Without this program I doubt I would have lasted. I would have been getting so frustrated because of lack of progress with my left hand… not knowing how to fix it.

After about two months Paganini’s Secret when I opened my eyes, I see different fingers. It looks like a violin left hand that be able to do things some violinist only can do after many years.

Tuned in perfect fifths and governed by the laws of physics with approximately 25 diminishing semitones per string, the violin seems an ideal candidate for systematisation of its technique. However, to date there is no organised playing method that takes advantage of this uniformity.

Frequently, in my presence, Paganini has hinted that when he tired of his public career, he may one day be induced to communicate to the world a secret, the existence of which is little suspected by musical conservatories, a secret of such wonderful efficacy that by means of it a pupil may aspire to a degree of perfection unattainable by one who, pursuing the ordinary method, should devote ten years to practice the greater part of each day.

My playing has improved more in a few weeks than normally in a whole year!

The focus on chords is an eye-opener. I noticed already in the second week an improvement in pitch. Why has no one told me before?

Also the way of studying velocity has helped me, especially in orchestral playing, and that in just a few weeks.

Through the highly structured approach of the assignments my playing has improved more in a few weeks than normally in a whole year.

Now that I am getting older, it is essential to keep my left hand flexible and not to stay away from the fourth finger. The stretch exercises as daily warming up I plan to keep doing for the rest of my life as an amateur violinist.

I’m a busy person, with a job, a board position and a concertmaster position in an amateur orchestra, so daily practice is not an option. That’s why online courses are perfect for me, because I can follow them at my own pace. Instead of rushing things to keep up with the schedule of the course, I do the assignments just as solid, but spread over a longer period.

The first three videos alone are almost worth the cost of the course.

I have been struggling quite a lot with my thumb in particular and in less than four minutes Vivien has helped me ENORMOUSLY. The first three videos alone are almost worth the cost of the course.

I am currently RElearning the violin after a “break” of more than 30 years — I played from age 6 to age 19, quit in college, and now in my 50s have picked it back up again. None of my teachers EVER told me that the angle of the violin and the position of the thumb should depend on my body, or suggested that I think of my body as part of the instrument. They have all insisted that there is only one “correct” position (and disagreed about what it was, lol). This is INCREDIBLY helpful! I’m going to try playing without a shoulder rest, which I never had the courage to attempt before.

No more pinky problems!

Paganini’s Secret has been a blessing to my journey in playing the violin. My fourth finger has always struggled to make it far enough to have good intonation without sliding my entire hand which just made it less accurate so I would have to adjust for intonation anyway.

The Paganini style exercises I have learned so far have really improved my flexibility between each of my other left-hand fingers and my pinky. One amazing struggle I have overcome is going down on a scale and transitioning from first finger on the higher string and playing pinky on the next string instead of the open string. Now I can keep my first finger down and place my pinky on the lower string in the correct position for a much smoother scale.

Another thing I have started to improve is placing my left-hand fingers in a bent position that doesn’t touch the other strings, especially on the G-string. This has enabled me to have an easier time playing double stops.

All in all, my left-hand feels much more relaxed and in control. It’s a great compliment to Bow Like a Pro because it really tackles all the left-hand technique issues for the whole package.

I can’t wait to get to the next modules and I am super excited to learn how to play Paganini’s 24th caprice. What an accomplishment that will be!

Blessings,

My private teacher noticed my improvement!

I have struggled in my violin journey with not getting my low 2 notes, low enough. The stretching exercises are helping this already, I am much more aware of how low, low 2 is and there for, I am improving getting these notes in tune, and I believe with continued work on the exercises my fingers will be more physically able to manage the reach.

My private teacher has noticed in my lessons that my hand frame has improved, and I can say that the pizzicato exercises is making this happen. The chord exercises are helping me improve my ear.

With this program and Bow like a Pro I can’t help but be motivated to improve!

Happy Student!

After about two months when I opened my eyes I see different fingers, it looks like a violin left hand that be able to do things some violinist only can do after many years.

Vivien created a really wonderful program for the left hand, called the Paganini’s Secret. Sometimes in life one faces a difficult obstacle, sometimes one that even after 10 or 20 year trying, one can’t overcome alone.

One encounters a wise or great person in our case a unique teacher. One commits, “closes once eyes” follows their advice through, even if it’s hard. Stick it through no matter what.

After some time a new path is found, a door is opened, one would have never found by oneself.

It’s not for no reason that most people quit the instrument they love and have a passion for within the first 2 years.

In theory some people say one can learn violin by oneself. In practice, I don’t think it’s possible.

One need to have a good teacher. Most important!

Good news, you don’t have to search further they are right here:

Vivien and Zlata are one of finest master teachers for the violin. Not only will they get you results: they are very pleasant, dedicated, patient, friendly and open-minded people. No matter your age or background. They will set you in the right mind frame and help you stay motivated and happy even in the most difficult violin times.

I’m not saying that the program is easy but one closes once eyes, listens and follow very carefully their instructions, sticks it though; I can report for myself after 30 days of practicing sessions, having had a small glimpse on my progress, I saw major improvement.

After about two months when I opened my eyes I see different fingers, it looks like a violin left hand that be able to do things some violinist only can do after many years.

The time frame varies slightly depending on one hand previous abilities, level of violin playing and sticking and following exercises though.

It does not really matter if it a bit more or less time.

What I’m saying, it might not be easy but well worth it.