VSM: Violin Lessons

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/a-teacher-lineage-auer/ - This video explores the life and legacy of Leopold Auer, the influential violin pedagogue who shaped generations of great artists. From his own training to his world-renowned students like Jascha Heifetz and Nathan Milstein, the lesson traces how Auer’s adaptive teaching philosophy continues to influence violin playing today.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/a-teacher-lineage-capet/ - In this video, Robert Estrin explores the life and influence of Lucien Capet, one of the most important figures in the French violin tradition. From his early training and performance career to his role as founder of the Capet Quartet, the lesson traces his connections to major musicians and pedagogues, including Ivan Galamian and Charles Munch. It also highlights Capet’s lasting impact through his teaching, editions, and influential treatise on bowing technique, revealing how his legacy continues to shape violin playing today.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/a-teacher-lineage-mostras/ - Mostras shaped modern violin technique through scientific pedagogy and lineage.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/galamian/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick tells you about Ivan Galamian, one of the greatest violin teachers of all time.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/creating-lineage-chart/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick shows you how to create a "lineage" chart to help you understand where your teacher's (or your) teaching style comes from.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/teacher-lineage/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick explains how understanding where our teachers’ ideas came from can help shape what we do with them next.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/mapping-music/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick extends the concept of "mapping" to master any piece of music with ease and minimum effort.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/mapping-paths/ - In this video, Prof. Fitzpatrick extends his concept of "mapping" to shifts and long-distance jumps on the fingerboard.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/mapping-double-stops/ - This lesson explores a practical system for understanding violin finger placement through patterns, intervals, and string relationships. By simplifying thirds, sixths, octaves, and scales into whole-step and half-step shapes, the speaker reveals a clearer way to navigate the fingerboard with confidence and accuracy.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/mapping-arpeggios/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick offers a simple approach to arpeggios you must definitely master.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/mapping-scales/ - In this video, Prof. Fitzpatrick explains his approach to violin scales. You'll be surprised how innovative this approach is!

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/mapping-notes/ - In the first video of a new series, Prof. Fitzpatrick explains how patterns can significantly help with violin learning.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/was-not-nerves/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick tells a story that may surprise and help any violinist struggling with an uncontrolled-bouncing bow during performance.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/they-played-every-note/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick tells another story about his teaching in Paris and how music can take different paths to reach the same destination.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/teaching-not-telling/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick shares an intriguing narrative about the importance of handling cultural differences with utmost care.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/perform-differently/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick tells you a story that will make you realize that practicing is not only for learning a piece of music.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/would-vibrato-work/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick continues his journey in France, discussing the teaching of vibrato.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/richard-myron/ - In this video from one of Prof. Fitzpatrick’s video series, William interviews Richard Myron, who's also studied at Juilliard School, where he earned his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music as a student of Homer Mensch and early music with Albert Fuller.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/beginning-violin/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick keeps telling the story of his journey as a teacher at the Conservatory of Paris.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/david-kim/ - In this video from one of Prof. Fitzpatrick’s video series, William interviews David Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, with insights and reflections on artistry, leadership, and tips on getting into an orchestra.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/new-country/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick tells his experience of teaching for the first time at the Conservatory of Music of Paris, France.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/paying-attention/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick discusses the importance of paying attention during practice.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/marcus-thompson/ - In this video from one of Prof. Fitzpatrick's video series, William interviews Marcus Thompson, a member of the faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, highlighting how important music is in any difficult times.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/visualizing-the-problem/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick teaches a significant way of approaching problems: by "visualizing" them.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/paul-kantor/ - In this video from one of Prof. Fitzpatrick's video series, William interviews Paul Kantor, the Sally Shepherd Perkins Professor of Violin at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/learning-memorizing-redo/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick clarifies a key concept in violin learning.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/cornelia-heard/ - In this video from one of Prof. Fitzpatrick's video series, William interviews Cornelia L. Heard, an exceptional violin professor who has been a pupil of Ms. DeLay at the Juilliard School of New York, with a wealth of experience to share.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/bruce-dukov/ - In this video from one of Prof. Fitzpatrick's video series, William interviews Bruce Dukov, another inspiring violinist who has recorded over 1850 feature motion picture soundtracks, and gives great advice to anyone who wants to start a career in movie recording studios.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/mark-peskanov/ - In this video from one of Prof. Fitzpatrick's video series, William interviews Mark Peskanov, an internationally-known violinist and director of New York's Bargenmusic.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/practice-to-win/ - In this video, Prof. Fitzpatrick delves into the deeper meaning behind practice.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/letting-go-tzigane/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick shares an interesting teaching moment working on Ravel's Tzigane.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/over-and-over/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick explains how practicing "over and over" is not the solution to efficient practice.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/asking-why/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick gives you a few important concepts for anyone learning and teaching the violin.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/pizzicato-insights/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick tells a story about Nicolo Paganini and left-hand pizzicato on the violin.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/dynamics-are-energy/ - This video explores a powerful way to understand dynamics by reframing them as energy. By connecting markings like forte and piano to physical actions—bow speed, weight, articulation, and vibrato—you gain a more intuitive and expressive approach to violin playing. This simple shift transforms dynamics from static symbols into a flexible system for shaping sound and musical intent.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/bow-to-the-string/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick shows you the best mental path to get your bow on your violin's strings.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/who-are-you-playing-for/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick expresses a very important thought when playing the violin or any other musical instrument in front of an audience.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/no-mistakes/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick explains perfectly how the fear of "not making mistakes" can backfire and ruin one's performance.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/closing-your-eyes/ - In this new short video, Prof. Fitzpatrick tells a story about closing his eyes for inspiration during the performance. Is that needed?

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/wall-in-your-way/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick explains how an easy mindset trick can help overcome difficult passages.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/playing-in-a-lesson/ - In this short video, Prof. Fitzpatrick tells a story about the importance of consistent practice at home.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/stephen-clapp-part-2/ - In this short video, Prof. Fitzpatrick tells a story about how great teachers put themselves at the service of their students.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/ms-delay-energy/ - In this short video, Prof. Fitzpatrick talks about a lesson with her teacher, Ms Delay.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/bartok-and-perlman/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick tells a story about meeting with Itzhak Perlman involving Bartok's violin concerto.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/why-i-teach-intro/ - In this short introductory video, Prof. Fitzpatrick explains the contents of his new violin series.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/socratic-questioning/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick explains that great teaching isn’t just about giving answers. It’s about guiding students to discover them on their own.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/finding-that-right-spot/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick talks about finding the right spot to achieve the perfect violin intonation.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/look-back-plan-forward/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick gives you a clear path to violin learning and, ultimately, to success.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/playing-what-is-on-page/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick teaches you an essential concept: trying to be more the "re-creators" than the "creators" when approaching a piece of music.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/belief/ - In this new video, Prof. Fitzpatrick tackles a fundamental mindset in violin playing: believing.