Mechanical pegs are picking up traction in professional circles.  Both classical players and fiddlers are warming up to them, as the technology improves and the stigma of heavy klunky ineffective contraptions gives way to a new generation of sleek mechanical pegs. So, first, I’ll do my best to describe what is available to you, and then I’ll share my saga….hopefully it will help you to make an informed decision whether to go that route, and at least WHERE to start. Mechanical pegs are a godsend for arthritic or aging hands that only have so much strength. Often, by the time a person is f ..read more

Reviewing the Kliq Metropitch from Covid isolation. Unable to edit out dumb statements…so here goes! If you like the information given here, come get more at: http://www.RedDesertViolin.com Don’t just play, play well! Join my email list for practice tips and other great stuff: http://www.reddesertviolin.com/email-goodies/ Please Subscribe (red button on your right) so you don’t miss out! Find out about all my online offerings at these links: • Suzuki Book 1 for total violin beginners: http://www.RedDesertViolin.com/onlinelessons • Suzuki Book 2 for beginning to intermediate violin students: ht ..read more

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This is the the 8th piece we study in “Bridge the Gap”, a course intended to prepare students for Suzuki Book 4, or get intermediate students “unstuck”. Learn more here: https://my.reddesertviolin.com/btg_sp/ If you like the information given here, come get more at: http://www.RedDesertViolin.com Don’t just play, play well! Join my email list for practice tips and other great stuff: http://www.reddesertviolin.com/email-goodies/ Please Subscribe (red button on your right) so you don’t miss out! Find out about all my online offerings at these links: • Suzuki Book 1 for total violin beginners: ht ..read more