Fiddlershop Blog
The Magic and the Math of Music
To be honest, it’s challenging for me to talk about music. Not because I don’t want to or don't enjoy it, but rather because I struggle to find a balance between two extremes. On one hand, it feels too mathematical and simplistic to slap concrete images and labels on music and sounds which we can’t smell, feel, taste, or see. "That sounds dark," "this sounds sweet," "make it smoother," "Make it sound like there's peanut butter on your bow!!"
Peter White, the Story of an American Violin Maker
Fiddlershop is in the fortunate position to be able to carry a variety of unique and incredibly rare professional violins. Among these exquisite in...
Why is This Violin Better Than That One?
One of the questions we are asked a lot here at Fiddlershop is “why is this violin better than that one?” And while there are usually some succinct...
Strings for a Cause
Strings for a Cause
This year’s “Strings for a Cause” Campaign ramps up Fiddlershop’s support for one of the most dynamic music programs in the dev...
How To Buy Your First Cello?
When it comes to buying string instruments, there is certainly a jungle out there. What should you be aware of when buying your first cello? Fiddle...
Our 10-Point Adjustment Checklist
What makes Fiddlershop different from the rest? We follow Fiddlerman’s famous 10 point adjustment and setup checklist on your instrument to make su...
10 Most Common Mistakes Beginners Make
Avoid the 10 most common mistakes beginner/aspiring violinists make! Have you heard people say that you are too old to start learning a new instrum...
Showroom Grand Opening March 16th, 2019
Many of our local customers have followed the process for months, and finally we're happy to announce to you all that we're opening up a showroom ...
6 Musicians' Best Advice For Beginner Violinists
We asked six musicians to share their one best tip for beginner string musicians. These are the answers we received.
GÖRAN EKLUNDH, violin teacher...
The Ultimate Sizing Guide for String Instruments
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 ...
Meet Michael Holstein, Co-Founder of Fiddlershop
He looks closer to 20, but actually turned 30 years old recently — Michael Holstein, Fiddlershop’s CEO and Co-founder.
You have probably talked t...
Fiddlerman’s Violin Horror Stories
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 throug...
