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Thank you, Buri! Excellent post!!! Buri,

So glad to see you post this.

I am a voice teacher who has only been playing violin for about a year. Although I used to play cello quite well, the switch-over was much harder than I thought it would be.

I began making fast progress once I realized the many, MANY correlations between playing the violin and singing. these include, staying loose but in control, aproaching the instrument with confidence, relaxed but deep breathing, and CORRECT POSTURE.

I studied Alexander, as well as other relaxation & balance aproaches, when in collage. I use these methods today in my voice teaching, and it makes a world of difference.

I highly recommend that all violinists take voice lessons. There are things you will learn that can take you playing to a new level.

Hey I'm a vocalist who took violin lessons. Being a vocalist does help my violin playing.