If you are hunting for a student violin, there is a good chance you’ve come across the brand Mendini. Mendini is a child company to Cecilio that focuses purely on student model instruments and accessories. They carry instruments in the orchestral strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion families. Unlike Cecilio, Mendini largely focuses on smaller instruments; …
If you search through Amazon for a violin or really any band or orchestra instrument, chances are you’ve seen the brand Cecilio everywhere. As one of the largest sellers of student band orchestra instruments, they’ve increased in popularity recently as more adults have taken up learning instruments. Gone are the days where you had to …
Mendini, part of the prestigious Cecilio brand, is one of the top brands that offer quality affordable violins. This Mendini mv500 Review will analyze in detail what I think is one of the best beginner violins. My bottom line up front: The Mendini mv500 is a well-made beginner violin suited to be a great first …
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In searching for the best entry-level violin, one of the top brands to consider is Cecilio. The Cecilio CVN series is an excellent example of quality-built budget violins. This Cecilio CVN 300 review and guide details what I think is one of the best violins for beginners. My bottom line up front: The Cecilio CVN …
Finding a beginner violin that blends a low price with a quality build can be tricky. Especially today when you have hundreds of entry-level violin models to choose from. This Cecilio CVN 200 review and guide will prove helpful for you in your search for the best violin for beginners. My Bottom Line Up Front: …
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So, you’ve made the decision that you want to learn to play the violin – that’s great news! It’s an exciting feeling to get stuck into a new instrument, but there are so many variables. What brand should you go for? What’s the budget? Most importantly, what violin size should you get? That last question often puts …
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Purchasing your first violin can be a stressful experience. What model should you get, and do you need to consider different sizes? All of this can be quite stressful to deal with, and it’s easy to get tunnel vision, focusing solely on the violin itself. You will need to consider other things if you plan …
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Do you want to be the next Yo-Yo Ma or Joshua Bell? How about the next Lindsey Sterling or 2CELLOS? Whether you want to play classical or pop music, you should have the cello vs. violin explained. Then, you can determine which instrument will be the better fit for you. Soon enough, you may just …
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So, you are looking for an “entry-level,” but best value violin out there and are considering buying the Mendini brand, mv650 or alike. Well, this is not a wrong thought: Mendini mv650 is a fair shot in the otherwise crowded arena of the entry-level string instruments.Let me first be brutally honest with you. Your success …
Whether you want to become the next Joshua Bell or Lindsey Sterling, you need a good violin. That’s why I looked high and low for models to include in this “best violins on Amazon guide.” If you want to get your first violin or upgrade, you need to know where to start. And since Amazon …
