TC Violin Co is a full-service violin shop in Traverse City that has a team of experts that provide repair and restoration to any stringed instrument. Not only do they specialize in new and vintage ...

Playing an instrument can be a rewarding hobby, but if finding the time and a teacher is a challenge, many apps can help get you started. By J. D. Biersdorfer You’re never too old to learn to play a ...

THE music of the hammered dulcimer is enchanting, said Peggy Carter, longtime music instructor, author and performer. "Playing the dulcimer has added so much to my life," she said. The hammered, or ...

Pushing a string up or pulling it down raises the pitch of the note you're playing. This is called string bending. The technique can be used to create singing, vocal-like phrases that other ...