Most cello accidents that we see in our workshop occur when instruments are packed away and stored improperly, or when a cello is being moved. In this short video our resident cellist, D'Artagnan, demonstrates how to properly pack away and store your cello in between practicing (which we hope you've been doing a lot of lately!). He explains how to release the tension of your bow and where to store it, and...

To our wonderful musical fraternity, We trust you are safe and well, and leaning into the joy of music like we are during this challenging time.As Melbourne is currently under stage 4 restrictions our showroom is closed to customers, however we would like to reassure our community that we are still here to help and support you. We have enjoyed engaging with families through our...

One of the most common topics that we receive questions about at Bows for Strings, particularly for newer players, is tuning. Specifically, how to tune your instrument safely and what to do when an instrument has gone so far out of tune that a string has come completely free of the peg (which is common when an instrument hasn't been played in a while)....