K.C. Strings Blog

Getting a musical instrument for the first time is a very exciting experience! Although having a professional size you, your student, or chil...

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...

  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...

While some bows are made with synthetic bow hair, the majority of bows use genuine horsehair. Because horsehair is similar to human hair, it...

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...

Purchasing a new instrument can be a daunting task. There are seemingly endless possibilities of woods, varnishes, luthiers, etc. to choose from....

Knowing how to play a musical instrument is an exciting prospect for most people, and many people dream of being musically inclined. However, man...

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...

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...

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...

One of the most important things you can do for your instrument is to store it in a protective, durable case. When transporting your instrument t...