The Black Friday sale you’ve been waiting for is officially live on the Magic Violin site! We're bringing true magic to musicians this season with our biggest discounts of the year. Whether you're looking to expand your library, book a future performance, or stock up on tunes, we have something special for you! Here’s a taste of the savings: 📚 3x2 Deals on all Sheet Music PDFs 🎤 Significant Discounts on Performances 🎁 Special Pricing on Physical Books (including my latest

Pachelbel’s canon... Meets wild Hungarian Gypsy fire?! 🔥🎻 Yes, you read that right! The start of "Gama" (our beautiful Gypsy Romany piece, Book piece No. 24) begins with that familiar, elegant chord sequence. But then—it breaks into pure, exhilarating Balkan improvisation! The form is a Rondo, and if you're of a creative nature (or, like most of us, have absolutely no idea where to start!), this tutorial gives you the simple formula for making your own virtuoso solos. Ready

I am delighted to share this unique visual experience, set to the powerful music of "Pascui Calul Pe Razoare" ('I Grazed the Horse on the Ridges') . This traditional Romanian dance originates from Banat, the western Danube plain of Romania. It is often performed during Easter celebrations. The dance is energetic and typically performed by men. It is believed to invoke a horse deity, which, according to Romanian mythology, brings good fortune, prosperity, and protection to the

I know exactly what you're thinking: "I want that gorgeous Nishava Kori Pani tune, but do I really have to buy Gundula's book?" Good news for all you sharp-eared learners (and maybe a little bit of bad news for my publisher 😂): I'm giving you the opportunity to learn the stunning Serbian/Romany tune, Nishava, completely by ear for free right now! While the full sheet music (with all its harmonies and chords) is found as Tune No. 21 in my book, Balkan Music from the Danube ,

Greetings from the heart of history! 🏰 Here I’m sharing some beautiful, cinematic views from Esztergom Castle, the stunning medieval capital of Hungary right on the Danube River. The backdrop of this incredible castle is set to a powerful piece of music: the Hungarian Funeral March No. 22. This track is an MP3 recording taken directly from my book, Balkan Music from the Danube with Ottoman Influences. It's a perfect blend of the historical location and the rich musical herit

Oh, the stories the Danube tells! 💖 We’re celebrating the heart and soul of Romany music with this Gypsy Romany Waltz—a beautiful,...

Join Gundula Stojanova Gruen on her latest fieldwork journey! Follow her as she discovers a spontaneous Hungarian folk dance lesson in the medieval town of Esztergom.

The Danube Journey continues... and I finally found it! 🎻 After a bit of an adventure (if you saw my video for Kolishar, you'll know...

This week's tune is "Dunăreanca," a lively Romanian folk dance from the Oltenia region. But in my "Bringing Tunes Home" series, this...