CodaBow Learning Center

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 [...]

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 [...]