
Pop Culture & Lifestyle
Perfect Gifts for the Suzuki Student (And Their Parents!)
Suzuki Students are some of the most hardworking and disciplined little string players out there. Here are a few gift ideas to help show your love for the Suzuki Student in your life this holiday season.

Fun & Entertainment
5 Popular Songs for a Winter Wedding—and 5 Unconventional Ones to Try
For more adventurous couples, the winter time and the holiday season can make for a magical wedding. For players, this means that a more creative approach to your wedding repertoire can make the ceremony and reception stand on its own against any holiday.

Fun & Entertainment
Gift Ideas to Celebrate the Teacher in Your Life
Teachers spend so much time with us, and for many string students that means for a large part of our lives. Here's how to show your appreciation for a teacher this year, whether you are a student or parent looking to show your support.

Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Practice, Practice, Practice"
This month's poem is all about practice: the importance of routine, the serenity of solitude, the celebration of commitment to your craft.

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.

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."

Educational Corner
What is a Dutch Auction? Frequently Asked Questions
Our 2023 Dutch Auction deals will run on our website from Thursday November 2nd through Monday November 13th at Midnight. In this article, we'll answer some common questions and offer solutions for how to participate this year.

Fun & Entertainment
How to Dress Up Your Instrument for Halloween
What other time of year can you dress up in a costume of your choice and go perform in front of other people? And why not let your instrument join in on the fun?

Educational Corner
Five Essential Fiddle Tunes Every Player Should Learn
Fiddle tunes are an essential component of violin playing, whether or not your aim is to be a classical violinist. We've compiled this list of fiddle tunes for you to learn and continue your love for practice.