Ask Dr. Rubin
Record a short video with your question — a tricky passage, a technique that won't click, a doubt about your practice — and receive a personal video answer from Dr. Rubin. Expert guidance, without committing to ongoing lessons.
What it is
Focused guidance for one question
Ask Dr. Rubin is for a specific passage or technique question that does not require an ongoing lesson schedule. Send a short recording and receive a personal video response with demonstration and practical next steps.
The format offers lower-cost, asynchronous guidance without a regular lesson commitment.
How it works
Three steps, start to answer
Record your question
Film a short video on your phone. Play the passage, show your hands, or simply describe what you're struggling with.
Send it to Dr. Rubin
Share it by WhatsApp or email, along with any sheet music or notes. Add the context that will help her help you.
Receive a video answer
Dr. Rubin replies with a personal video that can include demonstration, correction, and suggested next steps.
What you can ask
Things Dr. Rubin can help with
A sense of the questions that suit the format. If you're unsure whether yours fits, just ask.
Bow hold, left-hand frame, posture, shifting, vibrato, intonation.
Why a bar isn't working and how to practise it efficiently.
Bow distribution, contact point, getting a fuller, freer sound.
How to structure your practice and break through a plateau.
What to study next for your level and goals.
Preparation, nerves, and presenting your playing well.
Switching from violin, reading alto clef, instrument-specific technique.
An expert ear on a recording of your current playing.
Have a question? Send it over.
Record your video and reach Dr. Rubin by WhatsApp or email. She'll let you know turnaround and price before you commit.