K.C. Strings Blog

  Violins and violas are fairly loud for their size, and can do very well to fill up a room with sound when alone, or in an ensemble. However, th...

Whether you are looking to make your first instrument purchase or are looking to upgrade what you currently have, here are some tips to help you ...

How Do I Find a Private Lessons Instructor? Are you interested in learning to play a stringed instrument or already playing an instrument at scho...

Many students who play in the orchestra at their school, along with their parents, grapple with the question of private lessons at some point. Do...

Everyone loves a good deal, especially when searching for something that’s more expensive than you may have expected with no guarantee that your ...

The Violin and the Viola are both very important members of the string family, and both have quite a colorful and interesting history. The violin...

Is Your Bow Tightening Properly? If you notice the bow hair tension won’t seem to hold or you’ve turned it as tight as it will go and the hair is...

  Lizard Skins, Leather Grips, and Loose Windings. As students get settled into the new school year and rental season dies down, now is a good ti...

Checking Your Bow for Cracks As students get settled into the new school year, now is a good time to take a good look at your bow and get any nee...

If you are a bass player, or have watched many orchestral bassists, you may have noticed that there are two different styles of bows: The French ...

Bow Care...   It is all too easy to lose one's bow because of not taking good care of it. Here are four "MUSTS" for taking care of the bow! Al...

  If you missed Part 1 or 2 in this series see How To Choose Rosin Series - Part 1 - How Rosin Works and How To Choose Rosin Series - Part 2 - ...