Nina Simone – Ten Interesting Facts
Nina Simone was born on 21 February 1933 and her birth name was Eunice Kathleen Waymon. She was born in North Carolina, USA. She took …
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What’s the difference between a Violin & a Fiddle?
Essentially there isn’t a difference between a violin and a fiddle in the instrument itself. The name of the instrument changes with how the instrument …
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How Much Do Music Lessons Cost?
How Much Do Music Lessons Cost? The cost of your music lesson will vary teacher to teacher, school to school, organisation to organisation. There is …
Do I Need to Insure My Musical Instrument?
Strangely, insuring musical instruments can be a bit of a grey area. There isn’t any rhyme or reason for this apart from the fact that …
Stradivarius Violin – Interesting Facts & History
Anyone who knows even a tiny amount about violins will know the name Stradivarius. In fact, even if you know next to nothing about musical …
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Andreas Zeller Violin Review
The Andreas Zeller violin is respected and valued as one of the best student violin outfits that can be had. It is suitable for the …
What makes a flute expensive?
Why a flute is so expensive is a question asked all the time. There are of course many reasons why a flute carries an expensive …
Stentor I & Stentor II – Violin & Cello Review
Stentor Violins & Cellos – Standard Student, Stentor I and Stentor II – Review and Differences Overview Stentor Violins and Cellos are well respected amongst …
John Packer JP041 Alto Saxophone Review
The John Packer 041 alto saxophone is a great saxophone for the beginner. It is well made, reliable and trusted by teachers. The John Packer …
Yamaha YFL311 Flute Review
Yamaha YFL 311 Flute Review The Yamaha 200, 300 and 400 flutes are classed as beginner and intermediate level flutes. They have been carefully manufactured …
Trevor James 10X Flute Review
Trevor J James was established in London in 1979. The company is now one of the world’s most respected student and professional flute designers and …
What is the best clarinet tutor book?
Overview How do you know what is a good tutor book for learning an instrument? (Children & Adults) Every teacher will have their favourite tutor …
What is the best flute tutor book ?
Best Tutor Book For Learning The Flute Every teacher will have their favourite tutor book, or set of books, to use whilst teaching and there …
20 Most Frequently Asked Questions about the Clarinet
When was the clarinet invented? It is believed that the clarinet was invented by Christoph Denner in 1690. It has been reported that it was …
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20 Most Frequently Asked Questions about the Violin
What accessories do I need for my violin? Your violin ideally needs to be in a case, with a chin rest attached, a separate shoulder …
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10 Reasons Why a Cheap Violin/Viola Will Hinder Your Playing
There is no denying that violins/violas, like many things we purchase, are available for a lot less money than a decade ago. The question is …
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Benefits of learning to play a musical instrument
Why learn to play an instrument? It's not too late to learn! Research has shown that adults who take up learning a musical instrument in …
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How To Rosin Your Violin/Viola Bow
What is violin/viola Rosin? Rosin is very important on the hair of the bow as it enables the hairs to go across the strings and …
Open and Closed Hole Flutes – What Is The Difference?
Firstly; what is a closed or open hole flute? Basically, an open hole flute literally has holes in five of the keys, just like a …
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What Makes a Violin/Viola Bow Expensive?
You can easily find a violin or viola bow for £15 and just as easily £1000. If you search a little harder, you can find …
Jess Gillam – The Saxophonist
We are always on the lookout for new and exciting talent combined with someone who just shines a light on the world of music – …
Alphasax – What Is It Exactly?
The Alphasax is a small version of an alto saxophone but especially designed for little people. It is made by Trevor James and has been created to …
