“In addition to being a highly useful tool for a student or teacher, this collection gives a rare and brilliant glimpse into the sequential thought process of a very good teacher. A student of pedagogy will have a field day here tracing the careful development of bowing technique from an obvious master teacher.”
– Laurie Scott, University of Texas the Journal of the American String Teacher Association (ASTA), vol 61 no 1, February 2011
“.. Murphy’s filmed demonstrations and explanations are incisive, clear, beautifully recorded and well focused. Murphy has a knack of pinpointing the exact train of thought or muscle instruction that will unlock the secret of a particular bow stroke. After five minutes with his section on sautille bowings I felt a dramatic improvement in my control. … Fintan Murphy’s approach can’t fail to work magic.”
– Catherine Nelson The Strad, Education Focus, p.120, September 2008
“I was so impressed by the clarity, thoroughness and quality of Violin Bow Technique. I think it is a fantastic teaching and learning tool and I will be sure to recommend it widely.” Daniel Panner Violinist & teacher at The Juilliard School, New York “Violin Bow Technique by master pedagogue Fintan Murphy is a wonderful resource for all violin teachers. The DVD-ROM is remarkable for its simplicity of use with clear, visually appropriate backgrounds and headings. An invaluable resource which can be used by both students and teachers.”
– Melissa Franks, violinist and teacher in Queensland. Stringendo, the Journal of the Australian String Teachers Association (AUSTA), vol 30 no 2, November 2008