If you are just starting out with orchestra, the first choice you have to make is choosing an instrument. There are four main stringed...

If you have the basics of shifting down and you want to refine your skills, use these pointers to start working on polishing your...

If you read Part 1 of our series of posts on shifting, you saw the video about basic shifting. That post talked only about shifting...

Maybe you are now good at playing simple melodies with notes on the lower range of your violin or viola. How do you play those really...

Continuing our discussion about posture, let’s talk about the right hand and arm. You hold the bow with your right hand. To have proper...

There are many techniques that contribute to how well you play a musical instrument. Did you know that posture is one of those key...

Need to tune your instrument but don’t have a tuner? Or need a metronome to help you practice? Here are a few online tuners and...

Do you want to make the most of your practice time? Do you want to make sure that the way you practice leads to steady improvement? Here...

Do you want to play an instrument but are worried about taking care of it properly? Here are some tips to help you maintain your...