How to Fix Common Problems: Collapsing Left Wrist

In this video we look at what causes the left wrist to collapse and how we can go about fixing the issues by paying attention to hand shape and strengthening finger muscles.

Julia Morneweg is a highly sought-after London cello teacher with an exceptional track record of student success. Her past and present students have held music scholarships at many of the most prestigious independent schools including St. Paul’s Boys School, Latymer, Alleyns, Francis Holland, Channing School, Sevenoaks and Hornsby House. She has given masterclasses and run workshops at institutions such as the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, the RCM Summer School, Enterprise Scotland and Tanglin Trust School in Singapore.

Her own performing career has seen her perform as a soloist and chamber musician at venues including the Purcell Room, St. John’s Smith Square, St. David’s Hall Cardiff, Zurich Tonhalle, Daning Theatre Shanghai and many others. She was a member of the Erato Piano Trio for twelve years and has performed as a guest with leading UK and European orchestras.

If you have a question or would like a specific topic explained in another video, leave a comment below!

[chriseagan]

Thank you Julia. I needed to see this! My left thumb hurts and now I have hope to continue cello. ❤ Sending love from an American living in Japan.

[monica]

Thank you for a very helpful video. In which other video do you demonstrate exercises for right hand fingers strength using the soft balls? Thank you.