Fitting a shoulder rest to your violin and viola is recommended for achieving a comfortable playing position with good posture. Despite seeming daunting for a new player, shoulder rests are simple to put on and take off, once you know the correct technique. In the video above, our Sales Manager and violinist Myles, shows you how to put on your shoulder rest using a 'ratchet' style method...

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 moves into Stage 4 restrictions, our showroom will be closed to customers, however we are pleased to say you will still be able to shop with us online and seek the expertise of our team of musicians and luthiers....

A good bow makes all the difference to realising the full potential of your instrument. And just like your instrument needs to be looked after, so too does your bow. In this blog we discuss our tips for caring for your bow.  Note, for young students less than 10 years of age parents may need to be the primary bow carer. The most...