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Applying Timani for effective and sustainable violin playing. How to find a good playing posture for performance and ease of playing.
Finding a posture that supports both ease and performance is one of the greatest challenges violinists face. Too often, tension in the shoulders, arms, and neck becomes the price of playing. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
At the Musicians’ Health Conference 2025 in Odense, I had the pleasure of presenting together with Elvira van Groningen on how Timani can help violinists discover healthier movement patterns, reduce pain, and unlock greater freedom in playing. In this post, I’ll share insights from Elvira’s study, along with practical tools violinists can use to build a posture that supports both health and artistry.
Stepping Into the Unknown: The Discomfort and Joy of Learning.
Learning something new isn’t always easy. It can feel exciting, inspiring, and at the same time uncomfortable. I’m right in the middle of that mix right now, doing a challenging statistics course as part of my Doctorate (PhD) on musicians’ posture and coordination in Vienna. And it made me reflect on the musicians I work with, who bravely step back into study after years away.
Why Technique & Musical Intention aren’t enough: Rethinking Musicians’ Health & Performance.
Every musician knows the hours of practice, the drive for perfection, and the passion behind each phrase. But too often, what gets overlooked is the body that makes all of it possible. Technique and musical intention are vital — but they’re not enough when 8 out of 10 professional musicians report playing with pain.
In this post, I’ll explore why musicians’ health can no longer be treated as a side issue, share research and real-world insights, and show how rethinking the connection between movement, health, and performance can unlock not just longevity, but artistry itself.
Wrist Tension & why Freedom & Coordination must coexist.
For many musicians, the wrist is one of the hardest areas to balance. It needs to stay free and mobile, yet also precise and controlled. Too often, solutions focus only on moving or repositioning the wrist — but if underlying finger use is inefficient, tension will creep back in no matter how you hold it.
In this post, we’ll look at what really drives wrist tension, why the often-overlooked intrinsic hand muscles matter so much, and how activating them can transform not just relaxation, but speed, accuracy, and ease in playing.