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Ray Chen's 100 Violin Giveaway: A Tonic App Challenge

In an exciting development for violin enthusiasts and aspiring musicians, renowned violinist Ray Chen has announced a giveaway that's mus...

How Does an Electric Violin Work?

Hi everyone, today we're excited to dive into the world of electric violins, specifically our Bunnel Edge Electric Violins. In this blog, we'll explo...

Comparing Pernambuco Bows to Ipe Bows

Lauren and Zach do a back-to-back comparison of lupot-style pernambuco and ipe violin bows by L'archet Brasil. As is turns out, Ipe wood compares very...

Free Shipping on Everything!

Our Free Shipping Promotion has been extended through November 2023. Now you get free shipping, not only on orders over $100, but on all online orders. Even accessory purchases! This is a great time to stock up on strings, rosin, tuners, or anything else you need to keep playing....

Support Camas Music Boosters and the Teacher Showcase!

Kennedy Violins is proud to support Camas Music Boosters. Save the date for their November 3, 2023 Teacher Talent Showcase! This is a free show with d...

Thomastik-Infeld Fall String Sale

The Thomastik-Infeld Fall String Sale has started. Get your premium Thomastik strings at 15% off! Items on sale include premium strings like Peter Infeld for violin and viola, also Rondo and Dominant Pro for violin, viola, and cello. Order while supplies last. Sale ends November 5, 2023....

Open Jam Session — Free for All Ages and Instruments

ALL INSTRUMENTS, ALL LEVELS Join usfor a casual jam night at Kennedy Violins. This Jam is a FREE event, and open to the public as well as Kennedy Viol...

Ray Chen Reviews the Bunnel Pupil Student Violin

At Kennedy Violins, we recently experienced the honor of having our Bunnel Pupil violin reviewed by none other than Ray Chen, a violinist whose talent...

Kennedy Violins at Asta Conference

All setup at the ASTA conference! The American String Teachers Association supports string teachers nationwide! We are proud to partner with this orga...

Kennedy Violins Partners with PYP to Offer a Free Double Bass Workshop

PYP's Free Double Bass Class has begun! Sponsored in part by Kennedy Violins, PYP’s free in-person Double Bass Class is taught by bass players from th...

Revolutionizing the Violin Industry

 In a world where technology constantly reshapes our lives, Kennedy Violins stood as a beacon of innovation in the realm of violin sales. Over 20 year...

Adding Adjuster Wheels to a Bass Bridge

Click the link to view photos showing the process of adding adjuster wheels to a bass bridge. Great work by Kelly in the luthier shop at Kennedy Violi...

How Often To Change Violin Bow Hair

As a musician, keeping your instrument in perfect condition is as crucial as mastering your skills. In the case of violinists, maintaining the components of your violin includes taking care of the violin bow. The bow hair, in fact, plays a significant role in production of the sound of the instrument....

Can You Rehair A Violin Bow Yourself?

When it comes to maintaining your violin, every piece counts, including the bow. Each strand of hair on your bow plays a crucial role in producing the...

Benefits of online violin shopping and the unique experience that Kennedy Violins offers

Keywords used:  Online violin store, violin buy, violin music store, violin online store, violin online stores, violin shop, violin shop online, violi...

Our New Location is Looking Spiffy!

We have been at the Mill Plain location for a few months and are making ourselves right at home. We really love the new front desk, designed for us by...

What happened to EBONY?

Hi everyone, today I'm talking about the use of Ebony on stringed instruments. I talk about why Ebony is used and the fact that we are running out of ...

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