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How to Pick Your First Violin Teacher
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 som...

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Top 5 Violin Playing Mistakes That Lead to Injury
Read about these common causes of injury so that you can stay healthy and perform your best.

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How to Encourage my Child to Continue Taking Lessons
If your child is struggling with motivation, here are a few things to consider when trying to help them.

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Fostering an Appreciation for Music in Adults
Some ideas on finding more enjoyment and inspiration from music.

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Fine Tuners: To Use or Not to Use?
The little screws on the tailpiece of your string instrument are a convenient invention - they make it easier to tune the strings. But does everyone need them?

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3 Ways to Inspire Your Child to Practice
Parents face an uphill battle when it comes to motivating children to practice. Learning an instrument requires patience, discipline, focus, critical thinking skills, and perseverance - qualities...

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Top 10 Violin Vibrato Mistakes Students Make
If you're trying to learn vibrato, look out for these common mistakes so you can build a strong foundation for your technique.

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Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Musician
Many music students and professional musicians go through periods of self-doubt, but how do they overcome it? How does one continue to progress when a little negative voice keeps whispering "you ca...

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Diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel: Can I Still Play the Violin?
For string musicians, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can be a scary diagnosis.



