Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Roman Kim. You've seen the crazy videos. But what's behind the virtuosity? Today we go deep in this new interview.
Filmed on location at the Shkolnikova Academy in 2025 (Sèvremont, France) where Roman Kim was faculty-artist. I will be joining the faculty this coming summer, so if you're looking for an awesome program in a magical French Chateau, join us August 3-13. We also hold a competition with prizes and solo opportunities under Maestro Dmitry Sitkovetsky. Applications are open!
► shkolnikovaacademy.com
Join my Patreon community for exclusive masterclass videos, frequent Zoom hang-outs/studio classes, and more!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Mind–Hand Sync (Intro)
01:03 What is a Virtuoso?
02:29 Our Interview
03:02 Early Prodigy Years
04:59 The Role of Parents
06:53 The Day I Almost Quit
09:14 Studying with Tretyakov
10:30 Becoming a Composer
11:37 The Paganini Influence
16:24 Extreme Mental Focus
18:24 Visualizing the Score
21:24 My CRAZY New Piece
23:40 SLOW MOTION Analysis
26:08 The Importance of Lightness
28:37 Roman’s Shifting Technique
33:22 Preparation trumps Speed
36:05 Kreisler & Articulation
37:13 Romans Unique Bow
42:58 The Problem with Conformity
44:02 A Virtuoso Life
48:47 Lessons from Ivry Gitlis
51:32 Why Live With No Fear?
54:00 Roman’s Secret Harmonics
Produced, Directed, Edited by Daniel Kurganov
Filmed at the Shkolnikova Academy @ Château de la Flocellière
Production assistant: Gerard Gormezano
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Roman Kim. You've seen the crazy videos. But what's behind the virtuosity? Today we go deep in this new interview.
Filmed on location at the Shkolnikova Academy in 2025 (Sèvremont, France) where Roman Kim was faculty-artist. I will be joining the faculty this coming summer, so if you're looking for an awesome program in a magical French Chateau, join us August 3-13. We also hold a competition with prizes and solo opportunities under Maestro Dmitry Sitkovetsky. Applications are open!
► shkolnikovaacademy.com
Join my Patreon community for exclusive masterclass videos, frequent Zoom hang-outs/studio classes, and more!
► patreon.com/artiststechnique
CHAPTERS
00:00 Mind–Hand Sync (Intro)
01:03 What is a Virtuoso?
02:29 Our Interview
03:02 Early Prodigy Years
04:59 The Role of Parents
06:53 The Day I Almost Quit
09:14 Studying with Tretyakov
10:30 Becoming a Composer
11:37 The Paganini Influence
16:24 Extreme Mental Focus
18:24 Visualizing the Score
21:24 My CRAZY New Piece
23:40 SLOW MOTION Analysis
26:08 The Importance of Lightness
28:37 Roman’s Shifting Technique
33:22 Preparation trumps Speed
36:05 Kreisler & Articulation
37:13 Romans Unique Bow
42:58 The Problem with Conformity
44:02 A Virtuoso Life
48:47 Lessons from Ivry Gitlis
51:32 Why Live With No Fear?
54:00 Roman’s Secret Harmonics
Produced, Directed, Edited by Daniel Kurganov
Filmed at the Shkolnikova Academy @ Château de la Flocellière
Production assistant: Gerard Gormezano
Want to learn how the pros perfect their craft?
📄 My 64 Practice Hacks PDF companion + many free Violin Technique PDFs
► payhip.com/violin
My Interview Series:
► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjDCDd6U-QQ5IgnkwEPm710E5cqSm2Gsb
All Kurganov Masterclass Videos:
► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjDCDd6U-QQ4EdoSU8Tjgso1lvH7ggVfl
🎻 My latest album, The Brahms Age
►haensslerprofil.lnk.to/HC22081
Support the channel with BTC:
► bc1qrvgwp4elx8p7jt4u22hshkfrqrphm3fr9c4djz
🎻 INQUIRIES ► d@kurganov.org
Kurganov-Finehouse Duo
🎭 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjDCDd6U-QQ4gS0zHaWAULx1jJDQ1M9U1
#violinpractice #RomanKim #violintechnique #violinlessons #violinteacher #Virtuoso #Paganini
![How to Practice Violin Better [Brahms Violin Sonata No.3] - PART I](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nd1ZlXHRHbM/mqdefault.jpg "How to Practice Violin Better [Brahms Violin Sonata No.3] - PART I
Today Im doing a little how to on the way I practice, featuring a wonderful 1706 Guarneri violin which I have been privileged to use for a little while.
My new E-Book: 64 Practice Hacks - Oblique Strategies and Lateral Thinking for Violinists
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A comprehensive yet concise collection of practice methods for violinists. This master cheat sheet can be directly applied to all repertoire, etudes or scales.
All of my Violin Masterclass videos:
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Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome!
00:18 Guarneri Violin
00:54 Video Summary - Brahms Sonata No.3 Allegro
01:23 Announcement of my new E-Book!
03:20 Bars 27-59
09:53 Bars 61-71
15:28 Bars 84-92
21:17 Bars 153-170
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#violin #technique #classicalmusic #violintechnique #violinlessons #paganini #practicing #100daysofpractice #violinist #violintechnique #concerto #virtuoso #practicing #howtoplayviolin
Subscribe to my channel The Artists Technique and hit the notification bell, so you don’t miss any of my new violin videos! Upcoming topics include how to master finger dexterity, ways to speed up violin passages correctly, specialized exercises for mobility and strength for string players and techniques for musical development.")
![The most important tip for Violin Vibrato [Scroll Support Method]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OSi3H676qAU/mqdefault.jpg "The most important tip for Violin Vibrato [Scroll Support Method]
Thanks for checking out my BestPractice series, where we look at ways of practicing smarter and building the artists technique. This is part 2 of my ULTIMATE 15 tips for vibrato. Were focusing on one tip today, which I think is the MOST important exercise for vibrato: Scroll Support. Subscribe now, because were going to progressively go deeper into the art of vibrato, how to fix problems, and how to expand abilities! Next week I present the 4 most practical vibrato tips.
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00:00 Welcome!
00:47 Intro
01:37 Tip #6 - Summary
01:45 Hard Support
02:12 Demonstrations
03:31 Soft Support
03:54 Value of the method
05:40 Hard Support in-depth
11:16 Very important point !!
13:39 Soft Support in-depth
15:28 Support a friend
15:45 Final Comments
My New E-book is out!
64 Practice Hacks - Oblique Strategies and Lateral Thinking for Violinists
GET IT HERE ► https://payhip.com/b/tqEI
A comprehensive yet concise collection of practice methods for violinists. This master cheat sheet can be directly applied to all repertoire, etudes or scales.
All of my Violin Masterclass videos:
►https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjDCDd6U-QQ4EdoSU8Tjgso1lvH7ggVfl
Check out my NEW ALBUM for the Orchid Classics label:
Rhythm & The Borrowed Past
►https://orchid-music.lnk.to/danielkurganov
Support the channel through crypto:
ETH: 0x3880842448b74D306F5154b4B71181E0E03F9795
🎻 VIOLIN LESSONS ►
🎭 RECENT PERFORMANCE ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjDCDd6U-QQ4gS0zHaWAULx1jJDQ1M9U1
💿 PREVIOUS ALBUM ► http://hyperurl.co/5tbpdm
🌐 OFFICIAL WEBSITE ► http://www.kurganov.org
🤵 FACEBOOK ► http://www.fb.com/dkviolin/
🎥 MY VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANY ► http://www.overtoneartists.com
#violin #technique #classicalmusic #violintechnique #violinlessons #paganini #practicing #100daysofpractice #violinist #violintechnique #concerto #virtuoso #practicing #howtoplayviolin
Subscribe to my channel The Artists Technique and hit the notification bell, so you don’t miss any of my new violin videos! Upcoming topics include how to master finger dexterity, 5 ways to speed up violin passages correctly, specialized exercises for mobility and strength for string players and techniques for musical development.")
