Want an in-depth guide to changing strings on your violin, viola, cello or double bass? We asked one of our team members Michael to share with us his top tips for replacing strings. This blog post ...

Thanks to some ingenious engineering across the past few hundred years, string instruments already do a pretty good job of amplifying themselves. However, there are many reasons for combining this ...

Why are string instruments and their accessories so expensive? It’s a question we get asked regularly, and we thought we’d address why you do get what you pay for, when it comes to string instrumen...

When you start learning to play the viola, usually your teacher will tune your viola in your weekly lessons. If you are learning at home, via the internet, or simply can’t get anywhere to have it ...

Not sure if you need a silk bag for your instrument or not? Read this blog post to explore the topic of rapid weather changes, your instrument, and silk bags! We’re excited to introduce you to one ...

Pirastro has recently launched Perpetual for Viola. Pirastro say thanks to their innovative materials and adopting new, carefully matched production methods, the development of PIRASTRO Perpetual r...

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...

Your string has snapped right before a concert, or whilst it’s being fitted to your instrument! We know how frustrating it can be - but why does it happen? In this post, we are going to explore why...

Learning a new instrument, language or skill is one of life’s great challenges. It can be incredibly rewarding as the development of new skills encourages us to grow and discover new ways of thinki...

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...

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...