I am an advocate of practicing so that you can ENJOY playing a piece. Practice makes perfect is something we constantly hear and strive towards as string players, but it can be a source of incredible stress as well. Why? Because mistakes happen. A string will break. Your bow Continue Reading
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Guilty Secrets
Secrets. Every parent has at least one secret moment of “I should have” or “Bugger it all, why didn’t I?”. Many parents could drown in a sea of regrets if they aren’t careful. I know I could. But when it comes to music, I don’t have just moments. My kid’s Continue Reading
Parental Practice Tips
As a parent of an aspiring musician, I think about parental practice tips all of the time. How do I keep my child engaged in the learning process? There are a couple caveats that you should be aware of when helping to cultivate their skill-sets. Some of the parental practice Continue Reading
12 things to look for when buying an antique violin
The allure of an old violin is something that resonates with all string players, and there are 12 things to look for when buying an antique violin. Who may have played it, where has it travelled, how many notes have been played on it, how many generations has it been Continue Reading
What is the Best Age to Begin Violin Lessons?
There is no perfect age to begin taking violin lessons. It is no doubt better to start young in order to get an early start; however, many teachers agree that three years old is the youngest age that a child should be when starting violin lessons. If the child is any younger, they will likely not Continue Reading
What size Violin do I need?
Updated 1/28/2023Are you looking for the right size violin? Most adults and pretty much anyone over five foot tall will play on a full size violin which is also called a 4/4 size. If you have smaller hands or shorter arms than an average adult then you may need a Continue Reading
6 Tips for Buying the Best Beginner Violin.
Finding the best beginner violin is start of your musical journey, it should be enjoyable, educational and an exciting experience. Creating music is one of life’s gifts to yourself and the world. Being informed and educated will allow you to make the best decision for the best price. Once this Continue Reading
