You just wrapped up a long practice session with your violin, and it’s time to put the instrument away. You carefully place your violin in its case but still have [...]

Your cello bow is arguably as important to your playing as your cello is – without it, you wouldn’t be able to play at all! When it comes time to [...]

The purpose of practice is, naturally, to improve, but we sometimes hit roadblocks or develop bad habits that diminish our investment of time and hard work. Even worse, doing the [...]

Like with many careers, the path to becoming a professional violinist is unique with no one-size-fits-all approach that will work for everyone. There are universal steps you can take to [...]

Ever wondered what an electric violin is and how it compares to its traditional acoustic counterpart? Whether you're a classical violinist looking to expand your skillset or a music enthusiast [...]

When you think of a professional violinist, at first you may picture someone in an orchestra, perhaps wearing a black gown, or a tuxedo with a cumberbund and bowtie, classically [...]

Performances are exhilarating, allowing you to showcase the skills you’ve developed and show off the results of your hard work in front of an enraptured audience. Unless you have superhuman [...]

Landing a gig is an exciting milestone for any musician, but booking a gig is often easier said than done. After fruitless searching and constant rejections, it's easy to lose [...]

There’s no point in buying a higher-end violin unless you get a bow of superior quality to match it. Together, the two will help bring out the best in each [...]

You’re on stage playing your heart out, perfectly hitting every note you spent hours practicing. But as you look out in the crowd, you notice the audience is disengaged, barely [...]