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  1. Instrument Purchasing for Newbies

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    A respected symphony violinist/music teacher/violin shop owner sheds light on the delicate issue of purchasing a violin or other stringed instrument

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  2. Q&A: How Do I Fit My Bon Musica Shoulder Rest?

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    This advice is useful for adjusting a violin or viola Bon Musica shoulder rest and applies to all sizes and for all players.

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  3. Q&A: How Can You Match the Right Violin to the Customer Every Time?

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    Ask Rhiannon Series: The unique abilities and knowledge behind being a violin match-maker

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  4. Photo Gallery: 2008 Trinidad Project

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    The Rotary Club of Westmount in Quebec and Fiddleheads.com in British Columbia collaborated to provide violins for students in Trinidad.

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  5. Q&A: Is Upper Arm Movement During Bowing Okay?

    Young woman in green sweater playing violin with bow arm moving

    Ask Rhiannon Series: Are you supposed to hold your upper bow arm/shoulder absolutely still, or just move it a little?

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  6. Intonation: Pitch’s Evil Vendetta Against Violinists

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    What is Intonation, What is Good Intonation and Where Can I Get Some?

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  7. Once Upon A Time There Was a Beautiful Violinist and a Handsome Composition…

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    A Violin Teacher Witnesses Her Former Student Tackling Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade" and Provides Interesting History on the Piece

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  8. In Loving Memory of Alisha Pearson

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    Fiddleheads Violin Student Alisha Pearson was killed in an accident on Saturday, July 28, 2007. She was only 10 years old and loved by many.

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  9. Please Compose Yourself

    Fluffy Ragdoll Siamese cat behind sheet music to the Hebredes Overture

    I encourage all my students to create their own music. Composition opens players' minds to whole new levels of musicianship, creativity and understanding of theory. Besides it's great fun and something the player can take personal pride in playing.

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  10. Psychological Analysis of Violin Student Personality Traits 101

    drawing of a cross-section of the human head with sections of the brain identifiedA mentally gifted and exceptionally verbose violin teacher unravels the mysteries surrounding the complex inner workings of the violin student's mind

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