opinion

23 Jan

Neck and Shoulder Problems? Give it a Rest!

Fiddleheads' Owner explains the necessity in using three devices recommended to supporting our violin hold (Chin Rest, Padding, Shoulder Rest) for better support and to minimize discomfort or even pain as you play.

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January 23, 2019

General Violin Advice , Expertise & Guides
22 Jun

Q&A: What Can I Learn About My Violin's Label and Authenticity?

Ask Rhiannon Series: Sources for investigation into our violin's origins, and be safe so you're not deceived into paying too much

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June 22, 2009

Expertise & Guides , Q&A: Ask Rhiannon
5 Dec

Giving to Those Who Need it More than Us

Charitable giving is the essence of Christmas and does not have to put us further into debt

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December 05, 2007

Rhiannon, the Lady in the Red Dress , Projects & Personal Life
30 Aug

Rhiannon's List of Essential Recordings (2007)

A list of music recommendations has been carefully compiled from a large and diverse personal collection. I know there is so much more fantastic music I left out, but this list is a darn good start.

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August 30, 2007

Fun Facts & Music Musings , Expertise & Guides
27 Mar

So You Want to Be a Music Teacher?

Teaching music isn't the anticipated luxurious life of sleeping in late and writing off all your music gear. But it's incredibly rewarding.

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March 27, 2005

Violin Shop & School , Fun Facts & Music Musings , Expertise & Guides , Teacher & Student Corner
21 Feb

Symphonies Need More Kidding Around

The Okanagan Symphony Understands Engaging Younger Audiences is the Key to a Strong Future Audience

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February 21, 2005

Published Reviews & Interviews
7 Mar

The Fiddle Movement

In years past young musicians have taken music to new levels of creativity and popularity. Elvis and the Beatles caused rock and roll revolutions. Our generation, however, is rocking it out to fiddle music.

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March 07, 2004

Fun Facts & Music Musings , Expertise & Guides
7 Feb

Be a Musical Family

Parents Enjoy Learning an Instrument with their Children

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February 07, 2004

Fun Facts & Music Musings , Expertise & Guides
29 Sep

Pop Culture Blue Bin

Elvis didn’t die, they just stuck him in the blue bin. It's all the same stuff, just recycled.

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September 29, 2003

Fun Facts & Music Musings , Expertise & Guides
7 Mar

Home-Cooked Symphony Concert

A Review of Fiddler Natalie MacMaster in Concert with the Okanagan Symphony, March 2003

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March 07, 2003

Published Reviews & Interviews , Rhiannon, the Lady in the Red Dress

opinion

Fiddleheads' Owner explains the necessity in using three devices recommended to supporting our violin hold (Chin Rest, Padding, Shoulder Rest) for better support and to minimize discomfort or even pain as you play.

Ask Rhiannon Series: Sources for investigation into our violin's origins, and be safe so you're not deceived into paying too much

Charitable giving is the essence of Christmas and does not have to put us further into debt

A list of music recommendations has been carefully compiled from a large and diverse personal collection. I know there is so much more fantastic music I left out, but this list is a darn good start.

Teaching music isn't the anticipated luxurious life of sleeping in late and writing off all your music gear. But it's incredibly rewarding.

The Okanagan Symphony Understands Engaging Younger Audiences is the Key to a Strong Future Audience

In years past young musicians have taken music to new levels of creativity and popularity. Elvis and the Beatles caused rock and roll revolutions. Our generation, however, is rocking it out to fiddle music.

Parents Enjoy Learning an Instrument with their Children

Elvis didn’t die, they just stuck him in the blue bin. It's all the same stuff, just recycled.

A Review of Fiddler Natalie MacMaster in Concert with the Okanagan Symphony, March 2003