K.C. Strings Blog

Caring for your instrument in winter. Winter is coming and it is time to take those necessary seasonal precautions for your instrument. Never hear...

Summer Success! It has been a great summer in our community! Here are a few stories, photos, and videos that we are excited...

Ensuring no back pain. One of the most common areas of discomfort in violists is the upper back. While this can be caused for a variety of reason...

Purchasing a new case. One of the most important things you can do for your instrument is to store it in a protective, durable case. When transpo...

Anton in the shop. From the Interview: At the end of our correspondence I asked Anton Krutz if he had any philosophical thoughts he would like to...

Purchasing a new bow! Having a good bow is one of the most important steps in achieving the quality experience that you desire while playing musi...

What to Look For in a Violin/Viola Pickup? Violins and violas are fairly loud for their size, and can do very well to fill up a room with sound w...

Purchasing a new instrument? Whether you are looking to make your first instrument purchase or are looking to upgrade what you currently have, he...

Violin Instruction! How Do I Find a Private Lessons Instructor? Are you interested in learning to play a stringed instrument or already playing a...

Private Lessons? Many students who play in the orchestra at their school, along with their parents, grapple with the question of private lessons ...

Treasure? Everyone loves a good deal, especially when searching for something that’s more expensive than you may have expected with no guarantee t...

The Violin and the Viola are both very important members of the string family, and both have quite a colorful and interesting history. The violin ...