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 [...]

Whether you are a developing, intermediate or advanced player, good dexterity in the fingers and accurate bow hand placement are critical for violinists. This is because string players rely on [...]

Playing an instrument can come with tons of great benefits, but not everybody wants to commit to a life of gigging, auditions, and performances. Some musicians would rather keep their [...]

The obvious difference between a violin and the viola, and perhaps what is most noticeable, is the size of the instrument. Violins are a little smaller, but like most things [...]

What’s that on your violin bow? It has loose hair! Loose hair is a common nuisance, but it may raise many questions, such as “Do I need to rehair my [...]

Violins are supposed to sound smooth and elegant, not scratchy and rough. When you experience scratchy playing, it can be frustrating and disheartening. But you aren’t doomed to scratching and [...]

The violin bow is an indispensable tool in the hands of every violin player, designed to bring forth the distinct voice and nuanced tones of such a beautifully crafted instrument. [...]

Becoming a great musician requires getting to know every part of your instrument, including accessories like rosin. While you've been told you need to rosin your bow regularly, do you [...]

"You can get a great range of sounds and range of bow strokes out of a carbon fiber bow, without really changing anything about the way that you’re playing your [...]

There’s so much to keep track of when it comes to back to school shopping. Pencils, pens, notebooks, but what about music supplies? Whether you are preparing a 9-year-old novice [...]