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  • I do not know if there are any discussions, however I can offer up a suggestion or two. I can assume you and an amp, or a pa-system and you would like to amplify your violin.

    Today this is really easy. You can either mic it, use a pickup or go pickup – wireless. For pickups just do a search on the web and you will find a lot to choose from. As f…[Read more]

  • Hi Shannon!

    Your story is not all unusual at all. A lot and I would say most who played in school bands, community orchestra, or even played in a garage band move on. When you are young your interests change often. You are eager to experience life and at some point you have to make a decision, family or your musical career.

    I started playing…[Read more]

    • Thank you for sharing! You have such a great story! This helps remind me to keep faith in the process and remember I still have many years ahead of me (I’m 36). I do have dreams of one day playing with others, though I’m not sure what form that will take. Anything is better than playing shut alone in my closet while my kids sleep at night 😉

  • Hi Shannon!

    Your story is not all that unusual. A lot and I would say most who played in school bands, community orchestra, or even played in a garage band move on. When you are young your interests change often. You are eager to experience life and at some point you have to make a decision, family or your musical career.

    I started playing…[Read more]

  • A few years back I attended a Bass Camp here in the Twin Cities, MN USA. Our guest performer and master class teacher was Francois Rabbath. As of Mar 2021 he is 90 years young. I wish I could share his Interview on teaching. The interview not only helps the teacher but is inspirational for the student. I have contacted them to see if I can or…[Read more]

  • Hi Aysha!

    Whether you are classically trained, learn by ear, or watching someone play the song (note by note, bow by bow). Bow direction is important. Would I be overly worried about it, No. ** Do you need to be mindful of it, Yes.** Bow direction helps you move from one musical phase to the next. It also helps define the style of music being…[Read more]

    • Good idea, thanks so much, I watched the vid and put them in, if I get it wrong first time it tends to stay that way forever – not sure why it seems to take me longer to un-learn!

  • Hi Casey!

    Sorry Its been some time. Thanks for sharing the video. I am having a great time learning these instruments. It keeps me busy!