These are the films that I found most interesting about playing the violin and music in general. I recommend watching them and being inspired by them for any serious student, whether beginner or...

That question might not be as simple as it sounds. Despite generally accepted knowledge these days, the origin of the violin is still somewhat contested, and even among the leading theories, unclear....

It is some kind of a touchy subject. Strangely, great violinists avoid the topic with discretion and modesty. It is as if a paparazzi asked to take pictures of their dearest child. The truth is, most...

The violin is a complex piece of equipment. To the irreverent eye, it may seem like a pile of wood with some strings, but the amount of math and fine-tuning behind the instrument would beg to differ....

Rosin is also known as colophony and is used by string players to coat their bow hair. The resulting white powder grips the string and makes it vibrate and then sing. Without rosin, a bow wouldn't...

The violin market isn’t a simple thing. The resources and expertise required to craft and sell these instruments alone can provide a substantial cost, but that alone doesn’t justify the...