Eric Mrugala

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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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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In this video I go step by step on how to clean your violin as easy as 1-2-3. To clean your violin, you need to have a couple tools prepared before you get started. In this video I also talk…

In this video, I show you how to do THE INFINITY VIOLIN BOW TRICK. It's a fun little trick for you to try at home to release tension in your violin bow arm.

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In this unboxing video, I take a look at the Amcrest AWC201-B and see what this new webcam is all about, and see if it's good for zoom music lessons.

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In this video, I go step by step on how to tune your violin using your pegs. This tutorial is for parents who need to tune their child's violin quickly and effectively.

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In this video, I take you through a step by step process on how to play ricochet bow on your violin. This violin bow tutorial will help you get a controlled ricochet violin bow in just a matter of steps.

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Predicting what the classical music world will look like after COVID-19 is a daunting task. In this video, I share two photos I found on social media that gives us a glimpse as to what big classical music organizations are…

In this video, I take my sight reading skills and put them to the test! I attempt to sight read the violin arrangement of the grand caprice to Schubert's Erlkonig. Do I make it to the end?! Watch until the…

In this video, we'll take you step by step with the 4 things you need to know and look for when searching for a violin teacher.

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In this video, I share my thoughts on the Suzuki Violin Method Book 1 and why it's a great violin method for any beginner who wants to start learning the violin. 

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This week on the Everyday Musician Podcast, tenor Eduardo Ortiz, a musician based Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. We talk about about Opera, and have a conversation about how his mentors guided him into pursuing music as a career. Listen to…

In this video, I share what's in my violin case, and some other hidden violin treasures that help me with my teaching and performance career.

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This week on the Everyday Musician Podcast I have Mexican-American violist Gwendolyn Matias-Ryan. Gwendolyn earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in viola performance from Baylor University and an Artist Diploma from University of Michigan. Ms. Matias-Ryan is the co-founder and…

This week on the Everyday Musician Podcast I have New York-based pianist, composer, and orchestrator, Matthew Lowy. Matthew has toured nationally and internationally in various musicals as a pit musician and music director. He shares his time on tour, traveling…

Podcasting started out as a hobby and has now become something I've been really passionate about. 

I've learned so much through the 42 episodes I've done on the Everyday Musician Podcast so far and I'm excited that I have started…

I hope this message finds all my followers healthy and safe during the COVID19 pandemic. 

That being said, I'm going to continue providing everyone with as much content as possible. The Everyday Musician Podcast will continue releasing episodes every week…