Here are 7 tips to help you practise better and more effectively
12. March 2023 // Frequently asked questions, Tips and tricks
7 tips for practicing the violin for adult beginners
Tips and tricks
19. February 2022 // Frequently asked questions, Things to know, Tips and tricks
Can you still learn to play the violin as an adult?
8 arguments and tips to make it work for you too. First of all: YES, you can still learn to play the violin as an adult,
20. November 2021 // Tips and tricks
9 gift ideas for musicians for Christmas
What can you give a musician for Christmas? Here are 9 helpful tips and suggestions for violinists, violists and cellists.
14. October 2021 // Frequently asked questions, Tips and tricks
11 tips for stress-free violin practicing in the home
How to motivate yourself and your children to practice the violin despite annoying neighbors…
29. May 2021 // Frequently asked questions, Instrument care & maintenance, Tips and tricks
Why is it necessary to clean the violin?
The first photo shows what can happen if a violin is not wiped regularly after playing to remove the rosin residue.
16. January 2021 // Frequently asked questions, Things to know, Tips and tricks
What do I have to pay attention to when I put on a new string?
here you can find out how to do it:
When stringing a new string, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
14. November 2020 // Frequently asked questions, Tips and tricks, What can I do if …
The fingerboard has come loose
What can you do?
The fingerboard on an instrument can come loose, either completely or only partially.
This can have various causes,
10. October 2020 // Tips and tricks, What can I do if …
Jeans rub off on the cello
How can such damage be avoided? Heavy sweating can cause blue discoloration at the point of contact between the leg and the cello.
6. June 2020 // Tips and tricks, What can I do if …
Violin keeps going out of tune
15. June 2019 // Frequently asked questions, Instrument care & maintenance, Tips and tricks
How often should you go to the luthier as an amateur musician?
That’s a question I get asked a lot in my professional life. It’s not that easy to answer.
17. June 2018 // Tips and tricks
Travelling with your violin
If you want to take your violin with you on holiday, there are a few things you should consider
31. May 2018 // Frequently asked questions, Tips and tricks
Can you still learn the violin as an adult?
I am often asked this in my everyday workshop life… In my experience, the only answer to this question is yes!
9. March 2018 // Frequently asked questions, Tips and tricks
How can you change the sound of a violin?
There are many adjusting screws that you can turn to change the sound of a violin
29. October 2017 // Things to know, Tips and tricks
Try cello endpins
Cellists can test different endpins in my workshop – a way to improve the sound of your cello.
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5. June 2017 // Instrument care & maintenance, Tips and tricks
How can I straighten my violin bridge?
It is necessary to check at regular intervals whether the bridge is still straight and straighten it again if necessary.
