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cover of wee violin method book for young violinists
Educational Corner

Deep Diving into Crystal Boyack's "Wee Violin" Curriculum

Wee Violin is a collection of 33 traditional tunes from around the world that Boyack put together over a period of five years, designing a curriculum to support "Pre-Twinkle" beginners ages three through seven.
Eloise Hellyer with student
Product Reviews

Eloise Hellyer on the Principles of Teaching Music

If you are interested in becoming a teacher, are a teacher yourself, or you want to learn more about how a teacher approaches violin pedagogy, 1 Teaches 2 Learn is for you. 
Yu Kai Sun Reviews the Performa Violin Shoulder Rest
Product Reviews

Yu Kai Sun Reviews the Performa Violin Shoulder Rest

Violinist Yu Kai Sun struggled with performance-related injuries until she found the perfect shoulder rest. "When I picked up the Performa Padauk Wood Violin Shoulder Rest, it felt as if I found "the one."
Direct & Focused: All the Details on the New Il Cannone Strings from Larsen
Product Reviews

Direct & Focused: All the Details on the New Il Cannone Strings from Larsen

For Larsen Strings, the new Direct & Focused line within the Il Cannone family not only improves upon the formula but boasts a completely new winding technique and synthetic core. In this article, we will take you through all the details and get to the heart of what Direct & Focused means for your violin. 
Finding Your Voice: 5 Things to Know About the Franz Hoffmann Koe Violin
Product Reviews

Finding Your Voice: 5 Things to Know About the Franz Hoffmann Koe Violin

Learn more about the latest addition to our Franz Hoffmann Beginner Violins: the Koe. Designed to help new players produce a bigger, more confident sound and amply their musical voice.
Larsen Aurora Strings: What Exactly Makes These Strings So Playable?
Product Reviews

Larsen Aurora Strings: What Exactly Makes These Strings So Playable?

If you’re a player looking to level up your playing or if you’re just looking for something new to try out, be sure to check out the Larsen Aurora line. 
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