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Leather Britches
In my latest video on The Tune Project YouTube channel, I walk you through how to play this classic tune, Leather Britches, This is one...

The Tune Project
Nov 14, 20202 min read
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The Myth Of Talent
Talent is a funny thing. It's one of those traits that you're either born with or you're not. You either have a knack for certain things,...

The Tune Project
Oct 19, 20203 min read
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Let's Make A Practice Plan!
Now that we're moving into the holiday season, it is a great time to re-evaluate and revamp our practice routines! Let's take a look at...

The Tune Project
Oct 7, 20202 min read
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Tips for Adult Beginners
I recently made a video specifically for you adult beginners out there who might be struggling to find your stride, or maybe you're just...

The Tune Project
Sep 16, 20203 min read
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Ease the Squeeze
Are you a serial squeezer? Do you find that your left hand feels exhausted even after playing your violin for just a short while? I...

The Tune Project
Sep 5, 20202 min read
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Fly Me To The Moon
I'm glad so many of you have enjoyed learning "Fly Me To The Moon" by ear from my violin tutorial video. By popular demand, here is free...

The Tune Project
Aug 24, 20201 min read
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Moon River
I'm glad so many of you have enjoyed learning "Moon River" by ear from my violin tutorial video posted last year. By popular demand, here...

The Tune Project
Aug 24, 20201 min read
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Back-To-School Tips
To go along with my latest video, I have compiled a list of three of my top tips (plus a bonus tip!) for all of you young, aspiring...

The Tune Project
Aug 12, 20203 min read
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'Maria' from West Side Story
One of the first times I heard West Side Story referenced was by my music theory teacher when I was a freshman in high school. We were...

The Tune Project
Aug 7, 20201 min read
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Practice Makes Progress
I recently had a student tell me, "Sometimes I'll pick up my violin for the first time all day and play something through with no...

The Tune Project
Aug 3, 20203 min read
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Wagon Wheel, Solo 3
We made it to the last solo from Wagon Wheel! I hope you have been enjoying this little series, and hopefully by now you are a Wagon...

The Tune Project
Jul 14, 20202 min read
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Wagon Wheel, Solo 2
I hope you all enjoyed learning the first solo/break from Wagon Wheel! I am back for round two with this second break. As you can see...

The Tune Project
Jul 2, 20202 min read
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Wagon Wheel, Solo 1
In my latest video tutorial, I demonstrate how to play the first fiddle solo from Wagon Wheel. This song is played in the key of A Major...

The Tune Project
Jun 27, 20201 min read
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A Blues Scale
In my latest video tutorial, I demonstrated how to play an A Blues scale, and the differences between the more commonly known A Major...

The Tune Project
Jun 26, 20201 min read
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Billy In The Lowground
This is such a great traditional tune, and I hope you enjoy learning it! The version I teach in my tutorial is straight out of the...

The Tune Project
May 6, 20201 min read
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The Tune Project
Apr 23, 20200 min read
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Pizzicato WITH the Bow
Know pizzicato but are stumped about how to maintain a bowhold while performing it? The violin is the queen (or king) of multi-tasking...

The Tune Project
Oct 3, 20191 min read
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Does Size Matter?
We are talking about violins. Get it right. The short answer is indeed, sizing plays a role in how comfortably your violin will fit you....

The Tune Project
Aug 22, 20191 min read
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Full Moon Pickin' Party
Every year, hundreds, if not thousands of Tennesseans flock to Percy Warner Park to gather under the light of the full moon and make...

The Tune Project
Aug 20, 20192 min read
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On the Hunt for a New Violin?
I'm so excited to be starting a mini-series on my Youtube channel where I will be addressing FOUR important questions to ask yourself...

The Tune Project
Aug 18, 20191 min read
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