If you're interested in learning violin and have done some research, you might have heard of something called the Suzuki method. But what is it? Why do so many students and teachers choose to pursue violin this way? As an adult beginner, or even as a parent looking into lessons for their child, it's important [...]

In this article, I explain in detail what is the up-bow staccato, how it differs from flying staccato, teach you how to play it on your violin, provide exercises that will help you master it, and show you a few musical examples. Let's dive into it! What is Up-bow Staccato? An up-bow staccato is a [...]

Learn what an f hole is on the violin, and how sound holes have evolved on other stringed instruments. When you first saw a violin, did you wonder what those beautiful mirrored carvings were on the front? They may look like the shape of the letter "s" from far away, but if you look a [...]

Have you ever wondered what the hardest violin piece is? No matter what levels we play at, it's fun to watch the professionals play things we've never even dreamed of. As violin virtuosity has grown, professional violinists and composers have tested the limits and created music that's so technically demanding that it's almost unfathomable! Throughout [...]