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Learning Violin as an Adult
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The Ultimate Guide to Practicing for Violin Beginners
The violin is undeniably a challenging instrument to learn, and most beginners want to ensure they are establishing good practice routines. Common questions include: “How much should I practice?”, “Should I sit or stand while practicing?”, and “What should I practice?”. This blog will aim to cover these and other frequently asked questions about practicing…
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The Joys and Challenges of Learning Violin as an Adult
A pervasive myth in our society is the belief that children are automatically best suited at picking up new skills, especially when it comes to musical instruments like the violin. What most people don’t realize is the majority of kids enrolled in music programs quit or never achieve advanced levels of playing. The small subset…
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Guide to Buying a Violin
You may have already been down the internet rabbit hole searching for a violin. And so the first question is, Where do I look? The online options are indeed dizzying. But we believe your best option, if available, is a local stringed instrument store. And here we make a distinction between a store specializing in…
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I Want to Learn Violin. Should I Rent or Buy?
Violin, while perhaps not the most expensive hobby, does incur many costs. Purchasing your violin and bow is just the beginning. Buying music, accessories, and signing up for a lessons program will soon start to feel like an enormous investment. There are less expensive ways to pursue your dream of playing the violin, and choosing…