Great Deals for March Madness!
If you've been waiting for a good time to buy an instrument, then wait no more!These deals are simply too good to pass up! Come by the store, mention this...
If you've been waiting for a good time to buy an instrument, then wait no more!These deals are simply too good to pass up! Come by the store, mention this...
Joseph Douglass (1869-1935) was born in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington D.C. The son of Charles Douglass and Grandson of the famous abolitionist Fredrick Douglass, Joseph became the first black violinist to...
There are a number of ways to tell if an instrument is nice or not, regardless of price range. From the craftsmanship, to the pegs, to the bridge, each fitting...
George Augustus Polgreen Bridgetower (1778-1860) was born in Galicia, to a German mother and a father who claimed to be an African Prince. His father was a servant to Hungarian...
This fine instrument is a violin made by Mira Gruszow, a talented maker trained at the Cremona Violin Making School. She currently has a workshop in Berlin but made this instrument while...
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799) who was a virtuoso violinist, conductor, composer and champion fencer, who is remembered as the first classical composer of African ancestry. He is sometimes referred...
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) is revered as one of the most famous and influential composers of all time and was a key figure in the transition between the Classical and...
Robert Mann, first violinist and founder of the Julliard string quartet, died on New Year’s Day at age 97. He stayed with the chamber group for 51 years and became...
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) was a Norweigan composer and pianist who is considered one of the leading composers of the Romantic era. He is also known for having made the music...
Caroling began thousands of years ago in Europe as a pagan tradition. Carols were songs that were sung while dancing around stone circles and they were originally sung during every...
This month we've decided to feature our Jacek Mastal violin. This violin was finished in 2001 at the William Harris Lee & Company violin shop in Chicago. Aside from being a very...
Giovanni Bottesini (1821-1889) was an Italian Romantic composer, conductor, and a double bass virtuoso. Bottesini held much acclaim for his mastery – he is often considered the Paganini of the...
You can try, but we strongly recommend you get a teacher for several reasons. Read more to find out!
You do not need an instrument in-hand before meeting your teacher. In most cases, especially for first-time students, your teacher will want to assist in finding the right instrument for...
Usually we feature a Violin of the Month, but this month we decided to highlight one of our violas. This viola was made in the Ernst Heinrich Roth violin-making shop in the East...
It may be autumn now, but winter will be upon us before long. When some people think of winter, their heads are filled with pleasant thoughts of things like hot chocolate – or...