Jul 23
Looking for something to do this summer? Take part in Kennedy Violins first official video contest. The theme of the video contest is: “Play.” We want to see how you play, why you play, where you play, your favorite way to play, anything! We will choose a winner based on their ability to best embody …
Dec 02
In case you haven’t noticed, the Holiday season is upon us and for many families out there that means exchanging gifts of some kind. If you read this blog, I assume that you or someone close to you is a string musician. So, what do you buy for a musician and where do you get …
Sep 26
Your kid just came home from school and announced that he wants to join orchestra. How did THAT happen, especially since nobody else in the family has ever touched a stringed instrument before? Basically, your child has three to four choices, depending on the orchestra program — violin, viola, cello, or bass. What makes these …
Feb 14
Once your child has advanced to an intermediate level, it’s time to start finding places for her to play. Most communities have youth orchestras and other community groups that afford experiences only available in ensembles. Life-enriching training grounds, indeed.
Feb 07
How does an instrument so small and delicate as the violin produce such a wide variety of musical tone and energy? Under the fingers of an accomplished player, the violin can be amazingly expressive and powerful. The construction of the violin is extremely intricate and fascinating, and one component in particular is responsible for much …
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