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Music Careers
5 Social Media Tips to Grow Your Music Fan Base
5 tips for emerging string musicians about how to grow their music fan base on social media. -
Learning, Music Careers
7 Tips for Composing Songs
Seven important concepts for an aspiring music composer to bear in mind as they develop their abilities. -
Inspiration
The Story Behind Vivaldi's Four Seasons
A discussion of how Vivaldi's Four Seasons came into being and what makes this concerto series such a unique composition for its time. -
Instruments & More
What are the Characteristics of an Excellent Bow?
A discussion of the characteristics to look for in a superior string instrument bow to help improve your performance. -
Instruments & More
When is it Time to Upgrade Your Violin?
We identify the various moments and reasons when it's time to upgrade your violin. -
Learning, Videos
Short Story on String Crossings - Violin Techniques by Mimi Zweig
Mimi will offer a great exercise for students looking to increase the flexibility in their fingers and wrist. This method is called String Crossings. -
Inspiration
The Story Behind: Carnival of the Animals
The backstory of how Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns came to be composed and published. -
Music Careers
6 Social Media Do's and Don'ts for Emerging String Player
Social media can help or hurt your string music career. Here are our tips to help you manage them for success.