CodaBow Learning Center

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 [...]

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 [...]