Just like athletes, musicians must build certain muscles to help them better perform...Violin teacher Julie P. shares some fun violin exercises that help build finger strength… Finger strength is very important for violinists. The fingers in the left hand control the pitches on the violin, while the fingers on the right hand control the bow.

Your core muscles help strengthen and stabilize your spine and pelvis, which is why developing a powerful core is the first step to making your whole body stronger. Start firming up your core with these gentle Pilates-based exercises, which will give you a solid foundation for all other movements.

When people think of extracurricular activities that require strength, musicianship isn't typically at the top of the list. Yet, others take for granted what musicians realize from their very first practice - playing the viola and violin does, indeed, require a similar emphasis on strength, flexibility, and dexterity as athletics.

Have you ever felt your fingers cramping while you’re practicing? Are you a beginner music student who is having a hard time developing left-hand finger dexterity, and maybe feel discouraged about it? Building better flexibility and hand strength is an important part of learning to play any string instrument. And, since you’re relying on muscles that have rarely been used, this aspect of training can be a challenge for many students.