Product Review Videos

Zlata reviews violin bows, cases, shoulder rests, chinrests, tuners, books and much more

After running a violin shop for over 10 years, she loves to give you honest advice

[Product Review] Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Bow (under $70)

[Product Review] Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Bow (under $70)

Fiddlershop.com asked me to review one of their bows: the Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Bow. It’s a bow under $ 60. In this video I share with you: why a decent bow is important why you can better choose a carbon bow when you buy a cheap bow online in a webshop what the...

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Wooden Bow vs Carbon Fiber Bow… which to choose???

Wooden Bow vs Carbon Fiber Bow… which to choose???

The difference between a wooden bow and a carbon fiber bowI got a question about bows: Hi Zlata, question about a wooden bow and a carbon fiber one. Which one would you choose? I have both and so far I find playing with a carbon fiber bow more comfortable. What do you...

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What DOES Matter When You Select a Violin or Viola Bow

What DOES Matter When You Select a Violin or Viola Bow

Did you know that finding your ideal bow is even more difficult then finding your ideal violin or viola? With your ideal bow you can achieve more musically and technically. The more your playing improves, the more you will demand from your bow. What IS important when...

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How Important is the Quality of Your Violin or Viola Bow

How Important is the Quality of Your Violin or Viola Bow

Did you know that finding your ideal bow is even more difficult than finding your ideal violin or viola? How important is it to have your ideal bow? With your ideal bow you can achieve more musically and technically. The more your playing improves, the more you will...

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Get More Out of Your Violin Playing (book review)

Get More Out of Your Violin Playing (book review)

Technique is a topic that most amateur violin or viola players do not really like.Is all your motivation and self esteem down the drain when your teacher puts a giant scale book (like Carl Flesch’s, which is very good and helpful, but big) on your music stand? How can...

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