In my latest video tutorial, I demonstrated how to play an A Blues scale, and the differences between the more commonly known A Major...

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...

Know pizzicato but are stumped about how to maintain a bowhold while performing it? The violin is the queen (or king) of multi-tasking...

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....

Every year, hundreds, if not thousands of Tennesseans flock to Percy Warner Park to gather under the light of the full moon and make...

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...

There are several types of bow strokes, techniques, articulations... basically too many ways to play the violin. So, by request of a...

Rosin. A mystery, yet well known. When it comes to violin maintenance, most people are aware that rosin is a must. However, not many...

Not the most fun topic in the world, I know... but it's something every musician or aspiring musician should thoroughly understand. I've...

"Oh Danny boy, the pipes the pipes are ca-alling..." Who doesn't love a good traditional Irish song? What's even better is they tend to...

Call me bias, but out of all the instrumental versions of this song, I think it sounds most beautiful when played on a violin. There's...

I'll be honest, I had never actually heard this song before sitting down to learn it for this video today. When I'm in the car, my radio...

In this video, I share the universal song of celebration, "Happy Birthday" and how to play it on the violin! After watching this video,...

World music is one of my lesser-known loves when it comes to fiddle playing. Music is a universal language, yes, but within that language...

Pizzicato is one of the most fun and easy ways to achieve a unique sound with your violin. Being a bow-compatable instrument, people do...

It is not too often that I come across a minimally produced pop song that heavily features strings. When I first listened to this song,...

When teaching lessons, especially online lessons, there are going to be unavoidable THINGS that are bound to come up, and it is my job as...

Vibrato seems to be a lofty and seemingly unattainable technique that many beginner violin students struggle with. But it doesn't have to...

Yay!! Who doesn't love these two brilliant TV shows? I hope you enjoy my Parks and Recreation/The Office *inspired* cover. As you will...