Craig BirchfieldJun 26, 20134 min6/26/2013 Got It Pegged – Solving Tuning InstabilityMy blog entry today is about slipping pegs. I have been discussing a bit more philosophical subjects of late like how to have greater...
Craig BirchfieldJun 2, 20134 min6/2/2013 Parent and Child – Hand in HandDoes your child have that magical musician gene? Probably not. I’m not saying that it doesn’t exist but I taught private lessons for...
Craig BirchfieldMay 11, 20133 minCan Preschool Age Children Really Learn to Play the Violin? (Guest Post by Christine Goodner)As a violin teacher who specializes in starting young students I get this question a lot! It can be hard to believe that 3, 4 & 5 year...
Craig BirchfieldApr 28, 20133 min4/28/2013 Who Was Tony Stradivari?Quick, name the greatest trumpet maker of all time? No takers? How about the father of saxophone builders? If you mention guitars someone...