• Feb 8, 2026

The best love songs to play on violin

  • Meghan Faw

In this post, I'll share the top 10 love songs to play on violin and the free sheet music.

  • Feb 1, 2026

10 Violin Vibrato Exercises

  • Meghan Faw

In this post, I'll share 10 violin vibrato exercises, aimed at helping you with the vibrato movement, consistency, speed, and relaxation.

  • Jan 25, 2026

How to play high notes on the violin (and actually sound good)

  • Meghan Faw

Playing up high (5th position and beyond) can create some unique challenges for violinists. In this post, I'll share my best tips for playing high notes on the violin.

  • Jan 18, 2026

Prevent shaky bow with this one simple tip

  • Meghan Faw

In this post, I'll share some common reasons for why your bow shakes, some solutions, and the tip that has helped me the most at the end.

  • Jan 11, 2026

Violin Bow Rehairing: A Complete Guide

  • Meghan Faw

In this post, I'll share how you know your bow needs to be rehaired, the source of violin bow hair, the different types of violin bow hair, and tips for getting it rehaired.

  • Jan 4, 2026

8 habits of successful violin students

  • Meghan Faw

As someone who has created a thriving career in music and taught hundreds of students, these are the top 8 habits I've noticed about successful violin students.

  • Dec 28, 2025

Ranking Violin Techniques by How Long They Actually Take to Learn (for Adults)

  • Meghan Faw

Ever wonder why some violin skills click in a week while others take months — or years? In this post, I'll rank techniques by how long they take to learn for adult violin students. These are average ranges for how long techniques take to feel comfortable and consistent, not perfect.

  • Dec 21, 2025

Why You’re Not Improving on Violin (and What to Do About It)

  • Meghan Faw

Very few things are more frustrating than feeling like you've hit a plateau with your violin playing, especially if you feel as though you're putting in the work but not seeing results. In this post, I'll share the steps I suggest you take if you're not seeing the progress you want.

  • Dec 14, 2025

Vibrato on the Violin: How to Start (Even If You Feel Stiff or Shaky)

  • Meghan Faw

In this post, you'll learn how to start on your vibrato journey.

  • Dec 7, 2025

Beginning Violin Lessons: 10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me

  • Meghan Faw

Looking back, I wish someone had sat me down and told me a few of these things from the start. So, if you’re just beginning your violin journey—this one’s for you.

  • Nov 30, 2025

Cons of the Suzuki Method

  • Meghan Faw

In this post, I'll be sharing some common critiques of the Suzuki method, as well as some of my own. I feel as though I have a unique perspective on this because of my vast experience with the method.

  • Nov 23, 2025

Violin Setup & Accessories You Actually Need (and What’s a Waste of Money)

  • Meghan Faw

In this post, I'll share the violin accessories you actually need, so you don't waste your hard-earned money!