Jul 25
Today we will answer a very important question; a question that has plagued classical music scholars for centuries, I’m sure. The first person to actually ask me this question was not a learned professor or a talented colleague, it was my twin brother. Which was surprising at the time since his favorite musician was Weird …
Jul 16
The bridge, which connects the vibration of the strings to the body of the instrument, is held in place only by the tension of the strings. No glue or adhesive is necessary or even desirable. (Photo by CavinB) You’ve seen it before. Intermission commences at the junior high orchestra concert. The suspect, a rather uncoordinated …
Jul 11
…to learn an instrument. Really. Many people go nearly their whole life wishing they had learned to play an instrument. Later in life many find the joy and challenge of learning to play well worth the effort. It’s not something one can expect to master in a short time – far from it. At that …
Jul 04
We always enjoy talking to our customers on the phone or through email about their future instrument purchase. One question we always ask is if someone needs a shoulder rest. The most typical response is, “Do I need one?” We usually explain that it is up to the instructor. But, at Kennedy Violins, we are …
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