August 21, 2021

What Violin Strings Should I Buy?

Everyone is always asking, “What violin strings should I buy?”  The thing is, that varies from player to player.  Below I’ll be talking about several different brands/variations of strings from total beginner to professional grade.  I’ll also tell you what strings I use.  I went through several years and several types of strings before finally…

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violinguy

May 30, 2018

Electric Violin vs. Acoustic – What’s the Difference?

Every popular these days is the electric violin.   Most of my students (especially the girls), come to me every day and say they want to play like Lindsay Stirling.  As a pretentious classical music elitist, I immediately throw up in my mouth a little.  Then I think hey, if she helps little girls (or fellas)…

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violinguy