Should Bach be played with a Baroque bow or a modern bow? In this lesson, you will explore how bow choice influences articulation, dance movement, phrasing, sound, and expressive freedom. Through historical insights and practical examples, discover new ways to bring clarity, elegance, and authent...

Explore how balance, finger preparation, shifting, and intonation create clarity, freedom, and control in Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas.

The left hand plays a crucial role in bringing Bach’s solo violin music to life. In this lesson, explore the technical and musical challenges of the Sonatas and ...

Bach’s original manuscript of the Sonatas and Partitas offers a rare and invaluable window into his musical thinking. In this lesson, discover why his bowings should be regarded as an essential guide for performers, revealing phrasing, articulation, rhythmic character, and structural contrast. Th...