JULIA'S VIOLIN BLOG

Today we're diving deep into the popular question, "How many Stradivarius violins are there?" The allure of a Stradivarius violin is undeniable, captivating us all with its legendary craftsmanship and stellar sound quality. But many of us wonder - and historians are still solidifying - how many of these fine instruments still exist today. Antonio [...]

When you're diving into violin music, you'll encounter all kinds of works from different classical music periods, each with its own sound and style. Understanding when these periods took place and what made their music so interesting will help you become a better violinist. Today, we'll take a deep dive into each classical music era. [...]

In the world of classical music, violin and piano duets are a fun way to make music with others, while enjoying some of the finest music ever composed. Strings and keyboard instruments are always a good combination, and the duets in this article will inspire you to start practicing these pieces for yourself! No matter [...]

A one-stop guide to playing violin double stops with control and ease. Composers incorporate double stops to add depth and mix melody and harmony. In fact, if you've ever tuned your violin by checking two strings together, then you've actually already played a double stop! Double stops can be tricky and frustrating. With a few [...]

Learn about minor keys, the three types of minor scales, and how to listen for minor chords! Ever wondered why certain songs tug at your heartstrings? Minor keys are often behind the most emotional moments in your favorite music. In this post, I go over the different minor scales, including how to identify the three [...]

A question that I receive often is “How long does it take to learn violin?”. This is a great question, and something very natural to wonder as you start your violin learning journey! While I don’t have a concrete, easy answer for you, I can tell you how things may possibly go. It really depends [...]

The best violin strings organized by your playing level Have you found that the sound of your violin isn’t as nice as it used to be, despite your technique getting better and better? It may be time to try new violin strings! You can always replace your strings with the same brand as before, but [...]

I’m so excited to share my new drone tone app with you! A drone is a sustained tone that you can play along with to practice playing in tune. If you sometimes have trouble telling whether or not your notes are in tune, or if you’d just like to train your ear, the new drone [...]

In this post, I'm sharing with you Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D violin sheet music. This is an excellent Baroque piece to learn. Since it's very recognizable, your friends will be so impressed to hear you play it! My free sheet music contains all the fingerings and bowings you'll need to learn the piece. Download [...]

If you’re interested in the electric violin, I have something a little different that I think you’ll like - the fretted violin! This type of violin isn’t very traditional, but it’s very flashy and fun to play. A fretted electric violin can be a fun instrument to experiment with after getting comfortable with an acoustic [...]

You can easily learn the E Major violin scale with my sheet music and charts - see below! Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced player, you've likely discovered the importance of mastering different scales to enhance your musical prowess. In this guide, I would like to teach you how to play the E [...]

After playing for a few months, you might want to look for a new violin bow; but what is a good violin bow price? Today we’ll take a look at the types of violin bows best suited for all levels of violin players along with their price ranges. Finding a nice violin bow will elevate [...]