Posts Tagged ‘musical background’

I am 15 and I want to learn to play the violin. Am I too old?

Monday, January 24th, 2011

I have no musical background whatsoever. Im from the philippines and I dont know where to buy or even if I should buy a violin. I have no idea what to look for when buying a violin. I have no idea how much it will cost me. Im not even sure where to start learning [...]

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What's a good book to use when learning to play violin?

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

My mom wants to learn violin, and I’m trying to find a good starter book for her to teach herself with. No musical background at all–doesn’t know how to read music or anything….any thoughts? Thanks!  Mail this post Technorati Tags: how to read music, mom, musical background, starter book, violin

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Violin Lessons?

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

I am considering taking violin lessons, and I was wondering if at my age it was too late to start? I’ll be 31 next month, but I do have musical background, I took 7 years piano lessons, and I spent middle school and high school playing marimba in band. Also, I was wondering how much [...]

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Is it possible to teach oneself to play the violin?

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

I’ve played piano for seven-eight years, so I do come from a musical background. I can read sheet music easily, but can also play by ear. The challenge would be mastering violin technique and fingering, et all. Is it possible to do this without a teacher? I just can’t afford one. I don’t necessarily want [...]

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Where can you find a violin to rent or buy, and where can I find lessons, will it be hard to play?

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

I am a 14 year old that plays the piano and the clarinet, and now I would like to start playing the violin. Will it be hard to play considering I am starting a little later? Will my previous musical background help me? Where can I find a violin and a teacher?  Mail this post [...]

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abuot violin classes,violin history,violin instruction,violin lesson,violin lessons?

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

I am considering taking violin lessons, and I was wondering if at my age it was too late to start? I’ll be 31 next month, but I do have musical background, I took 7 years violin classes,I was wondering how much do violin classes normally charge and good violin instruction usually cost. Thanks so much!! [...]

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Abuot violin classes,violin history,violin instruction,violin lesson,violin lessons?

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

I am considering taking violin lessons, and I was wondering if at my age it was too late to start? I’ll be 31 next month, but I do have musical background, I took 7 years violin classes,I was wondering how much do violin classes normally charge and good violin instruction usually cost. Thanks so much!! [...]

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How hard is it to play violin?

Sunday, April 11th, 2010

I played tenor saxophone for about 10 years but that is a wind instrument. I easily learned to play beginner level of trumpet and piano when my sister was learning but I haven’t done much with either. I been listening to violin music and think it’s gorgeous! Is it the same type of learning and [...]

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