by Pascal Proust Niccolò Paganini (whose first name is also spelled Nicolò or Nicolo) is definitely one of the greatest musicians of all time, first renowned as an outstanding violin virtuoso and a tremendous entertainer on stage, but also as an innovative and creative artist who inspired lots of musicians and artists beyond the boundaries […]

Written for Strings By Mail by guest blogger Thomas Byers. Thomas is the Director of Guitar studies at Northland Prep Academy and founder of the Thomas Byers Guitar Studio, LLC. These are simple parameters for engaging in and finalizing a piece of ensemble music. The three tiers create targets for both instructors and students to […]

New Repertoire for Enhanced Technique   Most players recognize how refreshing it is to learn new music, but it also is a key step towards better technique, which not as many players recognize. Improving performance technique is a process of combining knowledge and experience. It is a challenging process and even once a musician knows […]

Frank Koonce has been long established as a preeminent voice in the Classical Guitar world in regard to transcription & interpretation of the works of J.S. Bach. As the owner of Strings By Mail, I am personally gratified that Frank, a friend since out days together at North Carolina School of the Arts studying under […]