I want to learn the Violin

Milkey Bar Kid · 17-04-2009 10:58pm #1

For Many years now I have wanted to learn to play the Violin and now im ready but im 29 . Is this too old to learn such an instrument. how should I start with this. Its Classical Violin i would love to learn

DerKaiser · 17-04-2009 11:07pm

I don't play it myself and would love to learn too, it depends on the person, some people are natural and would pick it up quickly enough, the problem with being a classically trained violinist is you have to have a VERY deep musical appreciation, that should be started from a young age, go for it and let me know how you get on, you'll buy a beginners violin for €100 or less

tubedude · 17-04-2009 11:21pm

Milkey Bar Kid wrote: »

For Many years now I have wanted to learn to play the Violin and now im ready but im 29 . Is this too old to learn such an instrument. how should I start with this. Its Classical Violin i would love to learn

29 is definitely not 'too old' to learn anything.
In regards to the other post, you don't need anything in order to start learning. Just buy a beginners violin and call Waltons school of music and tell them you want to learn the violin. I have never gone to Waltons myself but have heard from other people who have studied various instruments there that they have good teachers. You will get a teacher who will introduce you to the type of music, and advise you on stuff to listen to, composers, great players etc. You should read up yourself as well, get 'self tutor' books, and talk to other players.
Also I am sure there are other good places to learn besides Waltons but I know that place has a good reputation.
It will probably be difficult and will take time, but there is no reason why you can not do it.

Milkey Bar Kid · 17-04-2009 11:29pm

thanks for the feedback . Its something i should have started years ago but never followed up. but now I want to go for it. Im thinking about it every day and would love to be able to play ''Canon'' and other beautiful tunes

tubedude · 17-04-2009 11:51pm

Milkey Bar Kid wrote: »

thanks for the feedback . Its something i should have started years ago but never followed up. but now I want to go for it. Im thinking about it every day and would love to be able to play ''Canon'' and other beautiful tunes

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BostonB · 18-04-2009 12:06am

I know someone who played piano in their youth, but nothing since, has taken it up at 60. Already done a few of the grades. I tried it as a kid but didn't like it. Would like to do it now though, if I had the time. Hardest thing for me is the volin has no frets or keys. So you need a good ear to play in tune, in key etc. I don't have a naturally good hear, though you can develop and ear in time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esldkznHovU

Milkey Bar Kid · 18-04-2009 12:10am

tubedude wrote: »

You should totally do it. Here, I thought you might appreciate this

Thats thats great. I really understand what he's saying. Hi hope to get up to this standard in a few years

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPO1VXq1iDs

red_ice · 18-04-2009 12:26am

i got one off my gf for my bday last year.

I have a whole room of instruments. Its the only one that i am REALLY struggling with. Great instrument, if you want to do something - do it. But be prepared for a long haul, its a very hard instrument to learn.

Milkey Bar Kid · 18-04-2009 12:32am

Im ready for the long haul . All I do is go to work every morning come home and watch T.V . I want to be doing something and i have a lot of time on my hands and learning the violin is what I want to do.

red_ice · 18-04-2009 3:24am

so do it.

cheap as chips to get in to, loads of tutorials on youtube etc.. 70 quid and you have a full entry level setup.

Milkey Bar Kid · 18-04-2009 10:02am

Does anyone know what I need to get started up to learn the violin and any good teachers how much it will cost. ( I know i will need a Violin )

red_ice · 18-04-2009 11:55am

its 75 quid for a fullsize entry level violin in town. AFAIK, you get a case for it. You will also need rosin and a bow. They usually come with it. if not, violin, rosin, bow, shouldnt cost more than 80 blips. If you are looking at taking it more seriously, the instrument itself gets very expensive.. but you dont need that right now.

Milkey Bar Kid · 18-04-2009 12:41pm

I will be joining the waltons school of music. they do a Class 1 for Adults for € 170 for a ten week course. You also get a discount on the Violin if you are a student with them

red_ice · 18-04-2009 2:32pm

find somewhere else, someone private. It would be cheaper and chances are they wont treat you like a lepar if you ask them a question or do something that involves work.

I wouldnt pi** on waltons if it was on fire.

They dont discount, they just over charge, then match the price that other people will sell it at. There are plenty of small trad shops around the city that will sell you an already 'discounted' violin... the might even discount it

BumbleB · 18-04-2009 4:03pm

red_ice wrote: »

find somewhere else, someone private. It would be cheaper and chances are they wont treat you like a lepar if you ask them a question or do something that involves work.

I wouldnt pi** on waltons if it was on fire.

They dont discount, they just over charge, then match the price that other people will sell it at. There are plenty of small trad shops around the city that will sell you an already 'discounted' violin... the might even discount it

so true, go for it man, if you have an ear for music all the better .

Milkey Bar Kid · 18-04-2009 5:53pm

Thanks for all the encouragement.
I am searching the net at the moment for Teachers that teach adults . Do you know how much I should be paying for lessions as I am unsure.
But im deffo in it for the long hall and would love to be able to play songs like Canon and nice classical tunes like that after a few years

tubedude · 18-04-2009 7:52pm

red_ice wrote: »

find somewhere else, someone private. It would be cheaper and chances are they wont treat you like a lepar if you ask them a question or do something that involves work.

I wouldnt pi** on waltons if it was on fire.

They dont discount, they just over charge, then match the price that other people will sell it at. There are plenty of small trad shops around the city that will sell you an already 'discounted' violin... the might even discount it

This person seems to be referring to the service in the actual shops, which is separate from the school. But the points made I can understand. You would probably get better value for your money in other places, or better still, have a look at second hand. But if you are talking about waltons school of music, they have a good reputation with having good experienced teachers. You can get private 1 on 1 lessons which would be better for you, but in regards to going to a independent teacher, try and make sure you get someone reputable. You could waste a lot of time with a not so great teacher.
I studied classical guitar at clontarf school of music with a great teacher, I am unaware of their violin teachers though, maybe have a look their too....

tubedude · 18-04-2009 7:58pm

Milkey Bar Kid wrote: »

Thanks for all the encouragement.
I am searching the net at the moment for Teachers that teach adults . Do you know how much I should be paying for lessions as I am unsure.
But im deffo in it for the long hall and would love to be able to play songs like Canon and nice classical tunes like that after a few years

I think I was paying 25-30 quid a lesson at the time, but I'm not sure, it depends whether you are paying by lesson or for a whole course.
But kinda like what I said before, you will probably get what you pay for, and as the teacher will be the most important link in the chain, try to get the best you can afford...

I want to learn the Violin

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