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12 Online Violin Lessons & Online Violin Classes (Free & Paid)

Learning the violin is an exciting yet very daunting task. It requires commitment and constant practice in order for you to become a skilled player. Face-to-face classes are great for most students because their teachers are able to instruct them directly. However, there are those who may find it...

Common Repairs For The Violin

The violin is a small and delicate instrument that can produce powerful and sentimental sounds. Apart from a few metallic pieces, the violin is made almost entirely of wood. This makes the instrument even more susceptible to climate changes and rough handling. Don't despair if you live in one of those...
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Buying a Violin Checklist

Since buying a violin is an expensive investment, it's important to know what you need to buy. Besides the violin itself, there are a number of accessories necessary to play the violin properly and comfortably. We cover the various accessories below, which include: the bow, the case, the shoulder rest, the...
How To Get A Violin Appraisal

How to Get a Violin Appraisal

To you, playing violin is everything. The ability to perfect the concertos of the great composers or even craft your own music is priceless. While you probably couldn't put a price tag on how playing the violin makes you feel, a violin valuation could give you some idea of...

How to Start Playing the Violin

If you've thought about learning the violin, then this guide will help you get started. We will cover the basics of buying a violin and then go over ways to start learning how to play the violin. The violin is the smallest instrument in the violin family, but it is...
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The Violinists of America’s Got Talent

With a broader selection of acts than it's ABC rival, American Idol, America's Got Talent showcases a variety of acts with the goal that the winner will be able to showcase their talent in Las Vegas. Over the years, talents have ranged from Opera singers to magicians, but occasionally...
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