As a beginner, I was so afraid to take violin lessons at first because my parents would always think bad things about me if I took them. So I did everything by the book. I did the homework. I did the lessons. But once I started studying with Viola, I immediately got over that fear, […]
The most widely used guitar string instrument is the mandolin, which is made by string manufacturers to hold up to 500 strings, and it is the most difficult string instrument to learn. The other stringed instruments such as the bass guitar and the saxophone are not as difficult to master and can be learned without […]
In the past, violinists could make music in a very small set of steps. For beginners, practicing alone was hard, especially if you had less than 20 weeks of practice. But with the advent of online and offline classes, beginner guitarists are getting more and more comfortable playing and mastering the instrument, and the challenge […]
It’s not easy. It can be very tedious and time-consuming. I don’t have any formal training, but I’ve been playing for many years already. I started to play when I was 12 or 13 and I have my own music, which I write. I use music theory in my playing because I don’t have a […]
If your child is 3-5 years old, it is recommended that they start piano lessons as early as possible. To learn to play the piano safely children need to play on an instrument that’s as close to perfect as possible. This means a piano that plays a smooth sound and isn’t too loud and has […]
How is it easier to pick up a new instrument? How does one become a good pianist? What does it mean in practice to be comfortable in one’s own skin and play the way you want to? These questions are relevant as we approach the centenary of the instrument. It might seem odd to mention […]
Of course! We provide an 18 month violin lessons package that includes a full violin lesson for 2 hours plus other fun stuff like reading materials and more. All you have to do to receive your 18 months membership and start teaching is take our free one-hour audition at our studio and we’ll have set […]
Absolutely. The first violin lesson can be a lot of fun; learning to play requires lots of repetition and practice. But it’s also a great way for you to get a taste of the music while having kids around. The violin takes most kids about a year to master, but young musicians make tremendous progress! […]
You can easily tell with the sound of the strings or the sound of the wooden pieces. If it has been kept in excellent condition, you can tell it’s worth less by the sound of the strings and wood. If the string has been damaged, but not broken, you can tell it’s worth less if […]
To clean away the residue between the fretboard and the arm of the violin, I use a solution of 10 drops of a dilute, water-based lubricant (not petroleum jelly) on the fretboard and in the body. This is similar to how you might clean a car (sodium alcohol and isopropyl alcohol) but is easier for […]