Sure, it’s a delight to play the violin. But after 40 years of playing professionally and for fun, Pierre Holstein, aka Fiddlerman, has been through both sunshine and rain. We sat down with him to ...

Most beginner musicians don’t know what a sound post is. Probably because it’s not easy to see and we don’t talk about the sound post often. The tiny wooden dowel is hidden inside the violin, close...

You just bought your first violin. Now what? This article has some info on tuning, cleaning, and caring for your instrument.

Buying your first violin can be exciting. But with so many factors to juggle, many first time buyers end up with an instrument that doesn’t meet their needs, making it harder to learn. Fiddlerman h...

Choosing your first music teacher is kind of like selecting a babysitter. You want someone who will nurture your musical progress in a healthy, fun and creative way. Your teacher will introduce som...