How to Practice the Violin Consistently

by | Aug 3, 2016 | Blog

  I get asked about practicing all the time. Practice schedules, how to practice, what to practice, routines, habits, techniques… everything! And while I’ll save my complete guide on practicing for another time (as it’s a very in-depth manifesto), I want to...

Carbon Fiber vs. Wood Bows for Violin

by | Jul 20, 2016 | Blog

Which is better, a carbon fiber or wood bow? It’s a question I’ve received a lot, so… Here are my thoughts! As many of you may have noticed, I actually play both a carbon fiber and wood bow. While it’s essential to try out a bunch of bows at your...

Bach vs. Folk Tunes Played By Hilary Hahn

by | Feb 22, 2016 | Blog

I hope your Monday is going well so far, but just in case you need a little break… Here’s a musical interlude from one of the world’s best violinists in an intimate setting: … … She plays some pretty dense difficult classical music for...

102 Year Old Hot Violinist Harry Hall!

by | Feb 10, 2016 | Blog

I made a new friend and thought you guys might like to meet him. He served in World War II, conducted an orchestra on the stage of the Hollywood Bowl, and has been playing violin for over 93 years. Meet San Pedro California’s own, Harry Hall: … …...

The Early Years

by | Jan 11, 2016 | Blog

Thank you guys for all your responses to The Hot Violinist end of 2015 Official Survey! Reading through them has got me reflecting on what a long strange trip it’s been since I started playing violin. Many of the things you said sounded like a letter from my...