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Eastman Strings Debuts Its First-Ever Set of Violin Strings & More at Winter NAMM 2018

In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, Ping Ni of Eastman Strings showcases a range of new products. The company debuts its first-ever bass complete with a c-exte... Read More...

Apply now for the Summer String Academy at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music!

Sponsored By IU Jacobs School of Music Summer String Academy: June 23 - July 21, 2018. For Violinists, Violists, and Cellists ages 12-18 The Summer String... Read More...

High Desert Acoustic Duo: Extreme Musicians

Sponsored Story by Luis and Clark I am a professional cellist and teacher near Taos, NM at the Colorado border. My musical t... Read More...

Download The 2017 Strings Holiday Gift Guide

Special Advertising Section from Strings Magazine Shopping for a string-playing loved one? Looking for yourself before the holidays hit? Either way, our ... Read More...

Amazon Prime Day finds for violinists, violists, bassists, and fiddlers.

Once a year, Amazon marks down prices on select inventory for its Prime members. If you're one of them, we've rounded up all the bowed strings-related products ... Read More...

Check Out Scott Tixier’s New Album, Cosmic Adventure

Sponsored by Sunnyside Records The French born Tixier moved to New York in 2007 with an unparalleled musical pedigree. His violin playing has been lauded by ... Read More...

Eastman Musicians tour with Luis and Clark Instruments

Sponsored by Luis and Clark 2016 marks the 100th birthday of the National Park Service. To join in the celebration, composers and performers, all affiliated ... Read More...

Video Exclusive: Matt Haimovitz ‘Bach Cello Suite No. 1’

by Stephanie Powell In a Strings exclusive, Matt Haimovitz has released a music video from his forthcoming album, The Cello Suites According to Anna Magdalen... Read More...

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5 Ways to Improve the Results of Your Practice Sessions

Lots of string players talk about practicing more often, but few know how to make it productive. Posted by Robert Howard The Problem Practice is a bore. ... Read More...

Lewis and Clark Carbon Fiber Instruments

A Buyer’s Guide to Carbon-Fiber Instruments

What are the advantages and disadvantages to carbon-fiber cellos, violins, violas and basses? How do they sound? Here's a buyer's guide to carbon-fiber instruments.