Best Musical Gifts for 2018 Are you on the lookout for something special for the music lovers in your life? It can be challenging to find something distinct when they seem to have everything already and there is so much to choose from. We’ve compiled this list of fantastic gifts for music fans, beginners, professionals,…
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Is your child learning the cello, or are you keen to get them playing? Maybe your child is already learning but has reached a plateau in their journey and you are in need of some guidance to help them along the way. We have written this article to help with the common question: how do…
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The cello has definitely stolen the spotlight this year following Sheku Kenneh-Mason’s now-world-famous cello solo at the royal wedding, which has no doubt inspired many musicians to try their hand at playing the cello. We know the cello requires a significant investment of time and effort, so we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to everything you…
DetailsLooking to further your studies at a leading conservatoire? Study at Leeds College of Music and become part of an amazing music community with great links to the industry. Watch the video below to get a greater insight into student experience at LCoM – the unique community and the creative, collaborative environment. For further information,…
DetailsWow, I got a bargain – what do you think? So, you are looking to upgrade your violin and have saved up £2000 for the dream instrument. Everyone including your teacher has advised you to ‘buy an old violin, preferably German’ – so out you went and tried many violins. Maybe your teacher offered you…
DetailsI had a middle-aged customer (Sophie*) come into the shop yesterday to buy a violin. She was obviously a beginner but very motivated and with a good musical ear. She wanted a good outfit, not just student quality and seemed knowledgeable about violins in general. I often ask questions to get a background so that…
DetailsPractice, practice, practice. There are many theories and systems that abound that encourage us to go in for regular practise but at the end of the day what is needed is commitment to improving and acquiring the ‘habit ‘ of practising your instrument. As has often been said, better to perfect a simple piece than…
DetailsWell yes, indeed and in fact can be very destructive as heat causes an instrument’s wood to swell, or to warp, or to crack! One of the most distressing causes of damage is when instruments are left in a closed car with the sun beating down – just recently I could hardly touch the steering…
DetailsCome the summer, come the heat and sometimes low humidity. But then again, we could (being in Britain) experience periods of high humidity. Of course, if we have an extended period of heat, or if you are dragging your lovely instrument off to the south of France, or to the Caribbean you certainly need to…
DetailsJim Smith (name changed) was a bright 14 year–old with a passion for music and a boarder at a prominent Public school. A slightly built boy, his original love was Cello but as he progressed, the school music teacher persuaded him to move to Double Bass – which he really took to. During the term,…
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