An Entry-Level Baroque Violin in Real-World Ensemble Playing Why I Chose a Charlie Ogle Baroque Violin After playing in a community Baroque ensemble for a while using a modern instrument strung with gut strings, I happened to come across an individual selling their Charlie Ogle Baroque violin for a great deal. I jumped on this…

If you’ve started exploring Baroque violin playing, you might be wondering whether your modern setup is sufficient, if it’s time to invest in a Baroque bow or even a period-style instrument. Maybe you’ve experimented with gut strings, or you are already playing in a Baroque ensemble and looking for an instrument that will blend in…

A resource-packed guide for adult amateurs who want to dive into early music and find their playing community After trying out a Baroque bow, or maybe a set of gut strings, you might be eager to join your first early music ensemble, but don’t know where to begin. I stumbled into my local Baroque orchestra…

From gut strings to A415, starting your journey into baroque playing This article offers an introduction to historically informed performance for amateur violinists. If you’re looking for a more practical, step-by-step guide to equipment, ensembles, and next steps, you’ll find that in my Getting Started with Baroque Violin and Viola guide. In 2017, when I…