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Performance & Technique
What Do Judges Look For in a Music Competition Performance?
An inside view on what judges look for in a string musician's performance during a music competition. -
Performance & Technique
Top 3 EXERCISE Tips for Violinists with Small Hands
Got small hands? Got a curved or small pinky? Learn how to position your fingers and exercise them for greater dexterity to play your violin. -
Performance & Technique
How to Keep Your Music Going During the COVID-19 ShutDown
Get some ideas on how to keep yourself inspired and practicing your music during the COVID-19 Shut Down. Features #MusicIsMyRefuge, a chance to have your performance shared with 150,000+ people. -
Performance & Technique
Great Songs on the Violin for Sing-Alongs
The most successful concerts or performances typically balance two things from the audience: their listening and their active engagement. FInd out our suggestions for sing-alongs. -
Teaching Tips, Performance & Technique, Videos
The Short Story Of Violin Shifts We Love to Miss But Shouldn't
Mimi Zweig covers the harmonics that are commonly missed. Learn her tips to make sure you catch these shifts. -
Teaching Tips, Performance & Technique, Videos
A Short Story About The Up and Down Bow Staccato For The Violin
Get some helpful tips from Mimi Zweig and master the Up and Down Bow Staccato for yourself! -
Teaching Tips, Performance & Technique
Christmas Flash Mob Ideas for Music Teachers
Want to ditch the typical holiday concert series? Want to inspire your students? Flash mobs might be the perfect option. Check out these ideas. -
Performance & Technique
Bowing Terms and Symbols
Once you’ve gotten the hang of the violin's foundational tenets, it’s time to learn more about its terms and symbols on sheet music. Here's a quick start guide.
