Comments on: Can I Take Up Violin Lessons and Become Good Even if I Am 17? http://lessons-for-violin.com/173/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/ Learning to Play the Violin is Fun and Rewarding! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:07:29 +0000 hourly 1 By: Allyhttp://lessons-for-violin.com/173/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/#comment-485 Ally Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:56:46 +0000 http://lessons-for-violin.com/performing-arts/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/173/#comment-485 A head start helps, but you're never too old to learn, especially if you love the instrument. It may take a little while to master the basics, and it may be frustrating at the beginning---the violin is not the easiest of instruments to learn---but if you stick with it, and genuinely enjoy playing, there's nothing to stop you. The best thing you can do is find a good teacher and start taking lessons; I started on the Suzuki method, which does inhibit sight-reading a little later on, but is overall very helpful and comprehensive when you're first learning to play. Try out a couple of instruments, and find one that feels right; preferably, rent before buying, as a good violin is a pretty significant financial commitment. But most importantly, enjoy playing! Don't give up right away if it's difficult---as long as you have the desire to play, and are willing to put in the practice time, you will be rewarded by visible improvement.Good luck! A head start helps, but you’re never too old to learn, especially if you love the instrument. It may take a little while to master the basics, and it may be frustrating at the beginning—the violin is not the easiest of instruments to learn—but if you stick with it, and genuinely enjoy playing, there’s nothing to stop you. The best thing you can do is find a good teacher and start taking lessons; I started on the Suzuki method, which does inhibit sight-reading a little later on, but is overall very helpful and comprehensive when you’re first learning to play. Try out a couple of instruments, and find one that feels right; preferably, rent before buying, as a good violin is a pretty significant financial commitment. But most importantly, enjoy playing! Don’t give up right away if it’s difficult—as long as you have the desire to play, and are willing to put in the practice time, you will be rewarded by visible improvement.

Good luck!

]]> By: ??Jordy??http://lessons-for-violin.com/173/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/#comment-484 ??Jordy?? Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:58:26 +0000 http://lessons-for-violin.com/performing-arts/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/173/#comment-484 sure, as long as you believe in yourself. im 13 and currently on my 3rd year. most people say i suck because i didnt start when i was 5 like everyone else, in fact, right now, im better than some of those people. start now, and you WILL be the best. sure, as long as you believe in yourself. im 13 and currently on my 3rd year. most people say i suck because i didnt start when i was 5 like everyone else, in fact, right now, im better than some of those people. start now, and you WILL be the best.

]]> By: erihttp://lessons-for-violin.com/173/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/#comment-483 eri Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:31:39 +0000 http://lessons-for-violin.com/performing-arts/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/173/#comment-483 Well, you won't make it to Carnegie hall, but most people who start at age 2 don't get there anyway. I picked up the violin at 23, and I played with a local symphony within 2 years. Get a good teacher, practice, and you can play as well as most people who have been playing for a while.I recommend renting an instrument for a few months to get a feeling for what you want before you invest in one. Well, you won’t make it to Carnegie hall, but most people who start at age 2 don’t get there anyway. I picked up the violin at 23, and I played with a local symphony within 2 years. Get a good teacher, practice, and you can play as well as most people who have been playing for a while.

I recommend renting an instrument for a few months to get a feeling for what you want before you invest in one.

]]> By: sailorhttp://lessons-for-violin.com/173/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/#comment-482 sailor Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:20:39 +0000 http://lessons-for-violin.com/performing-arts/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/173/#comment-482 well what can i say..!! i myself am 22 and have just picked up the instrument.. moreover i live and work on a cruise ship and im learning it from a lady from poland who speaks broken english... imagine..!!!! but since its been a long time passion for me.. i believe i can do it...!!! all the best to all of us..!! well what can i say..!! i myself am 22 and have just picked up the instrument.. moreover i live and work on a cruise ship and im learning it from a lady from poland who speaks broken english… imagine..!!!! but since its been a long time passion for me.. i believe i can do it…!!!
all the best to all of us..!!

]]> By: Jelmahttp://lessons-for-violin.com/173/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/#comment-481 Jelma Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:12 +0000 http://lessons-for-violin.com/performing-arts/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/173/#comment-481 Maybe you should learn the viola - it's a violin only slightly bigger and friendlier sounding. Also viola players are always wanted in orchestras and chamber music groups, so people will always want to play with you. Maybe you should learn the viola – it’s a violin only slightly bigger and friendlier sounding. Also viola players are always wanted in orchestras and chamber music groups, so people will always want to play with you.

]]> By: violinist92http://lessons-for-violin.com/173/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/#comment-480 violinist92 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:17:37 +0000 http://lessons-for-violin.com/performing-arts/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/173/#comment-480 You can certainly learn to play violin at that age. You need to try very hard, though because as a person gets older, their fingers and wrists cant bend as unnaturally as they used to. That`s why it is suggested that you play violin when you are a child. You could probably even be able to play it professionally if you were passionate about it and you really wanted to. Remember that you dont have to be the next Perlman to be a professional violinist. You can certainly learn to play violin at that age. You need to try very hard, though because as a person gets older, their fingers and wrists cant bend as unnaturally as they used to. That`s why it is suggested that you play violin when you are a child. You could probably even be able to play it professionally if you were passionate about it and you really wanted to. Remember that you dont have to be the next Perlman to be a professional violinist.

]]> By: Eden Shttp://lessons-for-violin.com/173/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/#comment-479 Eden S Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:02:18 +0000 http://lessons-for-violin.com/performing-arts/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/173/#comment-479 I think you are never too old to learn anything. As for bcoming good at it-that's not a question of age, but of how much you want it and how much you're willing to work to get there. If you really like the instrument, you should love the music it makes and become passionate about playing it well. I think you are never too old to learn anything. As for bcoming good at it-that’s not a question of age, but of how much you want it and how much you’re willing to work to get there. If you really like the instrument, you should love the music it makes and become passionate about playing it well.

]]> By: Charlie Shttp://lessons-for-violin.com/173/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/#comment-478 Charlie S Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:07:01 +0000 http://lessons-for-violin.com/performing-arts/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/173/#comment-478 I took up guitar when i was 18. I'm 59 now. I've been getting payed to play for 41 years. Any other questions ;-) I took up guitar when i was 18. I’m 59 now. I’ve been getting payed to play for 41 years. Any other questions ;-)

]]> By: nationofswinehttp://lessons-for-violin.com/173/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/#comment-477 nationofswine Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:10:21 +0000 http://lessons-for-violin.com/performing-arts/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/173/#comment-477 Sure you can do it! I've heard that the "Suzuki" method (I think that's what it's called) is easier and often for people using it as a hobby. HOWEVER...if you don't have a "good ear" (can't tell if you're off key), then please pick a FRETTED instrument, like mandolin or guitar! My sister plays bluegrass fiddle and it sounds like a cat being tortured! UGH! If, after you've been at it awhile, someone tells you you're flat or sharp, don't get mad...get another instrument. Sure you can do it! I’ve heard that the “Suzuki” method (I think that’s what it’s called) is easier and often for people using it as a hobby. HOWEVER…if you don’t have a “good ear” (can’t tell if you’re off key), then please pick a FRETTED instrument, like mandolin or guitar! My sister plays bluegrass fiddle and it sounds like a cat being tortured! UGH! If, after you’ve been at it awhile, someone tells you you’re flat or sharp, don’t get mad…get another instrument.

]]> By: punk_princess5775http://lessons-for-violin.com/173/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/#comment-476 punk_princess5775 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:16:35 +0000 http://lessons-for-violin.com/performing-arts/can-i-take-up-violin-lessons-and-become-good-even-if-i-am-17/173/#comment-476 it may take a little longer but yea it is possible... especially if u have a desire to play it.. and are willing to practice and take lessons and stuff like that it may take a little longer but yea it is possible… especially if u have a desire to play it.. and are willing to practice and take lessons and stuff like that

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