"Whoever is happy to learn will become a master one day," advises an old Persian proverb.  You're in a constant state of learning and growth on your journey to becoming [...]

You don’t want to just pull a violin bow off the first music store wall you look at and buy it. Choosing a new bow is an investment that requires [...]

There are several considerations that should go into choosing a violin bow: the material the bowstick is made of — brazilwood, carbon fiber, or pernambuco — weight, bow hair, and [...]

To fully unlock your potential as a violinist, you need more than lots of practice and rehearsal time or the right violin — you also require a bow that matches [...]

A violinist’s bow is as important as the violin itself, as the two must compliment each other to produce a sound that can satisfy the expectations of both performer and [...]

The author and Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich said, "It is my aim, my destination in life to make the cello as beloved an instrument as the violin and piano." Well, [...]

"A violin should be played with love, or not at all," said the Czech writer and musician Joseph Wechsberg.  How about playing the violin with love and for money, Wechsberg? [...]

Some string players say a little bow warp is A-OK. Read a few violin forums, and you'll find that some people believe a "bend to the left [is] good, to [...]

“When you play a violin piece, you are a storyteller, and you’re telling a story,” violinist and conductor Joshua Bell said. As a new player, you’ve just cracked open your [...]

Violin bow prices vary by type, material, and quality. While you can find violin bows for sale online for as little as $10, you'll undoubtedly get what you pay for. [...]