Stephanie Su, Author at Music Advisor

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Crossrock CRA400VFCH 4/4 Full Size Violin Case Review

When I bought my first violin, I looked after it with care but it did not take long before the case that came with it began to break. My handle broke and the exterior shell cracked, both only through frequent traveling. I knew that if I wanted to keep my violin intact, I would need […]

Conn-Selmer, Inc. 120S Helleberg Tuba Mouthpiece Review

I was looking to generate a powerful sound through all the registers of my tuba, but there was a blaring sound when I would play the low notes. There were many tubas mouthpiece issues amongst the players in my band section, and mine didn’t fit right when I played. This might have been the reason […]

Vio Music #950 Full Size 4/4 Viola Bow Review

Of course, every violist will have at least one bow for their viola. But your current bow may be the one that was included with the purchase of your first instrument. Now that you’ve been playing for a while, you could be thinking about finding a viola bow that’s better suited to your playing style. […]

Larsen Viola String Set Medium Gauge Review

A few years ago, I decided to upgrade my viola with new strings. I almost gave up my search for better viola strings since those I tried could not deliver the sound that I desired. Finally, I settled on Larsen up to 16.5 medium gauge viola strings, which I have scrutinized below.Things to Consider before […]

CodaBow Diamond NX Carbon Fiber 4/4 Violin Bow Review

A good cello bow is an essential addition to a cello. However, finding a good cello bow can be a daunting task if you are buying one for the first time. Like most beginners, I ended up purchasing several bows that were cheaply made. Luckily, my problem was solved when I found the CodaBow Diamond […]

Kaizer Student Tenor Saxophone Standard B Flat Bb Nickel Silver

Kaizer Standard B Flat Bb Student Tenor Saxophone Review

I am a great fan of the saxophone and recently, I ventured into the market searching for a good beginner saxophone. After an intense search, I came across the Kaizer Student Tenor Saxophone, and I fell for it. Here is a brief review of why I fell for this saxophone. Included herein are the close […]

D Z Strad #500F Viola Bow Review

A viola’s playability depends on its bow. However, the challenge sets in when looking to choose the right bow from the variety sold. I faced this problem till I purchased D Z Strad Viola bow #500F for beginners. I have scrutinized the bow, to let you gauge if it is worth buying.Things to Consider before BuyingThere […]

Cecilio CVN-300 Fitted Violin Review

Trying to find a good beginner violin for your son, daughter, or even yourself can be full of challenges. There are many people selling instruments but knowing which one will be a good investment could take a bit of investigation on your part.Things to Consider Before Buying a Beginner ViolinOne of the first things you’ll […]

Thomastik-Infeld S23 Spirocore Viola Strings Review

When my viola’s strings wore out, I encountered an uphill task in finding replacement viola strings that would deliver a similar performance as my viola’s original ones. Most of the strings I tried could hardly produce quality tone, and they were less responsive. Fortunately, a friend suggested Thomastik- Infeld S23 medium gauge strings, which I […]

Pearl Vigore 695RBEVGR 695 Dolce Review

You will reach a point, where a beginner flute is not providing the sound that you are looking for. This signifies the time to look for good intermediate flute such as the Pearl Vigore 695RBEVGR 695 Dolce Vigore Open Hole B Foot Split E Flute, C.Things to Consider Before Buying an Intermediate FluteYou will want […]

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