Professional musician’s interest
At Johnson String Instrument we offer answers to common questions and provide helpful advice for professional musicians as well as those who are considering what the next step of their musical journey shall be.
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The evolution of the upright bass: From the 1990s to today
Explore the evolution of the upright bass: from the 1990s to today with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Discovering the hidden gems of violin repertoire
Familiarizing yourself with some unknown composers is a great way to discover overlooked violin pieces.
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How to move from playing violin to playing viola
Explore how to move from playing violin to playing viola with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Preparing to be a college music major
Explore preparing to be a college music major with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Relative minor and major scales
Explore relative minor and major scales with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Creating a viable violin career
The good news is there are many career paths you can follow in your quest to become a professional violinist.
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Tips to learn two instruments at once
Explore tips to learn two instruments at once with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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How to play the violin without a shoulder rest
Playing without a shoulder rest is simply an option that few violinists have considered.
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How a tuning fork works
How does this device produce a sound so consistent and pure that you can use it for tuning your instrument?
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Iconic pieces every cello player should know
Visit Johnson String Instrument today to discover a vast collection of cello sheet music.
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Can a better instrument make you a better musician?
Renting allows you access to a higher quality instrument without investing in ownership.
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How to practice without your violin
Explore how to practice without your violin with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Learn how to pizzicato like a pro
Explore learn how to Pizzicato like a pro with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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The Chicago cellist boom
Explore the chicago cellist boom with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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How to become a concert hall manager
Benefits of being a concert hall manager is getting to hear and experience all kinds of music.
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Staying safe while playing music together
For more information about PPE for musicians, visit Johnson String Instruments.
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Investing in a professional cello
Explore investing in a professional cello with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Tax write-offs for professional musicians
Explore tax write-offs for professional musicians with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Have you considered joining your community orchestra?
Explore have you considered joining your community orchestra? with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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At home approvals
Stop in today or search the website to find a violin that fits your needs.
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Musicians continue collaborating online while social distancing
Explore musicians continue to collaborate together online with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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How to find more violin gigs
There are always opportunities for musicians to showcase their craft.
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Professional violinist warm up routine
Explore professional violinist warm up routine with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Switching from violin to viola
Explore switching from violin to viola with practical advice from Johnson String Instrument.
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Perfect cello posture is possible
If you are interested in playing the cello while standing (yes, it’s possible!