Violinists are a dime a dozen, but what separates the good violinist from the mediocre violinist? Four things separate them: Tuning, Timing, Technique, and PRACTICE!!!  

I'll start with tuning. Each time a professional practices, he or she tunes his or her violin to ensure the intonation is accurate. If the scale on the fingerboard is inaccurate, then the notes will be out of tune.  

Time signatures and staying with the best of the song is also very important, especially when playing with a band. If you…