Fiddlershop Blog
String Players' Extreme Weather Survival Guide
Being a musician is a journey that can be stressful, for instance making sure that the music is prepared, and that the musicianship is at a high le...
Make your Viola a Chin-Cello
We are happy to announce that any viola purchased from our shop can be converted into a chin-cello. And if you already own a viola, we'll show you ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
All You Need To Know About The Sound Post
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 ti...
How to take care of your new violin and bow
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?
New Instrumen...
Fiddlerman’s 8 Tips When Buying Your First Violin
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 th...
