November 16, 2016
Hello fellow music educators! My name is Ariana Bina and I teach violin/viola and piano lessons in Austin, Texas. In this article I want to address an issue that many of you have probably encountered before–student boredom. All too often, young or beginner musicians tend to get uninterested and easily distracted. So, I am excited to […]
September 17, 2016
Orchestral string instruments require a good amount of care and maintenance. If you’re interested in playing the violin, viola, cello, or bass in an orchestra, it’s incredibly important that you take proper care of your instrument. Knowing how and when it’s time to replace your strings can be difficult, especially for beginners. However, if you […]
July 8, 2016
These days, there’s no shortage of resources available to musicians. From music stores to the internet, there are plenty of places musicians can go to discover, learn, and practice. With the advent of smartphones, there has also been a proliferation of apps which musicians can use to make the processes of learning, practicing, and even […]
July 2, 2016
As the proud owner of a brand new musical instrument, proper storage should be one of your top concerns. You just invested hundreds, if not thousands, into the instrument itself- shouldn’t you do everything possible to protect it? Along with routine maintenance and proper care, storing your instrument properly will help protect it from accidental […]
May 3, 2016
If you asked any orchestra director which family of instruments offer the greatest range of expression, intensity, and nuance they’d probably say the orchestral string family. The orchestral string family is composed of instruments that are played by sliding a bow across the strings. Due to their range of tones, the violin and the cello […]
March 28, 2016
As the parent of a violin student, you may be curious about how much you can expect to pay for a particular repair. While the cost of a violin repair may vary depending on the severity of damage, the luthier’s particular costs, or the age of the instrument, this list of common price ranges for […]
March 7, 2016
Whether you’re a student musician picking up your instrument for the first time or an accomplished artist who has been fine-tuning your talent for years, proper instrument care should always be on your mind. Ask yourself this: “What kind of musician would I be if my instrument wasn’t in perfect playing condition?” The answer is […]
February 26, 2016
Based out of Frederick, Maryland, Kirk Evans is a string repair technician with Music & Arts. In addition to repairing instruments, he ensures consistency in repairs, proficiency in new trainees, and peace of mind with Tylenol. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ You’ve been a leader within the Music & Arts repair team for 16 years. What did you do […]
February 10, 2016
For no other class of instrument is correct sizing more important than it is for orchestral strings. When a young player picks up a violin, viola, cello or bass for the first time, it’s critical for the instrument’s size to match the player so that learning proper positioning and playing technique will be possible. And […]
February 3, 2016
Learning how to play a stringed instrument is an enjoyable and exciting experience. It can also be a time of uncertainty, especially if the musician is a student. And as you begin your research, you’ll find there are many factors to consider before even beginning to play – the most important perhaps being whether you […]
