What's the usual violin cost and what quality comes with it? When you are first beginning to look into purchasing a violin, you might be wondering what a reasonable price is for a violin that can meet your playing needs. Of course, every violin is different and it makes a huge difference whether you're buying [...]

Have you ever wondered what is tonic solfa? Or maybe you have learned "do re mi fa so la ti do" instead of note names (C, D, E, etc.) and now you'd like to know how to translate between those two note naming systems? In this step-by-step guide, I'd like to provide you with an [...]

In this article, I would like to tell you everything about octaves on the violin, as well as share with you exercises that will help you master them. This is a bit more difficult topic than what I usually explain. I recommend learning to play octaves for intermediate players and students who are familiar with [...]

If you have ever felt any tension while playing, read on and learn how to relax your left hand! Your left hand is probably the most essential part of your body when it comes to playing the violin: it does most of the work yet the right hand is the one that produces the sound. [...]