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

Educational
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?

Educational
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...

Educational
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.

Educational
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...

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

Buying Guides
Fiddlershop's Picks: Bow Rosins
Rosin is the key to unlocking the sound from your bowed string instrument. When applied to the bow hair, the rosin creates sticky friction between the string and bow. The rosined hair grips the str...





