How-to Buy Your First Violin

How-to Buy Your First Violin

Buying your first violin can be an exciting yet daunting experience.  Whether you are purchasing your first quality instrument after years of renting, or upgrading your original investment to a higher end instrument, there is often a never-ending list of questions that come along with the decision to buy.  Where do you go, what do you do once you get there, and how do you know if a violin is right for you?

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Five Ways To Make The Most Of Your Practice Time

Five Ways To Make The Most Of Your Practice Time

Ah practicing, that necessary yet often dreaded task that comes along with learning an instrument.  You’ve probably been told throughout your musical studies that it is important to practice several days a week for a set amount of time, but it seems there is a bit of a mystery surrounding exactly what you should be doing during your practice time.  So with school, homework and other extra curricular activities all demanding your time and attention, how do you make the most of your practice time?  

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