Webinar: Building Technique for Musical Expression Through the Use of Body Mapping for Violinists and Violists (19 Apr 2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Webinar: Building Technique for Musical Expression Through the Use of Body Mapping for Violinists and Violists

with Ron Mutchnik

April 19 2026; 2:00 PM-:400 PM EST

Free for ABME Members

Non-member fee: $10.00

The non-member fee may be applied to the annual affiliate membership cost!

We will explore with our instruments and our bodies:

I. Balance of the violin/viola and a movement exploration to know you can arrive anywhere on the fingerboard and to any part of the bow- the "scarecrow" exercise.

2. Head balance and the appropriate feel of the chin rest and the angle of the violin

3. How to stay open in the chest and not impinge on the nerves when shifting, vibrating, or crossing strings

4. The three curves of the bow that are assisted by movement at the humeroscapular joint, the elbow joint, and the wrist joint that agree with the shape of the bow

5. Thumb balance and the ability to choose your vibrato speed and amplitude

6. Movement from the legs to assist string crossing, retake bows, shifting, and tone production that create effective musical phrasing

Musical samples will be provided following registration.

We welcome you to join us for a Mappers Mingle directly following Ron's presentation. Simply stay on the Zoom call to connect with fellow Body Mappers and enjoy thoughtful connections and conversations.

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Webinar: Building Technique for Musical Expression Through the Use of Body Mapping for Violinists and Violists (19 Apr 2026)