A parent considering violin lessons for her child might have several initial questions and concerns. Here are some common ones. When a parent contemplates violin lessons for her child, a myriad of questions and concerns naturally arise. This decision involves more than just enrolling in classes; it’s about nurturing a child’s musical journey, which can…
The violin is known to be hard. A beginner sounds like a screaming cat! Some people are afraid even to start this instrument… So is it true that the violin is the most difficult instrument? If you factor in that: 1. Violins have no frets A piano gives you a whole range of keys with…
It is commonly accepted that playing an instrument is good and especially the violin because it is one of the most difficult instruments. But how automatically can we take advantage of the many hours of hard work that we put every day on that instrument? How can we measure the effect of the violin on…
Playing the violin implies two things: the first is to get always better, and the other is to never get out of shape. The former implies playing as much as possible, the latter not going below a bare minimum. I have explained how long should we play the violin every day in this blog post….
The violin is a complex instrument. It’s been said over and over again. Yet, it is a fascinating one because of its sound, history, and myths. And it is quite rewarding to play the violin: there is so much prestige! I am sure I can prove to you that, despite all that, the violin can…
If you ever want to be a great musician, professional or not, it all starts with practicing. It is that important. There is no way you will be a good violinist by just watching, listening, and mimicking. But when you are all alone, you probably don’t know where to start. Maybe you are not happy…