper grinder)

  • Teachers Welcome!

  • Based primarily on arm vibrato

Key Takeaways

  • Develop flexibility within your fingers and a relaxed left hand to allow for freedom of movement when doing vibrato

  • Develop a good sense of rhythm to your vibrato

  • Deepen your understanding of different vibrato speeds and uses

  • Hone your skills of being able to change vibrato speeds for relevant pieces and within one note

  • Have a wide array of exercises to choose from for future practise

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