My first time playing the violin started off frustrating and sweaty. I began with confidence, first learning basic notes and practicing stroke technique with fingers that felt comfortable on the ...

"You aren't going to let your mom or dad, sister or brother, dog or cat, play your violin," said Sister Denise Klaas. Sister Denise has taught music for decades. The way she instructs students on ...

SAN DIEGO — A San Diego non-profit organization believes the gift of music is too important to come with a price tag. In this Zevely Zone, I saw firsthand how music is meant for everyone. At Villa ...

I held my breath and drew the bow across the strings. I was rewarded with some sweet notes, sprinkled with a few thin, random ones I wasn’t aiming for at all. Meanwhile, the tip of my bow had drifted ...