music Q & A

As a teacher of violin, viola, cello & piano and theory, and even composition & arranging, I have a lot of experience...added to my years as a performer, conductor, contractor and organizer. So here are some questions I've answered on Quora over the last couple of years.QUESTION: Do professional violinists use shoulder rests?Absolutely. These days most violinists and violists use a shoulder rest. Not all do however.Added Nov 22QUESTION: How do I make up a lie on how my violin cracked? I tripped and fell into my open case on the floor and caused the violin that I’m testing to...