Eric Mrugala

Here are some of my thoughts on the newly announced Thomastik-Infeld Dominant Pro Strings.   

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In today's post, I share some of the cheapest violin strings that you can buy under $30. 

In this video, I'm sharing which violin strings you can buy for under $30.

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In today's video, I'm going to share with you a couple of websites where you can find orchestra jobs in 2021. 

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In this tutorial, I share my thoughts on releasing tension from your shoulder while playing the violin. Playing the violin is not something that we were built to do. Our bodies were not designed to hold a wooden instrument on…

My YouTube Journey - 1 Year Later

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How to get started on YouTube as a musician in 2021

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Zoom Music Setup - Update 5.4.9

If you're a beginner, putting on a shoulder rest the right way can be confusing. In today's video I share with you how to put on any shoulder rest on your violin. 

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Double Stops On The Violin - How to play Double Stops On The Violin - Violin Lesson

Here's a question, to vibrato, or to NOT vibrato? In today's video I will be exploring how to make informative decisions on when it is appropriate to play with vibrato, and moments where you don't want to use vibrato.

We…

Disney's 'Soul' is an interesting depiction of how the life of a music educator in New York City takes an unexpected turn. Here is my honest musician review of 'Soul'.

If you haven't seen Soul by Disney and Pixar, then…

Musicians, DON'T DO THIS IF YOU WANT TO GET MORE WORK. This tiny tip will help you be more reliable and be called back for gigs.

Intonation is like having a best friend, you will struggle to maintain the friendship. But if you set your ego aside, and…

Artificial intelligence is taking over the job market at a rapid pace. But will artificial intelligence take over the arts industry? Elon Musk explains the state of AI and where I think the arts fits into this conversation.

Violin Bow Articulation 

Here are some basic principles on how to make the best use of this exercise:

1. Have a pencil

2. Put the pencil on the second, third, and fourth distal of your right hand.

3. Place the thumb over your…

Violinist Hilary Hahn released recordings of the Suzuki songs in the Suzuki Violin method.

You can find links to the Suzuki Method recordings below:

https://www.alfred.com/suzuki-violin-overview/

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

How To Play Sautille on the Violin - Violin Tutorial - Violin Bow Stroke 
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How To Play Octaves On The Violin - Violin Tutorial - Violin Octave Lesson 
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When I first started my YouTube journey in the beginning of 2020, I didn't know what to expect from the process. I knew I had some experience making videos but I didn't know how I would keep up knowing that…

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…