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...
The stringed instrument family is a diverse and fascinating one. With a rich history dating back over 500 years for the violin alone, it’s no surprise that each instrument comes with its own extrao...
Buying an instrument online isn’t without it’s risks – you often don’t know what you’ve purchased, or sometimes the instrument can arrive as a do-it-yourself. We see many instruments which are unab...
Whether you’ve just started your own teaching studio, or you’ve been teaching for years, here are some of the must-have apps for every studio teacher.
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In this article, we look at how to best care for and maintain your string instrument.
Caring for your instrument...
Make sure your bridge is always straight and upright (leaning a few millimetres t...
We know that children are given smaller cellos, violins, violas or basses. Why not do the same for adults? This blog post is going to answer some frequently asked questions about 7/8th cellos, incl...
Have you noticed a change in your instrument's sound? Or is it time for an upgrade? It may not be that you need a new bow or instrument straight away. We recommend trying some of these options belo...
We’ve recently reached out to some teachers to see what their top tips for recruitment are! We hope you enjoy it. If you have some tips you’d love to share with the teaching community, we would lov...
Bows down! Pens in hand and sheet music off the table. This stuff can be dry so we’ve made it as simple as possible and done most of the groundwork.
Tax time can be a stressful and anxious time for...
One of the most important things when it comes to playing the viola is your viola posture. It affects all areas of your viola playing. From tone production to bow hold to bow techniques, your viola...
Keeping your instrument clean and healthy is the key to a great sound and a long and happy playing life. With just a little thoughtfulness and quick and regular care, you can achieve many years of ...
How do I apply and use rosin?
It’s important to ensure you don’t put too much or too little rosin on your bow. To make sure you get the right amount, first tighten your bow and press down the bow h...
