Why do bows cost so much? Here’s a quick explanation. Often people ask why bows cost so much:  “Isn’t $1000 far too much for a piece of wood and some hair?” “It’s all marketing and attempting to ra...

Have you ever heard a weird sound, such as a choke, creak or squeak on your cello or double bass? You may have a wolf tone. Here’s a guide to what wolf tones are, and what you can do about it! Over...

Buying a double bass can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lifetime! Here are some simple tips to ensure you’re showing your double bass love and care throughout its lifetime with you.  Following t...

Buying a cello can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lifetime! Here are some simple tips to ensure you’re showing your cello love and care throughout its lifetime with you.  Following these tips wi...

Buying a viola can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lifetime! Here are some simple tips to ensure you’re showing your viola love and care throughout its lifetime with you.  Following these tips wi...

Buying a violin can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lifetime! Here are some simple tips to ensure you’re showing your violin love and care throughout its lifetime with you.  Following these tips ...

Find the perfect fit for your duet, trio or quartet. After receiving hundreds of positive reviews and feedback from our teaching community in response to our curriculum-aligned string orchestra tit...

We’ve all been there - as children ourselves, we’ve been bored in music lessons, or nervous about upcoming exams. As parents, we’re not sure about whether to keep pushing or give in to the complain...

We’ve sat down with Yvonne, to get her top tips for setting up your classroom for success. Yvonne has taught in schools right across Queensland for many years so she knows a thing or two about the ...

If you didn’t get the opportunity to learn a musical instrument as a child, you may not know how important your parental influence is on your child’s music education! Here is some quick advice from...

Time to upgrade your case? Cases come in all different shapes, sizes and colours! If your current case is missing a handle, or your best friend needs a new home, it might be time to consider upgrad...

When you or your child expresses an interest in playing music, you need to decide whether you are going to buy or rent a musical instrument. An adult may not want to commit long-term to learning a...