Red Desert Violin Blog: Online Lessons, Fiddle Tunes & Learning Tips
Red Desert Violins Blog is your place to explore online violin lessons with fiddle tunes, discover practice tips, and learn how Suzuki levels connect with ASTA, ABRSM, and RCM standards. Whether you’re a beginner or advancing your skills, our articles guide your musical journey with clarity and inspiration.
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How to memorize music: Tip #2
Learn some tips and tricks to memorize music easily.
Simple Techniques to Memorize Music Reliably
Learn about the four types of musical memory and techniques that will help you memorize music.
Practice Tip: How Do I Stop Making the Same Mistake?
You can stop making the same mistake in your violin practice through smart, targeted repetition. This post shows you how.
Quick Tips for Re-Taking Your Down Bows (Bow Circles)
Learn some tricks to stop your bow from bouncing on the down bows in your violin practice.
Crunches, Squeaks, and Squawks, Oh My!
How to survive those early squeaks and squawks from a beginning violinist. We have tips.
Learn the Devil’s Fiddle Part
Learn how to play the fiddle part to “The Devil Went Down to Georgia!” It’s easier than you think.
Get Your Historic Jehile Kirkhuff Recordings Here!
Download restored recordings of Jehile Kirkhuff playing 35 old-timey fiddle tunes.
A Grassroots Festival Travelog
At the famous Grassroots music festival, I met and played with a student who I’ve only known online lo these five years. Have a look!
How To Pronounce “Saint-Saens” and a Million Other Things
Ever wondered how to pronounce Saint-Saens or other composers’ names? Get your handy guide here.