JULIA'S VIOLIN BLOG

Here Comes the Sun violin sheet music and tutorial by The Beatles Here Comes the Sun is one of The Beatles’ best-known songs, and a fun one to play on the violin! I’ve made two arrangements of the song to suit wherever you are on your violin journey. Let’s go over the sheet music and [...]

Find out what some of the interesting and amusing facts about Mozart are! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (full name: Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart) is one of the most recognizable classical composers of all time, along with Bach and Beethoven. He has an immense body of work, covering virtually all the music genres of his time. [...]

Ave Maria by Bach and Gounod: free violin sheet music, tutorial, history, and practice tips Ave Maria is one of the most recognizable classical melodies, and it’s so beautiful on the violin. Even if you’re new to playing, the calm, singing melody will allow you to work on musical expression without needing to use advanced [...]

The violin and cello are two instruments of the same family and have many similarities. However, they also have a lot of differences. Whether you’re just curious about how similar or different they are, or you are wondering which instrument would be better for you or your child to start learning, in this article I'll [...]

Hello and welcome to my free online violin tuner! You have found the fastest and right way to tune your violin. The tuning will be done using my violin tuner available on this page and with a microphone on your device. This online tuner was originally created for violin and fiddle tuning, but can also [...]

Across the Stars violin sheet music, tutorials, and practice tips from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. Across the Stars is one of John Williams’ most beautiful melodies from the Star Wars films. Its long phrases, expressive dynamics, and flowing melody make it a wonderful piece to learn on violin. I’ve made two arrangements: one [...]

If you're interested in learning violin and have done some research, you might have heard of something called the Suzuki Method: Violin School. 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, [...]

Tips on joining your first violin jam session from a seasoned pro. Jam sessions are one of the best ways to improve your skills as a violin player, and it's a great time playing with other musicians. On the other hand, joining your first jam can be a nerve-wracking experience! The fear of feeling left [...]

A Million Dreams violin sheet music with beginner and intermediate tutorials, warmups, piano accompaniment, and practice tips. A Million Dreams is, in my opinion, the most beautiful song in The Greatest Showman. Its emotional yet soaring melody is so well suited to the violin, and I can’t wait to help you learn it! I’ve created [...]

City of Stars (La La Land) violin sheet music, practice tips, and free warmups. If you're looking for a beautiful movie soundtrack to add to your repertoire, my City of Stars violin sheet music is a wonderful choice. This Oscar-winning song from La La Land has a simple, dreamy melody that sounds beautiful on the [...]

Learn to play the most popular violin wedding songs! Walking down the aisle to instrumental music can be so romantic! The violin is a beautiful instrument that sings out and provides an elegant musical experience. Whether you are looking to get some ideas for violin wedding songs or perform them yourself (even as a beginner!) [...]

Do you want to learn how to play the violin? Perhaps you’ve dreamed about becoming a great violinist. Are you curious about what you need to know or do to achieve this goal? If so, you’ve come to the right place. I’m happy to share a list of 35 steps you can take to play [...]