Zoey Dodson

Hello! The methodologies I follow are Galamian scales, Carl flesch scale book, kreutzer etudes, and breathing exercises! We will go through all the basics of viola playing. Suzuki is also a possibility, for sure essential elements for viola books, Barbara Barber scales, Wohlfart etudes, all right hand methods! I introduce everything back to the famous Antonio Stradivari ( ) was the most prominent member of his universally renowned family of instrument makers. During his long life, Stradivari made or supervised the production of more than 1100 instruments- including harps, guitars, violas, and cellos- about half which survive and are still being used today by some of the worlds leading string players. Stradivari modeled on his superior construction design, theories surround that he had a “magic” ingredient, and that he could’ve been how he soaked the wood or that the grain of wood used tighter than modern woods. Even if such properties are discovered, the intrinsic superiority of a Stradivarius remains a matter not only of science but also long-lost art!