by Jenny O'Connor | Oct 25, 2011 | Blog, Videos
The bow hold can vary and still be “good” just depending on the style, but here is a basic starting point that is good for any style of music. Please let me know if it makes sense or not and send along any questions that come up when you try it. If you...
by Jenny O'Connor | Oct 24, 2011 | Blog, Videos
My heart skipped a beat when I heard that “The Hot Violinist” which features the full length performance of The Kiss and just passed 900,000 views was removed from YouTube. But now it’s back! It was a little sad to see it go (so close to a million!),...
by Jenny O'Connor | Oct 21, 2011 | Blog, Videos
Attention fiddlers! This will get you started on the ornamentation needed to play this tune: I will soon be posting the follow up Parts 2-4 as well as some beginner tips, so hop on over to the YouTube channel to subscribe if you don’t wanna miss one. If you...
by Jenny O'Connor | Oct 16, 2011 | Blog
I met a new friend at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. She’s a brilliant costume designer and is keeping a blog about her adventures. She did a nice write up and about my band and my travels: The Hot Violinist Go show her some...
by Jenny O'Connor | Sep 2, 2011 | Blog
Jordi Wave, thank you for the kind and thoughtful comment: “From inside, this is the secret It is clear that the music flows in you.” I wanted to respond because I feel like I am on to a little secret of how to connect with music in a way that will help...
