
Other
Remembering Evelyn Avsharian
We thought it was time that the violin community knew more about this remarkable person who was a violinist, teacher, wife and mother.

Pop Culture & Lifestyle
Nine Essential Pieces of Violin Sheet Music To Learn
A list of seminal pieces of violin music for developing intermediate or advanced violinists.

Pop Culture & Lifestyle
Writing Stories in Music
Dr. Immanuel Abraham, 'The Violin Doctor', dives into the use of music as a language throughout human history.

Which Rosin is Right For Me?
With all the options available, though, how do you choose the right one for your violin, viola, cello, or bass?

Educational Corner
"What is the Earliest Bowed String Instrument?" and Other Tricky Questions
How did humans start playing string instruments? What was the first string instrument?

Educational Corner
Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass: Which is the Right String Instrument for Me?
In this article, we'll provide a rundown of the pros and cons of each bowed string instrument in the violin family.

Educational Corner
The Problem with Cheap Violins
There are a lot of inexpensive violins for beginners, but there's a reason they're so cheap. In short, you end up paying one way or another.

Pop Culture & Lifestyle
String Theory: A Progressive Rock Violin Primer
An overview of how violins infiltrated rock & roll in the progressive (prog) era, featuring King Crimson, Kansas, Curved Air, and more.

Educational Corner
String Mutes: What Difference Do They Make?
Exploring the difference between mute styles and materials for string instruments (violin, viola, cello, and double bass).