Today I'm going to tell you (and show you if you watch the video) how to make a violin mute out of a dollar bill. One of the tools you must have as a string player is a mute. Showing up at rehearsal (or worse a performance) is very unprofessional. …
Good day all! First, let me take this opportunity to thank everyone who has visited my site as it begins to take form. I appreciate any input or suggestions you may have, and as always, don't be mean or I may cry. As the rest of you are no doubt…
Welcome to my first off topic rant blog post. In the modern world, there seems to be an overwhelming lack of etiquette, and today, I'm going to discuss one area that bothers me quite a bit. As a professional musician who makes the majority of his money performing (almost always…
We often hear about the "Mt. Rushmore of......" when it comes to many things. Usually it's sports-related (the Mr. Rushmore of baseball hitters, etc.), or even music (the Mt. Rushmore of bands). Here is my Mt. Rushmore of classical music composers (rewritten from a lost blog post of a few…
As I have already stated, I play viola in addition to violin. This year, I purchased my first good viola to use for gigs and teaching, and this last weekend, I performed with it for the first time. For years I have been a violinist who can't resist telling a…
So, not only am I a world class violinist and in-demand private teacher, but I also design and sell stuff through a print-on-demand company called Zazzle. I design lots of gifts, clothes, and other fun merchandise and get a small commission when people buy them. Zazzle takes care of the…
Tonight, I'll be performing with the Christian Community Orchestra in Douglasville, GA. This is a really great group of people led by Jan Booth. Ms. Booth founded this orchestra over 20 years ago and it continues to grow today. The orchestra attracts beginners and pros alike and in addition to…
Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to perform Beethoven's 9th Symphony with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. I consider the 9th to be the Muhammad Ali of symphonies - The Greatest. There is no other symphony that compares to the raw power and exceptional beauty that Beethoven provides in his 9th.…
Welcome to my new website, ChuckGviolin! I am working around the clock to get this site up and running 100%, but in the meantime, please pardon my dust.
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Massive Dynamic has over 10 years of experience in Design, Technology and Marketing. We take pride in delivering Intelligent Designs and Engaging Experiences for clients all over the World.