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Violin Music Must Have

New Musician Must-Haves: Violin

So, your child has made the exciting choice to learn to play the violin. You have bought the instrument, but what do you need to do next? There are some important violin accessories that they will need to make the enjoyable journey into the world of the violin. These accessories should help their learning to […]

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What is Rosin & How Do I Use It?

Rosin is a solid form of resin that’s obtained from pines and other conifers. Produced by heating fresh liquid resin to vaporize its volatile components, it’s semi-transparent in nature and varies in color from yellow to black. Used by cellists, violinists, and other string musicians, rosin helps create friction between the bow hair and strings. […]

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Viola Maintenance

Viola Maintenance: Keep Your Viola Sounding (& Playing) Its Best

Whether you’re a beginner or professional viola player, it’s important to educate yourself on the basics of viola maintenance so you can keep your instrument sounding and playings its best. Just like a car requires oil changes and regular maintenance, your viola also needs special attention and adjustments every now and then–not to mention frequent […]

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Cases, Mutes, and Other Essential Viola Accessories

Cases, Mutes, and Other Essential Viola Accessories

If your child is interested in playing the viola, there are some important accessories you should purchase before you even think about signing them up for lessons. Not only can these accessories make their playing better and their practicing easier, but they will help make their overall experience more enjoyable. Provided your child doesn’t lose […]

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