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  • Caring for your Bow
    February 26, 2020

    Caring for your Bow

    Whether you have a new beginner bow or a well-loved professional one, it is critical to care for your bow in the correct way. 

    Bows perform at their best when they are regularly cared for through cleaning, servicing and general maintenance. Check out our tips and tricks on how best to care for your bow.

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  • Caring for your Instrument
    February 25, 2020

    Caring for your Instrument

    Whether you have a new beginner instrument or a well-loved professional one, it is critical to care for your instrument in the correct way.

    Instruments perform at their best when they are regularly cared for through cleaning, servicing and general maintenance. Check out our tips and tricks on how best to care for your instrument.

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  • City of Florence
    December 10, 2019

    A Brief Journey Through Italian Violin Making

    Take a brief look at the history of violin making in Italy, considered the birthplace of the violin as we know it today. Italian makers are renowned for their creativity, originality, versatility and vision when it comes to violin-making, constantly pushing the boundaries to create some of the best instruments in the world
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  • New Kids on the Block: Glanville & Co. Australian Made Violins
    September 24, 2019

    New Kids on the Block: Glanville & Co. Australian Made Violins

    Glanville & Co. is an in-house, state-of-the-art, local manufacturing business, right in the heart of Sydney. We are using technology to assist us in the creation of innovative orchestral string instruments & accessories. It is through the fusion of both technology & tradition that we have been able to produce high-quality, customisable, innovative & affordable instruments.

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  • Instrument Servicing
    January 30, 2018

    Instrument Servicing

    Stringed instruments are at their best when serviced regularly to maintain their delicate balance and overall performance!
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  • Cello Case Comparison Video
    November 2, 2017

    Cello Case Comparison Video

    In this video Doug goes through the pros and cons of our current range of Cello Cases. He looks at the SSC foam case, the Kreisler Pod, the Kreisler Slim, the Hiscox, the Bam Hightech Slim and the GEWA Idea Ultralight.
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  • Joining an Orchestra
    January 3, 2017

    Joining an Orchestra

    There are many Orchestras in NSW to choose from that vary in standard and size. The best way to find out whether an orchestra will be suitable for you is to visit their website and get in touch with a representative.
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