I started violin in elementary school plus private lessons with an inexpensive instrument. I got pretty good quickly and my private teacher convinced my parents to get me a “good” violin. They got three from a well known dealer and I immediately fell in...

Folks looking for live music and entertainment often have ideas about what kind of music they want, and what instruments can play the music they love. They may also have space or budget limitations and cannot accommodate or afford a 3 or 4 person...

I started writing STRING TRIO arrangements many years ago with inspiration as clients and couples looking for wedding ceremony musicians began requesting more popular music selections than the standard classical music. And most potential clients could not afford a quartet. I looked over published arrangements...

As a full-time musician, I have always maintained a number of regular part-time gigs. One of the most rewarding has been a morning solo violin gig (perfect for musicians!) once a week at a local hospital for a couple hours. I am part of...