What is the hardest instrument? This is a very common question! Especially for a non-musician, it’s hard to know all of the details that go into playing an instrument. It can therefore be a challenge to compare the difficulty levels of each instrument. And while it is certainly true that every instrument is difficult in…
Violin is an extremely well-known instrument. You would practically need to be hiding under a rock your whole life to not know what a violin is! Yet, many people have never heard of the violin’s closest relative – the viola! Most people watching an orchestra wouldn’t even notice that there is a whole section of…
Rosin is a substance which all violinists need to play the violin. It makes the otherwise smooth, silky bow hairs sticky and ready to vibrate your violin’s strings. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to make a sound at all! There are a few key tidbits of information that will help any beginner use rosin…
Looking to purchase a violin bow? Or just curious about the different types of bows out there? You have come to the right place! I have found there are four different materials that are commonly used to make bows. They vary drastically in quality and price, from super cheap (~$50 or less) to sometimes tens…
During lessons, music teachers (including myself) tend to focus mostly on proper technique and the correct way of doing things. However, it can be very useful to know what NOT to do with your violin, too! Violins are especially fragile instruments. There is a lot that can go wrong if you don’t know how to handle them properly….
Being the iconic instrument that it is, many might find themselves wondering: how hard would it be to learn to play the violin? This is a very good question! And, while the answer very much depends on the individual themselves, the short answer is yes, it is certainly possible to teach yourself to play the…
