Violin

I worked directly with Dmitri Musafia in Cremona, Italy to commission my custom Musafia case. It took months to arrive and it’s wonderful. Aesthetic, classic, strong. Full review forthcoming.

Forscore paired with an iPad Pro, the Apple Pencil, and a Bluetooth page turner is incredible. It’s like what Kindle did for books. In this one device/app, I have almost the full repertoire for the violin available: Violin concertos, scale systems, etude books, symphonic parts, chamber music.

The best there is. Designed and manufactured by a local chamber music friend of mine.

Undisputed GOAT pencil for marking up sheet music.

Sharpen your Blackwing pencils with this

Not super picky about rosin but I like this one. I like the hard plastic case. Comes with an interesting rosin spreader in the base of the case.

Popular among classical musicians due to sound quality. Especially helpful for second violinists seated near woodwinds or percussion, which is me on occasion. Very important to preserve my hearing.

Loud and easy to operate. I prefer it to using phone metronome apps (distractions).

For my technique/posture, this shoulder provides unparalleled stability and lack of tension in my body.

Wonderful stand when performing chamber music or iPad-only. I like that it doesn’t block the audience or the performer’s view. Sturdy and packs small.

Best paired with a Blackwing pencil. Pencil jumps out of your hand to stick to your music stand vertical shaft.

It just works. Reliable, rugged, and always connects right away.

Perfect for gigs and rehearsals. Everybody I know has one. FYI if you get the aluminum one, your Blackwing pencil+magnet won’t stick to it, ask me how I know. :)

I love these so much.

Recommend this comfortable/stretchy strap for use with your violin case. It has some elastic “give” that makes the case float on your shoulder. Especially helpful when your case is packed out with iPad, Bluetooth pedal, etc.

It was game over the second I saw this. Beautiful visually and sonically. Reduces sound but retains sonic character better than rubber mutes.

Great high quality recorder. I use the microphones for online/Zoom lessons. Great for recording yourself during practice, recording lessons/rehearsals, etc.