Intonation: The Violinist’s Foundation

Think about the sound of a violin. What makes it beautiful? Beyond fast playing or fancy techniques, it’s the intonation – playing in tune. This is the very base of good violin playing. Imagine a slightly out-of-tune note. It doesn’t sound right, does it? Even a great player can sound bad with poor intonation. Getting […]

How to hire a proper musician for a gig?

Today we will try to find solution for very common question for people, who want to find a perfect musician (violinist, pianist etc.) for their event, whether it’s wedding, birthday party or some corporative event.   Where to start? If you have already basic taste in music and common sense I believe you may find […]

Is it difficult to learn playing violin?

The short answer is yes, it’s difficult, but let’s see it in more detailed way. It depends on what level of playing you are now and what you want to achieve. Have you ever played violin? Did you already take the lessons with a teacher? How much free time do you have for practicing? Do […]