When beginning to learn a musical instrument, it is often easy to become overwhelmed with all of the technical components. You may have...

Do you ever get stuck not knowing how to end a fiddle tune? Or, perhaps you are just looking for a snappy way to wrap everything up. Well...

Tension is one of those things that everyone knows, on some level, is harmful. So why do we continue to tense up when playing the violin?...

If you've been following my content for awhile, hopefully by now you understand the importance of warming up at the start of your...

When it comes to playing an instrument, we all go through seasons. Perhaps you used to play when you were younger and then life happened,...

We all know that the bow is the hardest part of playing the violin, but there are some exercises you can do to help! Today, I am sharing...

If you've been playing the violin for any length of time, chances are you've experienced tension and muscle soreness on some level. Even...

You know that small, shiny, orange block that came in the small compartment of your violin case when you first started playing? That...

When teaching beginner violin students how to hold the bow, many teachers focus solely on the hand and fingers, understandably. They'll...

Learning a new instrument is hard. Especially when you are in the beginning stages of getting to know the instrument, and especially when...

Perhaps you can relate to the following statement: "No matter how much I practice, I just don't seem to be getting any better!". Is this...

One of the most common issues I see as a teacher among aspiring violinists and fiddle players is a crooked left wrist. Today, we are...

If it hasn't already happened, there will undoubtedly come a time as a violin/fiddle player where you'll find yourself playing alongside...

There are a few different methods of reading music that have existed since the birth of written song, most notably sheet music and...

Once you've learned and feel confident in the notes and rhythms of a tune, it's time to take it to the next level. This is where bowings...

When it comes to playing a string instrument, maintenance is something we often forget. This is why I've come up with a list of FIVE...

I recently created a video delving into the topic of double stops, and why it can be so gosh darn difficult to get them right. There are...

This is one of those songs that does exceptionally well when played on the violin. It has a beautiful melody that really "sings" when...

Scales are essential to learning any instrument, but there are three in particular that I believe to be imperative when you are first...

Getting ready for a trip? Whether you're traveling with your instrument for the first time or you know the drill and are simply looking...