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Ludwig Göransson took home the Oscar tonight for his captivating score to 2023’s Oppenheimer. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the truly beautiful violin writing that made this soundtrack stand out.

tonebase just launched its brand new Practice Plan feature, revolutionizing the way we learn the violin online. Here, we’ll show you exactly how to assess your progress on the violin with this new comprehensive feature of the tonebase platform.

Within any orchestra, the concertmaster position is prestigious and demanding, requiring not only exceptional technical skill but also strong leadership and communication abilities. In this post, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about the role of the concertmaster from the Baroque Era to present day.

With so much history, breadth, and diversity of violin repertoire, one might wonder: what are the “best” or what are the “hardest” pieces for violin? Here, we’ll go through a complete overview of violin solos.

Over the centuries, we have seen violin repertoire expand in new, inventive directions, all led by some incredible composers with a mind for musical beauty and innovation. Here, I’ll take you through the top 10 violin composers who defined the standard modern violin repertoire.

While Carl Flesch's scale is an important part of every violinist's learning journey, it's essential to utilize the system properly. In this post, violinist and teacher Tobiah Murphy shares his approach to making sure students get the most out of the infamous Flesch Scale System.