Quiz: Which Luthier Are You?
We all have favorite luthier and violin makers, there's no denying that, but what if we could tell you where you rank among the world's most renowned luthiers?... Read More...
Stephanie Powell
10 Professional Musicians Recall Their Favorite Memory Playing Bach
Compiled by Stephanie Powell Bach's music is certainly a rite of passage for many musicians. The beauty, complexity and magic that exists within these score... Read More...
Strings Sessions: Cellist Hannah Collins Performs Caroline Shaw’s ‘in manus tuas’
Watch cellist Hannah Collins perform Caroline Shaw's in manus tuas in our latest Strings Session. The piece is recorded on Collins' new solo album Resonanc... Read More...
Strings Sessions In Place: Violinist Kevin Zhu Performs Béla Bartók’s Sonata for Solo Violin
Watch Kevin Zhu, the 20-year-old violinist and 2021 Avery Fischer Grant recipient, perform two movements from Béla Bartók's Sonata for Solo Violin, Sz. 117: I.... Read More...
Video Premiere: Parker Quartet Performs Dvorák’s String Quintet, Op. 97 with Violist Kim Kashkashian
The Parker Quartet, made up of violinists Daniel Chong and Ken Hamao, violist Jessica Bodner, and cellist Kee-Hyun Kim, perform a work by Antonín Dvorák, whose... Read More...
10 Bow Stroke Tips from Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins
For string players, gaining a command of basic bow strokes is paramount. Here are 10 tips to master bow strokes on the violin or viola.
Strings Sessions in Place: Cellist Anita Graef
In our latest Strings Sessions in Place, cellist Anita Graef performs Sibelius' Theme and Variations for Solo Cello and Gliere's 8 Pieces for Violin and Cello ... Read More...
How to Learn Violin Finger Positions for Beginners
When you start to play violin, it's key to get the positions down. Here's a guide on violin finger positions for beginners.
Everything You Need to Know About Proper Cello Care and Maintenance
By Laurence Vittes The cello may look indestructible, but this instrument needs a lot of care and maintenance. Caring for your cello can feel like a full-ti... Read More...
How to Overcome Bow-Hand and Bow-Arm Tension on Strings
Before you can produce the smooth sound on violin, viola, cello, or bass, that attracted you to strings in the first place, you have to overcome that tension in the bow hand.
