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Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 2

The pros and cons to renting versus buying.

Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 1

How to get your child started on their musical journey.

Back to School: Band and Orchestra Instruments for Beginners

Here are some of the best woodwind, brass and string instruments for those starting out.

Five Things You May Not Know About String Instruments

From violin to viola to cello … bass not included.

How to Restring a Violin

It’s not as hard as you may think.

Cellos Rock!

It’s the secret sauce to many pop hits.

What’s the Difference Between Violin and Viola?

It’s not just a matter of size.

What’s the Difference Between Fiddle and Violin?

It’s all about the approach.

Five More Things You May Not Know About String Instruments

From their origins to their construction, there’s a lot to learn.

When Your Violin Needs a Luthier Visit

How to keep your string instrument healthy and sounding great.

What Is a Fractional Size Violin?

There is a violin that’s sized right for you.

Reimagining the Way Student Violins Are Made

Computer-assisted craftsmanship makes Yamaha student violins easy to maintain

Five Tips and Tricks for Motivating Your Child to Practice All Summer Long

Set your child up for success.

Looking for a Student Violin? Here Are Six Important Questions to Ask

Put your child on the road to success with their first violin.

Does My Child Need a Better Violin Next Year?

Five ways to tell.

What’s That Weird Sound?

Five steps to diagnose common buzzing problems on your string instrument.

Quick Peek: Yamaha Violin Custom Workshop

Take a tour of the Yamaha Violin Custom Workshop in Hamamatsu, Japan.