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Local String Concerts - November 2021
2021 Art in the LoopClosing Program & Reception
Thursday, Nov. 4 at 6:00 PM
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Kansas City SymphonyScheheraz...
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Weighing' the Difference of Bows (specifically violin & viola)
When you are shopping for a new violin or viola bow, be careful to note the differences. There is the shape of the stick, quality of bow hair, qu...
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Instrument Sizing Guide for the Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Getting a musical instrument for the first time is a very exciting experience! Although having a professional size you, your student, or chil...
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How to Clean, Polish, or Sanitize Your String Instrument
Not sure how to properly clean and care for your instrument or how to sterilize it? You’re in the right place! Below you will find a thorough vid...
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A Complete Guide to Tuning Your Instrument
If you or your student has an instrument that doesn’t quite sound right, there’s a good chance it may be out of tune. Instruments made of wood a...
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Types of Bow Hair
While some bows are made with synthetic bow hair, the majority of bows use genuine horsehair. Because horsehair is similar to human hair, it...
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What To Do If Your Instrument Gets Damaged
I Just Had an Accident! Help!
If you just had an accident with your instrument it can be scary and you might not know what to do next. Here are...
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How to Go About Purchasing a Bow
Purchasing a new instrument can be a daunting task. There are seemingly endless possibilities of woods, varnishes, luthiers, etc. to choose from....
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The Benefits of Learning Violin as an Adult
Knowing how to play a musical instrument is an exciting prospect for most people, and many people dream of being musically inclined. However, man...
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Viola (vēˈōlə)
Why are there so many jokes about the viola?
Those who are in the strings community and, to some degree, those in the world of instrumental music...
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Caring for Your Instrument in Winter
Winter is coming and it is time to take those necessary seasonal precautions for your instrument.
Never heard of this before today? It comes down...
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Address Upper Back Pain Before Buying a New Shoulder and Chin Rest
One of the most common areas of discomfort in violists is the upper back. While this can be caused for a variety of reasons, a fair percentage of...
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