Violinist in Balance Consultations

Education, Ergonomics and Technology

Using interactive measuring techniques, computer design, 3D printing, and hand and machine tooling, we work with you to make your custom chin rest and collarbone rest set, while progressively coaching you in re-training cramped playing habits. New technology allows us to create a series of test rests at a reasonable price, allowing the client to be involved at every stage in perfecting the design of the rests. At each stage, we provide you with the skills you need to accustom you to your new playing options, and to make informed equipment and playing decisions. Playing analyses, measuring and creating your custom chin rest and shoulder rest can be completed in a few days if you are traveling from afar. After a few days you can go home with your custom chinrest and collarbone rest, and skills to explore the new playing options that the fitted equipment provides. For clients within the Netherlands the process can take place on non-consecutive days. Please contact us for a working plan for your needs.

With the custom equipment begins a process of unlearning playing habits and exploring your playing skills in new ways. Sometimes this involves making further changes to the equipment, as your playing habits improve which helps you to develop further.

Although the testing equipment is very solid and can be used for years without any issues there are several options to change your testing equipment to an even more polished version once you are completely satisfied with the fit. Pricing see below.

Alexander technique
It is strongly recommended that you take private Alexander Technique lessons before, during and after the consultation process. You can do this in your own area. See www.stat.org.uk and use the search engine to find a teacher in your country or area, or ask us for a referral.

Equipment and Technical Design:

All test chin rest models are 3D printed in skin-friendly PLA plastic.

(For final chin rest you can choose wood or high-resolution PLA.)

All collarbone rests are made from rubber and a durable plastic centre.

Consultation and equipment costs:

Consultations:             €89 per hour.
Student rate:               €79 per hour.
Children rate:               €69 per hour.

Administration:            €25 intake administration fee is included in your first bill.

Test chinrest 1:           €90
Test chinrest 2:           €50
Final chinrest (PLA):   €90

Collarbone test rest:    €125
Collarbone final rest:   €125

Postage:

If you choose to have your rests sent by post, the costs will be added to your bill of €10 within the Netherlands, €15 within Europe and €25 further abroad.

See our Equipment page for more information