On Saturday I met a ranking member of an elusive, secret society: the luthiers. In layman’s terms, that means Gary Garavaglia is a violin maker, but in the world of string instruments, he’s a master.

June 3, 2009 “I love the sound of the violin,” explains Carlos Mendez. “Since I was a kid, I wanted to learn how to play it. But born in a poor country such as Nicaragua, my parents couldn't afford ...

MEDINA, Ohio – While many of the world’s businesses struggled to survive the pandemic, one small Medina business has not only survived, but thrived. Sarah Icardi opened her violin studio just off ...

When an expert plays the violin it sounds beautiful and elegant. But when someone is first learning how to play the instrument it can sound like nails on a chalkboard. So if you’re a beginner ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Holding a violin, using a bow and plucking strings are some of the basic foundational skills when learning how to play the instrument — and it’s an experience being brought to ...