Here are some interesting facts about the violin you may not have heard.   While playing the violin you burn 170 calories an hour.   Violinists have more connections between the two sides of the brain which accounts f ...more

Now that you have invested in your violin or cello, it is important to take good care of it. Here are some tips to ensure that your instrument stays in the best condition for playing, and it may even appreciate in value over the years.   If you have a new instrument, it needs ...more

When it comes to buying your violin or cello, there are many names on the market. Buying from a reputable music shop selling violins and cellos will make the purchase easier. They will have done some of the groundwork by selecting well-known and highly regarde ...more

Once you have the violin, bow and rosin, you will need to buy a shoulder rest. The shoulder rest can make playing the violin much more comfortable. It frees the left arm from having to support the instrument and should ...more