It's a little rare, that the first violin you ever own is the one that you stay with forever.
Depending on how long you play and how serious you become about the violin, you may find yourself seeking out a new instrument that responds more easily to your efforts, one that gives you more reward for your vibrato, a richer sound with more overtones, a faster response.
This week's article by Michael Sanchez about the perils of cheap Chinese fiddles contains much truth, and if you bought a non-functioning VSO ("violin shaped object"), then you should take action right away to get something better. But if you currently play on a rather cheap violin and it's working for you, please don't despair or feel strange about being happy with your violin.
I remember well when I started playing the violin, and certainly, I had no idea what made for a good violin, other than a little bit of gut instinct. To be honest, my gut instinct, without much playing experience or ability, did not get me far...
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In a previous blog article that I wrote on violinist.com, it seemed that the interest for understanding the process of acquiring a violin from China was of interest to many of you. The first article that I wrote on this topic talked about how purchasing a violin from China can be a very good thing, but what I didn’t mention is details about how the really cheap stuff out there can actually be a disaster. This article is going to explain how staying away from violins under $500 from China is probably a good idea, and how staying away from a Chinese violin under $100 is a great idea.
Furthermore, you’ll learn about the process of how a violin as cheap as $100 is acquired from China (from a dealer perspective), and how I’ve had to learn the hard way how trying to find an improved process is a deep black hole. If you are looking to buy, I think you’ll appreciate this article—as it could help you prevent some of the headaches that might have come if you would have decided to buy a violin for super cheap. Keep reading...
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When you create a website to promote yourself, it is important to have about a half-dozen publicity photos of yourself that promoters, traditional news reporters and bloggers can use when they create promotional materials, write articles or post on the Internet about you and your events.
These pictures should be of higher quality than a candid shot taken on your phone. Hiring a professional photographer is a sound investment! Find one whose work you like, then fully explain what you wish to get from the photo session, and use his or her expertise to make that happen. Keep reading...
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