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...

While children bring joy to all of our lives, they also can sometimes make practice time a bit of a struggle! That's why I've compiled by...

It's no secret that having a trained ear is an important part of playing an instrument, and learning tunes by ear is a valuable skill to...

Shuffle, intro, kick-off, whatever you choose to call it - it's a rhythm we use primarily to introduce a tune and count in our bandmates...

In my most recent video, we learned all about the concept of hooked bowings. I find this particular type of bowing interesting, because...

It's a new year, and that means new goals and resolutions are underway! At this time last year, no one could have possibly predicted what...

In my latest video, I walked you through the melody of holiday favorite, 'Up On The Housetop'. I hope you enjoyed learning this one! If...

Well, it's that time of year! Every year during the month of December, I have so much fun putting together and sharing fun holiday...