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Learning Violin as an Adult

  • Guide to Buying a Violin

    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?

    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…

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