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Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Music, Community and Connection
As we close the curtain on 2024, we’re reflecting on an incredible year of connection, creativity...
As we close the curtain on 2024, we’re reflecting on an i...
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The Ultimate Musical Christmas Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift for the musician in your life? At Simply for Strings, we’ve put tog...
Looking for the perfect gift for the musician in your li...
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Your Essential Checklist for Performance Season
Are you performance season ready? With end-of-year concerts fast approaching, it’s essential to ...
Are you performance season ready? With end-of-year conce...
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Behind the Bow: Inside L'Archet Brasil's Workshop
At Simply for Strings, we are passionate about curating the finest quality bows for our customers...
At Simply for Strings, we are passionate about curating t...
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Music Listening Made Easy - Free Resources
At Simply for Strings, we passionately believe that every child should have the opportunity to e...
At Simply for Strings, we passionately believe that ever...
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Meet the Maker: Lillo Salerno
We are delighted to introduce Lillo Salerno, a master violin maker whose craftsmanship and dedic...
We are delighted to introduce Lillo Salerno, a master vi...
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Coffee with Composers: Stephen Chin
Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the home of several leading composers and pedag...
Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the hom...
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Inside the Helmut Illner Collection
At Simply for Strings, we are passionate about curating the finest quality instruments for our cu...
At Simply for Strings, we are passionate about curating t...
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Coffee with Composers: Neridah Oostenbroek
Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the home of several leading composers and peda...
Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the ho...
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The No-Nonsense Guide to Rosin for String Instruments
Rosin: finding the perfect fit for your violin, viola, cello or double bass can be a little trick...
Rosin: finding the perfect fit for your violin, viola, ce...
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Inside the Jay Haide Collection
At Simply for Strings, we're proud to offer a collection of Jay Haide instruments. These instrum...
At Simply for Strings, we're proud to offer a collection...
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Coffee with Composers: Loreta Fin
Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the home of several leading composers and peda...
Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the ho...
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Coffee with Composers: Anne Svendsen
Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the home of several leading composers and peda...
Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the ho...
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Managing Mould and String Instruments
Dealing with relentless humidity, heavy rain, and scorching summer heat, many of our customers ar...
Dealing with relentless humidity, heavy rain, and scorchi...
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Celebrating an Incredible Year of Music Making: 2023 Year in Review
As 2023 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on an incredible year at Simply for String...
As 2023 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on...
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A Magical Evening of Music: Christmas Strings Spectacular
The echoes of joy and the beautiful melodies are still lingering from our community Christmas car...
The echoes of joy and the beautiful melodies are still li...
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Christmas Gift Guide and FAQs
Make it a musical Christmas with beautiful gifts from Simply for Strings... Looking for the...
Make it a musical Christmas with beautiful gifts from Sim...
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Product Review: Larsen Il Cannone Direct and Focused Violin Strings (Medium and Soloist)
Written by Joshua Smith, Assistant Showroom Manager at Simply for Strings. Initial Impressions of...
Written by Joshua Smith, Assistant Showroom Manager at Si...
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Product Review: Thomastik-Infeld Dominant Pro Viola Strings
The Thomastik-Infeld Dominant Pro Viola Strings are suitable for both professionals and students....
The Thomastik-Infeld Dominant Pro Viola Strings are suita...
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Product Review: Pirastro Passione Solo Violin Strings
Pirastro have dubbed their Passione Solo violin set as “The gut string for soloists”, offering a ...
Pirastro have dubbed their Passione Solo violin set as “T...
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On the Road: Our Trip to Millmerran
At Simply for Strings, we love hitting the road and connecting with regional communities. Bringi...
At Simply for Strings, we love hitting the road and conn...
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Our Guide to the Pirastro Rosin Range
Rosin is an essential accessory for the string family and presents itself in many different forms...
Rosin is an essential accessory for the string family and...
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Product Review: Larsen Tzigane Violin Strings
Larsen Tzigane strings are ideal for players with bright to neutral instruments, looking to creat...
Larsen Tzigane strings are ideal for players with bright ...
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Product Review: Thomastik Dynamo Violin Strings
After four years of development with solo and orchestral violinists, Thomastik Infeld has releas...
After four years of development with solo and orchestral...
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Introducing Eli: The Young Violinist Bringing Music to Millmerran!
Meet Eli! An 8-year-old with an immense passion for music and a big heart for his regional commun...
Meet Eli! An 8-year-old with an immense passion for music...
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Product Review: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Viola Strings
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings are one of the most popular choices for professional violinists, vi...
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings are one of the most popular...
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New Teacher Tips!
Are you an ‘up-and-coming’ teacher or tutor? Maybe you’ve just expanded your teaching studio? Or ...
Are you an ‘up-and-coming’ teacher or tutor? Maybe you’ve...
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Jeremy Woolstenhulme Books Unpacked
After a wonderful professional development day in store in early July led by string pedagogue Jer...
After a wonderful professional development day in store i...
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Set Ups: Finding Your Authentic Sound
If you are shopping around for a new string instrument, or upgrading your current one, you will ...
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Cello Price Guide (What to Expect in Every Price Range!)
Cellos come in all shapes, sizes, colours - and prices. But how do you really know what you shoul...
Cellos come in all shapes, sizes, colours - and prices. B...
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Violin Price Guide (What To Expect In Every Price Range!)
Violins come in all shapes, sizes, colours – and prices. But how do you really know what you shou...
Violins come in all shapes, sizes, colours – and prices. ...
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Double Bass Price Guide (What To Expect in Every Price Range!)
Double Basses come in all shapes, sizes, colours - and prices. But how do you really know what yo...
Double Basses come in all shapes, sizes, colours - and pr...
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How a Violin is Made
The construction of the violin demands a large amount of time, concentration and years of mastery...
The construction of the violin demands a large amount of ...
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How-to Shop for Advanced Instruments
Investing in an advanced instrument doesn’t have to be a decision that you make all on your own. ...
Investing in an advanced instrument doesn’t have to be a ...
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Loop vs Ball End Strings - What's the Difference?
So you want to know about loop and ball end strings? Most modern synthetic core or metal strings...
So you want to know about loop and ball end strings? Mos...
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Simply for Strings Rewards
Welcome to Simply for Strings Rewards. Simply for Strings Rewards is an all-access pass to a bo...
Welcome to Simply for Strings Rewards. Simply for Strin...
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The Complete Guide to Buying a Beginner's Violin
Buying a violin for the first time – whether for yourself or your child – can be a daunting task....
Buying a violin for the first time – whether for yourself...
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Goal Setting for Music & Practising for Success in 2022
We all know the old adage “practice makes perfect”. And with the start of the New Year (and the ...
We all know the old adage “practice makes perfect”. And ...
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Beginning String Programs Australia-Wide
Our Education team loves to assist schools in developing and implementing their new string progra...
Our Education team loves to assist schools in developing ...
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Instrument Asset Replacement Schedule and Plan for Your School
Every school, university and conservatorium would have an asset register for the instruments they...
Every school, university and conservatorium would have an...
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Care and Maintenance for Professional Development
Do you ever feel like you know just enough about string instruments to get by in your teaching or...
Do you ever feel like you know just enough about string i...
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Case Study: Proposals for String Program Success
Beginning your string program can be a large task! Between your inspiration and research of instr...
Beginning your string program can be a large task! Betwee...
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Product Review: Thomastik Rondo Cello Strings
Rondo Cello strings are a newer release from the world-renowned string makers Thomastik. They hav...
Rondo Cello strings are a newer release from the world-re...
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Product Review: Thomastik Versum Cello Strings
Thomastik Versum and Versum Solo have quickly become some of the most popular cello strings on th...
Thomastik Versum and Versum Solo have quickly become some...
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Tuning Your Double Bass: A Beginner's Guide
When you start learning to play the double bass, usually your teacher will tune your bass in your...
When you start learning to play the double bass, usually ...
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Product Review: Thomastik Spirocore Cello Strings
Thomastik Spirocore Cello strings are some of the most popular strings available for advanced and...
Thomastik Spirocore Cello strings are some of the most po...
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How to Successfully Change Strings on Your Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass (Without Breaking Them!)
Want an in-depth guide to changing strings on your violin, viola, cello or double bass? We asked ...
Want an in-depth guide to changing strings on your violin...
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Product Review: Pirastro Perpetual Cello Strings - Every Variety Reviewed!
Thinking about upgrading to the Pirastro Perpetual Cello strings? Have a read of our review of a...
Thinking about upgrading to the Pirastro Perpetual Cello...
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Product Review: Pirastro Passione Cello Strings
Have you ever wanted to experiment with different types of cello strings? Pirastro Passione Cello...
Have you ever wanted to experiment with different types o...
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Product Review: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold Cello Strings
Looking to invest in professional cello strings? Here is our review of the Pirastro Evah Pirazzi ...
Looking to invest in professional cello strings? Here is ...
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How To: Amplify Your Violin, Cello, Viola or Double Bass
Thanks to some ingenious engineering across the past few hundred years, string instruments alread...
Thanks to some ingenious engineering across the past few ...
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Why are String Instruments So Expensive? Why You Get What You Pay For
Why are string instruments and their accessories so expensive? It’s a question we get asked regul...
Why are string instruments and their accessories so expen...
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Tuning Your Viola: A Beginner's Guide
When you start learning to play the viola, usually your teacher will tune your viola in your wee...
When you start learning to play the viola, usually your ...
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Product Review: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Solo Cello Strings
Looking to invest in professional cello strings? Here is our review of the Pirastro Evah Pirazzi ...
Looking to invest in professional cello strings? Here is ...
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Do I Need a Silk Bag for my Violin?
Not sure if you need a silk bag for your instrument or not? Read this blog post to explore the to...
Not sure if you need a silk bag for your instrument or no...
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Product Review: Larsen Il Cannone Cello Strings
Want to learn more about our thoughts on the Larsen Il Cannone Cello Strings? Read on! The overar...
Want to learn more about our thoughts on the Larsen Il Ca...
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Product Review: Pirastro Obligato and Evah Pirazzi Cello Strings
Pirastro Obligato and Evah Pirazzi are two of the most popular Pirastro string offerings across v...
Pirastro Obligato and Evah Pirazzi are two of the most po...
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Product Review: Larsen Soloist Cello Strings
Here at Simply for Strings, we love Larsen Cello strings! Each product line offers their own uniq...
Here at Simply for Strings, we love Larsen Cello strings!...
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Product Review: 2021 Review of Larsen Magnacore Arioso Cello Strings
Here at Simply for Strings, we love Larsen strings! Here is our review of the Larsen Magnacore Ar...
Here at Simply for Strings, we love Larsen strings! Here ...
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Product Review: Pirastro Piranito Cello Strings
Looking for an affordable cello string? Have a read of our Pirastro Piranito Cello string review....
Looking for an affordable cello string? Have a read of ou...
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Product Review: Larsen Original Cello Strings
Here at Simply for Strings, Larsen Original Medium is the most commonly teacher-requested upgrade...
Here at Simply for Strings, Larsen Original Medium is the...
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Product Review: Larsen Magnacore Cello Strings
Here at Simply for Strings, our cellists love Larsen Strings. Here’s our review of the Larsen Mag...
Here at Simply for Strings, our cellists love Larsen Stri...
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Product Review: Pirastro Perpetual Viola Strings
Pirastro has recently launched Perpetual for Viola. Pirastro say thanks to their innovative mater...
Pirastro has recently launched Perpetual for Viola. Piras...
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Why Do Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass Bows Cost So Much?
Why do bows cost so much? Here’s a quick explanation. Often people ask why bows cost so much: “I...
Why do bows cost so much? Here’s a quick explanation. Oft...
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Why Do Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass Strings Break?
Your string has snapped right before a concert, or whilst it’s being fitted to your instrument! W...
Your string has snapped right before a concert, or whilst...
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Teacher Spotlight: Helen Carvolth
Teachers, schools, universities and conservatoria from all over Australia trust our team with sup...
Teachers, schools, universities and conservatoria from al...
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Teacher Spotlight: Germaine Yong
Teachers, schools, universities and conservatoria from all over Australia trust our team with su...
Teachers, schools, universities and conservatoria from a...
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What is a Wolf Tone and What Can I Do About It?
Have you ever heard a weird sound, such as a choke, creak or squeak on your cello or double bass?...
Have you ever heard a weird sound, such as a choke, creak...
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Product Review: Larsen Aurora Cello Strings
Aurora are the newest string release from Larsen Strings for cello. Aurora is Larsen’s entry-lev...
Aurora are the newest string release from Larsen Strings...
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Help! My Child Has Started Music Lessons - What Do I Do Now?
Learning a new instrument, language or skill is one of life’s great challenges. It can be incredi...
Learning a new instrument, language or skill is one of li...
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Product Review: Larsen Fractional Cello Strings
Here at Simply for Strings, Larsen Fractional strings are the most commonly teacher-requested upg...
Here at Simply for Strings, Larsen Fractional strings are...
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Double Bass Love and Care Guide
Buying a double bass can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lifetime! Here are some simple tips to...
Buying a double bass can mean an instrument to enjoy for ...
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Cello Love and Care Guide
Buying a cello can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lifetime! Here are some simple tips to ensur...
Buying a cello can mean an instrument to enjoy for a life...
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Viola Love and Care Guide
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Buying a viola can mean an instrument to enjoy for a life...
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Violin Love and Care Guide
Buying a violin can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lifetime! Here are some simple tips to ensu...
Buying a violin can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lif...
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Teacher Spotlight: Amanda Roche
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Teachers, schools, universities and conservatoria from al...
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Product Review: My Next Pieces by Stephen Chin
Australian composer, Stephen Chin, launched his long-awaited new tutor and flexi book series, My ...
Australian composer, Stephen Chin, launched his long-awai...
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Product Review: Jargar Medium Cello Strings
Jargar Medium Cello strings are some of the most popular affordable strings on the market. Here i...
Jargar Medium Cello strings are some of the most popular ...
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Help! My Child Wants to Quit Music Lessons
We’ve all been there - as children ourselves, we’ve been bored in music lessons, or nervous about...
We’ve all been there - as children ourselves, we’ve been ...
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How to Set Up Your Classroom for Success
We’ve sat down with Yvonne, to get her top tips for setting up your classroom for success. Yvonne...
We’ve sat down with Yvonne, to get her top tips for setti...
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Parent's Guide to Music Lessons
If you didn’t get the opportunity to learn a musical instrument as a child, you may not know how ...
If you didn’t get the opportunity to learn a musical inst...
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Are You in the Market for a New String Instrument Case?
Time to upgrade your case? Cases come in all different shapes, sizes and colours! If your current...
Time to upgrade your case? Cases come in all different sh...
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Should You Rent or Buy a Musical Instrument?
When you or your child expresses an interest in playing music, you need to decide whether you are...
When you or your child expresses an interest in playing m...
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Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass - What's The Difference?
The stringed instrument family is a diverse and fascinating one. With a rich history dating back ...
The stringed instrument family is a diverse and fascinati...
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Common Music Terms Explained (The String Musician's Guide)
New to orchestra, or struggling to remember what every common orchestral term means? Look no furt...
New to orchestra, or struggling to remember what every co...
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The Definitive Checklist for Buying an Intermediate Violin
If your child has been practising and performing with gusto, it may be time to take the next step...
If your child has been practising and performing with gus...
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Learning The Double Bass: A Beginner's Guide
There are so many things to consider when you’re starting a new musical instrument, whether it is...
There are so many things to consider when you’re starting...
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How To Change Strings for Violin, Viola or Cello
A quick and easy guide showing how to change your strings for violin, viola or cello. As a string...
A quick and easy guide showing how to change your strings...
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The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Buying A Second Hand Violin
Your child has expressed an interest in learning to play the violin, and of course, you’re keen t...
Your child has expressed an interest in learning to play ...
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Buyer's Guide to Second Hand Instruments
Your child has expressed an interest in learning to play the violin, viola or cello, and of cours...
Your child has expressed an interest in learning to play ...
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Cold Snap Survival Guide: Caring For Your Instrument in Winter
With the change in the seasons (summer to autumn and through to winter), the temperature and humi...
With the change in the seasons (summer to autumn and thro...
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Help! What Size Instrument Do I Need?
This guide is intended to give you a rough idea of the size of instrument you or your child will...
This guide is intended to give you a rough idea of the s...
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Learning The Cello: A Beginner's Guide
There are so many things to consider when you’re starting a new musical instrument, whether it’s ...
There are so many things to consider when you’re starting...
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What to Do When Children Baulk at Music Practice
By Ruth Bonetti for Simply for Strings. If practice-time becomes a battlefield in your household,...
By Ruth Bonetti for Simply for Strings. If practice-time ...
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Essentials for the Cellist Learning at Home
Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your hands, on holidays with little to do, or ...
Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your h...
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Getting Smart With: Buying an Instrument Online
Buying an instrument online isn’t without it’s risks – you often don’t know what you’ve purchased...
Buying an instrument online isn’t without it’s risks – yo...
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Crafting the Perfect Harmony for Retail Success
Simply for Strings, Australia’s premier specialist string instrument store has been awarded its ...
Simply for Strings, Australia’s premier specialist strin...
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The Top 6 Travel Essentials for String Players
When he’s not helping customers in-store, Simply for Strings team member Kieran is often lucky en...
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The Essential Guide to Mutes for String Instruments
Finding the perfect mute for your instrument is essential for tailoring your sound to different s...
Finding the perfect mute for your instrument is essential...
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3 Violin Practice Tips That Parents Will Love!
It’s a common scenario – you ask your child if they’ve practiced their instrument today and they ...
It’s a common scenario – you ask your child if they’ve pr...
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Our Guide to Deciding Which Strings Are Right for Your Instrument
Searching for the right strings for your instrument can sometimes feel like you are searching for...
Searching for the right strings for your instrument can s...
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The Complete String Instrument Care Guide
To keep your instrument in the best possible shape we have created this guide to help you keep yo...
To keep your instrument in the best possible shape we hav...
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A Practical Guide to Buying Your First Instrument
Buying your child’s first string instrument can be a daunting experience. There is so much to le...
Buying your child’s first string instrument can be a dau...
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Starting the Violin as an Adult Beginner: What to Expect
What is it like to learn the violin, viola, cello or double bass as an adult beginner? It can fee...
What is it like to learn the violin, viola, cello or doub...
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Why Your Bridge Must Be Hand-Carved
Have you ever had a good look at the bridge on your instrument? If you’ve purchased your violin, ...
Have you ever had a good look at the bridge on your instr...
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A String Teacher's Review of the Things 4 Strings Bow Hold Accessories
What are Bow Hold Buddies? And how can you get the most out of them as a teacher? Reviewed by Ro...
What are Bow Hold Buddies? And how can you get the most o...
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How To Upgrade Your String Instrument: Our Expert Advice
So you’ve been playing the violin, viola, cello or double bass for a while now, and you’re not su...
So you’ve been playing the violin, viola, cello or double...
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Back to Basics: Upgrading Strings for Beginners
If you purchased a new violin, viola or cello in January this year, it may be time to replace you...
If you purchased a new violin, viola or cello in January ...
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How is a Bow Made?
The violin wouldn’t be much without a bow, and yet until last century, it was considered almost a...
The violin wouldn’t be much without a bow, and yet until ...
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How to travel safely with your violin, viola, cello or bass
Travelling with your instrument? Here are some tips and tricks to avoid any nasty surprises once ...
Travelling with your instrument? Here are some tips and t...
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Essentials for the Viola Player Learning at Home
Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your hands, on holidays with little to do, or ...
Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your h...
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The Top 7 Apps Every Studio Teacher Needs
Whether you’ve just started your own teaching studio, or you’ve been teaching for years, here ar...
Whether you’ve just started your own teaching studio, or...
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The Top 10 Essential Items for String Players & Teachers
There are many products that we see every performer, teacher, student and parent buy when they en...
There are many products that we see every performer, teac...
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When Should My Child Start Learning To Play The Violin?
This is a question we hear from parents a lot! Unfortunately, knowing when your child should star...
This is a question we hear from parents a lot! Unfortunat...
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8 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Practice your Instrument
Like any great pursuit in life, consistency is the key to turning the ordinary into the extraordi...
Like any great pursuit in life, consistency is the key to...
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Product Review: Wittner FineTune Pegs for String Instruments
You may have seen or heard of the Academy-award winning film, The Red Violin. It is said to have ...
You may have seen or heard of the Academy-award winning f...
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Ray Chen on Practicing and His Musical Journey
Winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition (2009) the Yehudi Menuhin Competition (2008), Ray Chen ...
Winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition (2009) the Yehu...
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Product Review: D'Addario Ascente Viola Strings
D’Addario Orchestral has recently launched their new 'Ascente' strings for viola. Pronounced “a...
D’Addario Orchestral has recently launched their new 'As...
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The Practical Guide to Buying a Bow for String Instruments
Is it time to upgrade your bow? Upgrading your violin, viola, cello or double bass bow can be a l...
Is it time to upgrade your bow? Upgrading your violin, vi...
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The Beautiful Benefits of Learning a String Instrument
Picking up an instrument for the first time marks the very first step on a long journey. We can ...
Picking up an instrument for the first time marks the ver...
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Starter's Guide to Violin Posture
One of the most important things when it comes to playing the violin is your violin posture. It a...
One of the most important things when it comes to playing...
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The Art of Maintaining Your String Instrument
In this article, we look at how to best care for and maintain your string instrument. Caring for ...
In this article, we look at how to best care for and main...
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Learning The Violin: A Beginner's Guide
There are so many things to consider when you’re starting a new musical instrument, whether it’s ...
There are so many things to consider when you’re starting...
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French and German Double Bass Bows - What's the Difference?
Did you know double bassists get the choice between two types of bows? Double bass bows are craft...
Did you know double bassists get the choice between two t...
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Why a 7/8 Cello May be Perfect for You
We know that children are given smaller cellos, violins, violas or basses. Right (or wrong) size ...
We know that children are given smaller cellos, violins, ...
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Product Review: D'Addario Kaplan Amo and Vivo Strings for Viola
Simply for Strings were lucky enough to hold an in-store event with D’Addario a few years ago and...
Simply for Strings were lucky enough to hold an in-store ...
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Re-learning an Instrument – How to Pick up Where You Left Off
Perhaps it was your New Year’s resolution. Or perhaps you’re feeling nostalgic for the days when ...
Perhaps it was your New Year’s resolution. Or perhaps you...
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Product Review: BAM Cases - The Market Leader in String Instrument Cases
When you ask most string musicians which case they use, the resounding response is BAM Cases. Ev...
When you ask most string musicians which case they use, ...
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Our Advice on Improving Your Sound
Have you noticed a change in your instrument's sound? Or is it time for an upgrade? It may not be...
Have you noticed a change in your instrument's sound? Or ...
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Recruitment Q&A: How to Successfully Recruit Music Students
We’ve recently reached out to some teachers to see what their top tips for recruitment are! We ho...
We’ve recently reached out to some teachers to see what t...
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Pro Tax Tips for Musicians
Bows down! Pens in hand and sheet music off the table. This stuff can be dry so we’ve made it as ...
Bows down! Pens in hand and sheet music off the table. Th...
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Starter's Guide to Viola Posture
One of the most important things when it comes to playing the viola is your viola posture. It aff...
One of the most important things when it comes to playing...
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Product Review: Thomastik Versum Cello Strings
Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice for violins, violas, cellos, basses, bo...
Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice...
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How to Clean and Protect Your Instrument During Flu Season
Keeping your instrument clean and healthy is the key to a great sound and a long and happy playin...
Keeping your instrument clean and healthy is the key to a...
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Essential Accessories for Strings Instruments: Getting Started
So you or your child has just started playing the violin, viola, cello or double bass. What acces...
So you or your child has just started playing the violin,...
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How To Use Rosin on Your Bow
How do I apply and use rosin? It’s important to ensure you don’t put too much or too little rosin...
How do I apply and use rosin? It’s important to ensure yo...
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Finding The Right Shoulder Rest or Chin Rest for You and Your String Instrument
Simply for Strings stocks Australia’s largest range of accessories for violin, viola, cello and d...
Simply for Strings stocks Australia’s largest range of ac...
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Product Review: Larsen Magnacore Arioso Strings for Cello
Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice for violins, violas, cellos, basses, bow...
Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice ...
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How To: Managing Humidity (Too Much or Too Little) and Your String Instrument
High levels of humidity come around every year, especially in Australia – here are our top tips f...
High levels of humidity come around every year, especiall...
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Bows Explained: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bows for String Instruments
Simply for Strings stocks a wide range of bows for violin, viola, cello and double bass. Looking ...
Simply for Strings stocks a wide range of bows for violin...
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Electric Violin Buyer's Guide - What You Need to Know Before Buying
Choosing an electric violin can feel a little overwhelming - what brand do I pick? What features ...
Choosing an electric violin can feel a little overwhelmin...
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When Should I Replace My Strings? Our Top-Tips for Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass
Replacing strings: Back to Basics with Simply for Strings One of the most frequently asked questi...
Replacing strings: Back to Basics with Simply for Strings...
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Your Cello or Violin Soundpost - Everything You Need to Know
So you’ve just discovered that your violin, viola, cello or double bass has something called a so...
So you’ve just discovered that your violin, viola, cello ...
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History of the Cello
History of the Cello The cello is a bass musical instrument of the violin group. The earliest cel...
History of the Cello The cello is a bass musical instrume...
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Product Review: Larsen Virtuoso Strings for Viola
Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice for violins, violas, cellos, basses, bo...
Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice...
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How To Jump-Start Your String Instrument Journey: A Beginner's Checklist
Congratulations on beginning your journey to becoming a fully fledged violinist, violist, cellist...
Congratulations on beginning your journey to becoming a f...
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The Top 5 Pop Music Pieces Your Kids Will Want To Learn On The Violin!
When learning the violin, viola or cello, classical music is the fundamental part of any teaching...
When learning the violin, viola or cello, classical music...
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Appointments Available: Cello String Library
Did you know that your cello can sound totally different depending on the type of strings fitted ...
Did you know that your cello can sound totally different ...
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Product Review: Pirastro Perpetual Strings for Cello
Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice for violins, violas, cellos, basses, bow...
Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice ...
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Why Your String Instrument Set Up is Important
You might be surprised to know that some companies just sell you the instruments the way they rec...
You might be surprised to know that some companies just s...
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Maintaining Your Violin: 5 Steps to Great Violin Care
Keeping your instrument clean and healthy is vital for a great sound and a long, happy playing li...
Keeping your instrument clean and healthy is vital for a ...
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How to Overcome Music Performance Anxiety: Tips Composed to Strike a Chord
Experiencing music performance anxiety can feel like tingling in the tips of your fingers. It can...
Experiencing music performance anxiety can feel like ting...
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Support Act Sale Update!
Our professional community of talented music-makers has been hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic...
Our professional community of talented music-makers has b...
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Learning The Viola: A Beginner's Guide
There are so many things to consider when you’re starting a new musical instrument, whether it’s ...
There are so many things to consider when you’re starting...
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Violin for Beginners - Everything You Need to Know
Whether your child is about to start lessons at school, or you’ve been thinking about taking up t...
Whether your child is about to start lessons at school, o...
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Easy to Learn Cello Songs for Beginners
Congratulations on starting to learn the cello! Here’s a quick list of some of our top recommenda...
Congratulations on starting to learn the cello! Here’s a ...
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Tuning Your Cello - A Beginner's Guide
When you start learning to play the cello, usually your teacher will tune your cello in your week...
When you start learning to play the cello, usually your t...
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How To: String Instrument Care & Maintenance
Get the most from your string instrument with our simple care guide. The following information is...
Get the most from your string instrument with our simple ...
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Easy Christmas Violin Songs
The festive season is just around the corner. With only a few weeks to go, there’s no better time...
The festive season is just around the corner. With only a...
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How To Find The Perfect Shoulder Rest
Finding the right shoulder rest can be a daunting task…let us help!Robyn discusses the use of sho...
Finding the right shoulder rest can be a daunting task…le...
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Essentials for the Double Bassist Learning at Home
Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your hands, on holidays with little to do, or ...
Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your h...
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How to: Use a Humidifier
A humidifier will protect your precious violin, viola, cello or double bass from damage, whether ...
A humidifier will protect your precious violin, viola, ce...
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What Everybody Ought to Know About Strings
Wanting to know more about strings? Read on! Many musicians and students are amazed and sometimes...
Wanting to know more about strings? Read on! Many musicia...
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New Cello String Releases Reviewed!
Michael has been busy testing some of the latest cello string releases from Larsen, Pirastro and ...
Michael has been busy testing some of the latest cello st...
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Dry and Cold Weather Survival Tips
If you've opened your case to find your instrument has loose strings, or the pegs have popped out...
If you've opened your case to find your instrument has lo...
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Essentials for the Violinist Learning at Home
Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your hands, on holidays with little to do, or ...
Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your h...
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Why You Should Practise with a Metronome
Wanting to boost your productivity and optimise your practise sessions? If you haven’t already in...
Wanting to boost your productivity and optimise your prac...
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Beginner's Guide to Instrument Care and What to Do if Something Breaks!
You have a new family member now! - and handling a new instrument in the home can be a big learni...
You have a new family member now! - and handling a new in...
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What to Expect When Your Child Starts Music Lessons
We understand, sometimes the initial sounds on a string instrument can be pretty frightening! Thi...
We understand, sometimes the initial sounds on a string i...
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Music Education: A Sound Investment
The Tony Foundation's Vision All Australian primary school children need, and have a right to a ...
The Tony Foundation's Vision All Australian primary scho...
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Music as Medicine: According to Science
For as long as it’s existed, music has been used to heal everything from broken hearts, to wounde...
For as long as it’s existed, music has been used to heal ...
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Graded String Orchestra Repertoire for the QLD curriculum
Find the perfect fit for your string orchestra... The Simply for Strings Education team and four...
Find the perfect fit for your string orchestra... The Si...
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How a Viola is Made
The construction of the viola demands a large amount of time, concentration and years of mastery....
The construction of the viola demands a large amount of t...
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Key Learnings from Bigger Better Brains Educators Course 2020
Music learning is essential for every child’s cognitive development, and from here, they experien...
Music learning is essential for every child’s cognitive d...
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Tuning Your Violin: A Beginner's Guide
When you start learning to play the violin, usually your teacher will tune your violin in your w...
When you start learning to play the violin, usually your...
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Viola Price Guide (What to Expect in Every Price Range!)
Violas come in all shapes, sizes, colours – and prices. But how do you really know what you shoul...
Violas come in all shapes, sizes, colours – and prices. B...
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Ignite Your Child's Curiosity for Classical Music
There’s something special about the relationship children have with music. To an outsider, it se...
There’s something special about the relationship childre...
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Just Landed: Rondofile | Annotation Made Easy
At Simply for Strings, we're always on the lookout for new trends, exceptional brands and unrival...
At Simply for Strings, we're always on the lookout for ne...
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Parents' Guide to Buying Your Child a Stringed Instrument
The very first instrument. The one that might make or break their interest in music. We understan...
The very first instrument. The one that might make or bre...
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How To Find The Perfect Chin Rest
Finding the right chin rest can be a daunting task…let us help!Robyn discusses the use of the chi...
Finding the right chin rest can be a daunting task…let us...
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How a Cello is Made
The construction of the cello demands a large amount of time, concentration and years of mastery....
The construction of the cello demands a large amount of t...
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