Publications for violin and viola

Emmanuel Pesme is a violinist and pedagogue. Discover his publications for violin and viola, including the Carnet du violoniste explorateur (The Fiddler’s Logbook), Fingerprints and Open Path.
Each publication combines technical exercises with a pedagogical approach, encouraging students to develop autonomy and a personal relationship with their instrument. Whether you are a conservatory student, a music school pupil, or an adult learner, these books offer tools adapted to every stage of the violin or viola journey.

The Fiddler’s Logbook addresses instrumental technique, performance anxiety, and preparation for competitions, while also offering practical guidance for teachers on group lessons and collective pedagogy. Fingerprints is designed for first and second-year students, with audio files accessible via QR code directly from the score. Open Path, meanwhile, focuses on velocity and memory, shifting and position work, and an introduction to contemporary playing techniques

Emmanuel Pesme’s teaching draws on decades of experience as a violinist and conservatory professor, blending established methods with a personal approach to technique, musicality, and stage confidence. His work has been shared with students and teachers in France and abroad, reflecting a genuine dialogue between performance practice and pedagogy

These publications can be purchased directly on this website or at La Flûte de Pan, a specialist music bookshop in Paris, Librairie Monnier, LMI in Lyon, and La Machine à Musique in Bordeaux. An exclusive clothing line featuring the ‘I’m Exploring’ slogan is also available in the shop, allowing musicians to embrace their identity as explorers.

To extend the experience beyond the page, readers are welcome to join the Explorers’ Forum and follow the Music and Pedagogy Blog, where discussions continue around technique, practice, and the shared exploration of the violin and viola repertoire