Whether you are a beginner or a professional, buying a viola is an investment. Before you purchase your instrument, you should conduct some research to understand what goes into a viola’s cost. Thankfully, Dolce Violins has done the work for you! In this guide, we will explore the differences between five different viola price points: …
Congratulations! You’ve decided to play the violin. Maybe you’re a beginner, or perhaps you’re looking to take your study to the next level. Either way, you’re probably in the market for a new instrument. There are many factors involved in choosing a violin. But one of the biggest is violin cost. Violin prices can range …
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It happened: you’ve been practicing faithfully, the squeaky sound is gone, and finally, your teacher pauses your lesson. “Your sound is coming along,” they say. “I think it’s time to get a real instrument.” Beginning students often start with an entry-level cello to build their skills and decide whether they want to continue playing. But …
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Many cognitive benefits can result from playing a musical instrument. It’s common to take music lessons through grade school and up to high school graduation, but making music is worthwhile for all ages. If you love listening to the sweet expression of violin music, consider giving the violin a try. Your first step is to …
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Manoel Francisco Silver Special Cello Bow $1,850 Manoel Francisco Silver Elite Cello Bow $1,900 R. Zucolotto Nickel Mounted Cello Bow $840 For cellists, a fine bow is often as important as their cello. Although it is the cello that makes the sound, it is the bow that allows a performer to add nuance and color …
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Many beginning and intermediate violin students underestimate the importance of the violin bow they choose. It is the key to unlocking the potential of your violin, and so it is vital to choose with care. If you have already done a little bit of digging online, you will see that choices differ in terms …
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Why beginners should consider purchasing a student violin online. When it comes to making online purchases, string instruments do not readily come to mind, right? It’s not like you go to Amazon and say to yourself, “I wonder what kind of violin deals they’ve got going on today.” No, typically, someone looking to purchase a …
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Eastman Strings – One of the best modern violin brands. Eastman Strings is one of our favorite brands at Dolce Violins. The modern incarnation of the famed nineteenth century German workshops, Eastman Strings offers an excellent quality-to-affordability ratio in each of their products. This company combines all of the craftsmanship of a master luthier with …
When looking to buy a cello, whether you’re upgrading from a beginner cello or you have the cash to start out with a higher quality instrument, you may find it hard to locate musical instruments in the “intermediate” niche. Honestly, the distinction between an intermediate and advanced cello instrument is often blurry. You can find …
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For many of us, when looking for student violins the principal decision-making factor that comes into play is cost. You or your child may have been playing for a while on rental violins, or perhaps learning to play for the first time. You see violins in the $500 or $600 price range and think, …
