It seems the greatest challenge at the onset of my student’s violin studies isn’t producing a clear tone or learning Twinkle Twinkle. For most players, the hassle of finding a good instrument is most difficult. We’re not born with an “instrument-seeking gene.” Most people don’t even know what size to look for.My first 3/4-size violin [...]
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Instrument Purchasing For Newbies: A Violin Teacher Offers Advice
Posted by admin on January 27th, 2011
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The Kid Rocks: Three Generations Are Fed A Varied Musical Diet
Posted by admin on January 26th, 2011
Many summers ago I drove to a distant rural Canadian town every two weeks to teach violin lessons. The grueling 5-hour drive (did I mention I was pregnant?) seemed to whiz past when I spent quality time with my musician buddies, Bob and Fred. That is, Robert Plant and Freddy Mercury of the legendary classical [...]
Working As a Professional Bass Guitarist
Posted by admin on January 25th, 2011
The professional musician, playing a musical instrument is very rewarding. If you play music you will know how much fun is involved, performing for people, the frustrating times when inspiration runs low!I play the bass guitar, an instrument I found when at school. It all came in to place; I found the bass guitar and [...]