Fiddlershop Blog

This sizing guide is intended to give you a good idea of what instrument size you or your student should look for. Please consider that this guide is based on our best estimates, but we always recommend that you consult...

He looks closer to 20, but actually turned 30 years old recently — Michael Holstein, Fiddlershop’s CEO and Co-founder.  You have probably talked to him, if you ever called Fiddlershop. Michael is passionate, generous and constantly happy. You can definitely...

Sure, it’s a delight to play the violin. But after 40 years of playing professionally and for fun, Pierre Holstein, aka Fiddlerman, has been through both sunshine and rain.We sat down with him to talk about those not so fun...

Most beginner musicians don’t know what a sound post is. Probably because it’s not easy to see and we don’t talk about the sound post often. The tiny wooden dowel is hidden inside the violin, close to the bridge. But...

You just bought your first violin. Now what? How do you take care of your violin and bow the correct way, to make them last forever? Fiddlerman gives you his best advice. How to tune your violin Fiddlerman has a...

When Fiddlershop decided to apply for FedEx Small Business Grant Contest 2018, they had no idea what was coming. Half a year later, they had received third place out of 7,800 applicants - and were also chosen for the Alumni...

Who knows our products better than our own workforce? We asked all our employees for their fave pick: CLARE CARLSON Customer Service Representative Flesch Model Chinrest —One of my favorite items is the center mounted (Flesch) chin rest. Due to...

Buying your first violin can be exciting. But with so many factors to juggle, many first time buyers end up with an instrument that doesn’t make their learning justice. Fiddlerman has listed 8 tips to help you purchase your first violin....

Looking for fun violin facts? We all know that one can have a lot of fun with a violin. Fiddlerman has taken this to a new level by showing you funny tricks you can do to get people to laugh, and...

Choosing your first music teacher is kind of like selecting a babysitter. You want someone who will nurture your musical progress in a healthy, fun and creative way. Your teacher will introduce some of the most important concepts of the...

For years, whispers of a secret fiddle like no other spread throughout the Fiddlerman community. This mysterious violin travels the world, touches the hearts of many, and claims a new owner every few months. It is called “The Traveler.” OK...

Playing the violin requires lots of repetition and awkward positions. Unfortunately, mistakes in posture, repetitive motions and playing can lead to injury. Violinists, along with other instrumentalists, are susceptible to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, arthritis, focal dystonia, and nerve pain....

Within the first few years of music lessons, many children quit. Sadly, it’s a decision most come to regret later in life. As an adult, you hear it quite often from your friends, family, and colleagues; “I wish I would...

Maybe you know someone who isn’t open to various styles of music. Or, you know people who don’t listen to a lot of music at all. How do you inspire such a person to see the beauty in music? Is...

Big News! Today, after six years in business, we’re releasing an updated website and brand identity. We believe the new look and feel better matches what we’ve become since the start in 2012. However, the core team behind our family...