This book describes exercises which may be used by elementary violin and viola students to rapidly accelerate control over the bow. These scientifically-based exercises are demonstrated in pictures throughout the book. Safety concerns for the learning student are also addressed.
An award-winning musician and science student as a youth and young adult, M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D. studied music, physics, mathematics, and liberal arts at the university before going on to earn a doctorate in psychology. Dr. Schottenbauer held a position as a Research Assistant Professor, and currently works full-time as an independent researcher, author, composer, educational software developer, and publisher.