Author Archives: Fiddlerman

China now makes 70% of the world’s violins. And the quality at the top-end is quite good. In fact, it’s making Italian violin makers nervous. The World’s, Mary Kay Magistad checks out China’s violins. Everyone’s got to start somewhere. This … Continue reading →

After brain surgery, Mr. Frisch, has resumed his position as Associate Concertmaster with the Minnesota Orchestra and graciously consented to speak to String Visions about his experience since then. Frisch continues to enjoy a long, successful career with the Minnesota … Continue reading →

Roger Frisch of Plymouth, Minn., lay on the operating table with his hands clutching his violin to his chin. While surgeons operated on Frisch’s brain, Frisch began to play the chords he’s known for more than 30 years. It seemed … Continue reading →

Join the forum discussion on this postI am dealing with new students not shifting well to positions and felt the need for a simple exercise exclusively for practicing and learning third position shifts. Practice shifting from first to third position … Continue reading →

The show will go on for Jahleel Weisser of Holy Lodge Mansions on the Holly Lodge Estate in Highgate, after readers pledged more than £500 towards getting him the new stringed instrument. It comes after this newspaper published his appeal … Continue reading →