For this edition of Frequently Asked Questions, I thought I would focus on a few general inquires I am often asked in regard to learning violin.
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Read MoreFor this month's blog post, we are excited to sit down for a conversation with violinist Zachary Peterson. Zachary is a longtime friend and colleague, who is currently finishing up his two year tenure with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. The Civic was first founded in 1919, and is the official training orchestra of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. It offers young musicians the opportunity to develop their orchestral and musical skills by working with musicians and conductors from the Chicago Symphony, as well as guest artists from around the world. We sat down to ask Zachary a few questions about his experiences of playing with, and auditioning for the Civic Orchestra.
Read MoreBuying your first violin can be an exciting yet daunting experience. Whether you are purchasing your first quality instrument after years of renting, or upgrading your original investment to a higher end instrument, there is often a never-ending list of questions that come along with the decision to buy. Where do you go, what do you do once you get there, and how do you know if a violin is right for you?
Read MoreAt one point or another, it has happened to all of us. You work hard on your repertoire all week putting in extra hours to perfect it, then you go into your lesson and everything falls apart. As you play, your frustration builds and you try in vain to assure your teacher that you have in-fact been practicing diligently all week. Leaving your lesson, you worry that all your hard work was for nothing, and you feel a sense of disappointment that the positive experience you were hoping for turned into such a struggle.
Read MoreAh, fall . . . vivid colours, crisp apples and a brisk nip in the evening air. It’s a beautiful time of year, and as you pull your favorite sweater out of the closet, it’s also important to think about how seasonal changes in the weather can affect your violin. Humidity and temperature changes can occur quite rapidly during seasonal transitions, so it’s important to keep a watchful eye on your instrument for signs of distress. Here are a few helpful things to keep in mind as we head into the fall and winter months.
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