Eric Mrugala

I walked in to a CVS one day getting supplies for my violin students and I came across an aisle that had three boxes of the Loop Ear Plugs. I thought, "Oh, I saw these on Instagram." I wonder how…

Today's exercise is all about having a straight violin bow! We'll also talk about the importance of having a straight violin bow and how that effects the tone production.

Having a straight left wrist when playing the violin helps in the long run because it helps with your intonation when putting fingers down on the fingerboard. Today, I'm gong to show you a fun little idea that you can…

In this video I show some basics steps on how to shift on the violin. Understanding some basic principles will allow you find success with shifting to higher positions on the violin. Don't forget to hit the like button and…

There are many ways to earn money as a musician online in 2020. Here are 3 things you can do TODAY to start start earning money in music. I also add an extra bonus tip to help you along your…

Bandzoogle is one of the few website creator platforms out there that is designed to create success for musicians around the world. In this short tutorial, I share the user experience on Bandzoogle and how it can help you online.

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Violin vibrato, what a mystery it is! I was always afraid to post a video on vibrato because I was always self-conscious about it. In the last installment of Violin Basics with Eric, we talk about vibrato, the different kinds…

Violin finger weight is different than finger 'pressure'. I never want to encourage words like 'pressing' or 'squeezing' because it can imply that there is tension while playing the violin. In this video, I'll be talking about how to use…

Knowing how to place your finger on the violin string is one of the key elements to bringing you success. In this video, I share my tips on how to put your finger on the violin string to help avoid…

Today is Prime Day 2020! 

Which means that Amazon is having MASSIVE sales for the next 48 hours. 

But are there any deals for musicians like you and I? Well in this video I’m going to be talking about the…

Violin bow weight is different than pressure. I set the record straight in this video and explain step by step why bow weight is better than bow pressure.  

Eric Mrugala is from Chicago, IL and started playing the violin at…

In this video, I talk about how to change the quality and color of your sound from the contact point of your bow to your string. Subscribe to the channel to be updated on this mini-series, "Basics with Eric the…

Holding the violin bow as a violin beginner can be a frustrating task. In this video I go step by step on how to hold a violin bow.  

Eric Mrugala is from Chicago, IL and started playing the violin at…

The Mach One Violin Shoulder Rest has been around for a long time. I've used the Mach One for the last 10 years and want to share my thoughts on what I think after 10 years.

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The Bon Musica violin shoulder rest is a $50+ shoulder rest that will help you find comfort in your violin playing setup. But is it worth? Watch the full product review.

Eric Mrugala is from Chicago, IL and started playing…

Up bow violin staccato is one of the most difficult violin techniques to master. In this video, I share some easy exercises and tips on how to achieve a consistent violin up bow staccato.

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Shoulder rest, or no shoulder rest? If you're in the market for a violin shoulder rest, the Kun Orginal violin shoulder rest is a great entry level product for anyone who wants more comfort.

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To The Gig is a special mini-series where you get to join Eric Mrugala on his gig adventures. This week, Eric Mrugala does a wedding gig in Massachusetts with a few of his buddies.

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Today is an exciting day!

I just discovered that Zoom just came out with an update that now includes what's called High Fidelity Audio Mode in the new update of the zoom software. 

THANK YOU. 

This was the moment we've…

When starting out on the violin, beginners may experience what I like to call, "shaky bow syndrome'. It happens to the best of us. I see this happen in beginner students and wanted to create a video that explains why…

In today's vlog post, I hop on an airplane for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started in the United States. The main questions I asked where:

• Do I feel safe in the airport?
• Do I feel safe on…

In this vlog, I share my music story, and my journey as a musician. Everything happens for a reason and I'm glad to be sharing this with you.

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Is this the best violin practice mute? In this video, I review the Artino Violin Practice Mute and see if this is, in fact, the best violin practice mute to buy. Check out the link below:

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Slipping violin pegs can be a pain when dealing with the change in seasons. In this video, I show you how to use peg dope on your violin pegs to prevent pegs from slipping.

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