Learn Violin your way with a TakeLessons expert

All musical instruments require attention and maintenance. When it comes to the violin, however, it is easy to forget that the bow needs as much care as the instrument itself. After all, the way you treat your violin bows will affect the way the violin sounds. If too much resin builds up on the hairs, for example, the sound will come out wrong. Do you know how to properly take care of your violin bow? If not, you're in luck! This blog post is here to teach you the basics of violin bow main

The violin is one of the most versatile instruments in the world, when it comes to all the different styles of music that can be played on it. One popular style of violin music is bluegrass violin, also commonly called bluegrass fiddle.  Bluegrass is a genre of traditional music from the United States, with roots in the Appalachian mountains. Going further back, the influences of bluegrass come directly from traditional Irish, English, and African music. The bluegrass style evolved from

Think you don't have enough time to practice violin? Think again! We all have days where we're short on time, but that doesn't mean you should skip practice altogether. Here, Austin, TX violin instructor Naomi Cherie S. shows you how to get an effective violin practice session in only 15 minutes... If you're short on time but want to make the most of your violin practice, this routine is for you! In just 15 minutes, you'll be able to focus on the key elements of violin technique and impro

Are you looking for a way to improve your violin playing? If so, you'll want to check out these exercises. These violin exercises will help improve your technique, flexibility, and tone.  And best of all, they're fun! So give them a try and see how you can improve your playing. How Do I Strengthen My Fingers for Violin? As a beginner violinist, focus on these key areas: Improving your posture Holding the violin bow correctly Fingering the violin correctly Developi

Are you a beginner violinist looking to purchase your first instrument? If so, you may be wondering where is the best place to buy a violin online.  In this blog post, we will give you some tips on how to choose the right violin and what to look for when making your purchase.  Happy shopping! Should I Buy a Violin Online or In Store? If you don’t have a musical instrument shop near you, or their selection of violins is limited, you may look into the option to buy a violin online

Don't just watch your favorite famous violinists, learn from them! Here, music instructor Julie P. shows you the violin techniques you can learn from watching famous violinists... You have probably seen videos of famous violinists on YouTube and various violin blogs. In fact, these videos may have inspired you to pick up a violin and take lessons. Want to know the best part? While these videos are inspiring and entertaining, they're also educational. You can learn important violin

Are you thinking about having your child start violin lessons? There are several different musical teaching methods you can consider. Below, violin teacher Julie P. shares some of the benefits of the Suzuki violin method... Since it's inception over 50 years ago, thousands of people have learned to play the violin using the Suzuki method, many of whom have gone on to become renowned professional musicians. Created by Japanese violinist Shin'ichi Suzuki, the method is based on the noti

Do you want to get more out of your violin practice? Below, violin teacher Montserrat P. shares some common violin mistakes students often make when practicing and how to fix them... You don’t think Lindsey Stirling or Jascha Heifetz got to where they are without practicing the violin, right? In order to prefect your violin skills and progress further, you must frequently practice. After all, practice does make perfect. Unfortunately, many students don’t know how to properly practi

                              Are you a violin player who has difficulty with your fourth finger? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with the challenge of mastering this particular finger. Luckily, there are some effective tips and techniques that can help.  Read on to learn how to tackle the violin fourth finger challenge!  How Can I Improve My Fourth Finger Vibrato Violin? If you're looking to improve your four

Just starting out on violin and not sure where to begin with violin solos? Here, violin teacher Naomi Cherie S.  has outlined 15 popular violin solo pieces to help you build your beginner repertoire. Whether you're brand new to the violin or you've been playing for a year or two, this list has some great songs for you to tackle... Note: We've included videos, violin tutorials, and violin solo sheet music to help you master these songs! What is the Best Violin Solo? There are dozens