Learning · 7 min read
Your First Year on the Violin: What Progress Looks Like
A realistic month-by-month picture so you know you're on track — and don't quit right before it clicks.
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Notes from Corona Strings.
Buying guides, gear opinions, instrument care, and the occasional note on the practice of playing strings well — from Corona Strings.
Care · 6 min read
Protecting Your Violin in Philippine Humidity
Our tropical climate is hard on wood instruments. Simple, cheap habits that prevent expensive damage.
ReadBuying · 6 min read
Renting vs Buying a Violin: Which Makes Sense?
When renting is the smart call, when buying wins, and how to avoid wasting money either way.
ReadPractice · 6 min read
How to Practice Violin Effectively: A 20-Minute Routine
Twenty focused minutes beats an hour of going through the motions. A simple routine and the free tools to run it.
ReadGear · 5 min read
The Best Rosin for Beginner Violinists
Light vs dark, what actually matters, what doesn't, and how to apply rosin the right way.
ReadCare · 6 min read
How to Tune a Violin: Pegs, Fine Tuners, and Tuning by Ear
When to use pegs, when to use fine tuners, and how to check your tuning even without a device.
ReadCare · 7 min read
Caring for Your Violin: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Habits
Practical care that keeps your instrument healthy — cleaning, strings, bow hair, and when to see a luthier.
ReadLearning · 8 min read
How to Read Violin Sheet Music: A Beginner's Guide
Treble clef, finger positions, and the connection between dots on a page and notes under your fingers.
ReadChoosing · 5 min read
Violin vs Viola: Which Should I Choose?
Two related instruments, two different worlds. The differences that matter for your playing and your hands.
ReadBuying · 7 min read
How Much Should a Beginner Violin Cost in the Philippines?
Honest PHP price ranges from a working Filipino violinist. What you should and shouldn't spend at every stage.
ReadBuying · 6 min read
What Size Violin Should I Get? Sizing by Age and Arm Length
Age charts are a starting point, not the answer. Here's how to actually size a violin for any player.
ReadBuying · 12 min read
How to Choose Your First Violin: A Beginner's Buying Guide
The complete guide for parents, beginners, and adult learners. Sizing, setup, fair Philippine prices, what to avoid.
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