Publisher Desc.  50 Mariachi Etudes for Violin is a groundbreaking series in the history of violin pedagogy. Joe Baca expertly combines his training as a classical violinist growing up in New Mexico with his expertise in the fascinating world of mariachi music as a member of the famed Mariachi Cobre Ensemble. Baca's etudes are aimed at classical violinists wishing to learn more about mariachi music and mariachi violinists wishing to develop technique utilizing classical pedagogy. Baca's etudes are a must have in every violin player's library.