Lessons for Violin

If i were u, i would rent a used one first, because if you buy a new one and it turns out he doesn’t like playing the violin, you’ve wasted money! also, he needs rosin for his bow.

You didn’t mention whether he would be taking lessons through his school or with a private instructor. Many schools have arrangements for renting instruments at a reduced rate.

He will definitely be growing and you will want to be sure that the violin is the proper size (such as a 1/2 size violin). The violin instructor can help to identify the proper size for him. Since he will inevitably grow out of it, it may make more sense to rent.

This will also give him a chance to see if he wants to stay with this instrument or try a different type such as a wind instrument.

If you decide to rent and his school doesn’t have rentals, if there is a band or orchestra leader or other music teacher, you could ask where they recommend you go.

You will want to be sure that the instrument is not warped or defective, that the bridge is in good shape and that it can be tuned easily. Bows are often rented separately. You will want one which can be tightened easily.

I would recommend a hard case rather than a soft one to protect the violin. He will also need resin for the bow. In addition, you may want to purchase a pitch pipe for tuning the violin. The pipe will have a tuning sound for each of the strings on the violin.

He will need a music stand for holding the music books or sheets. Some people get a metronome, which is like a ticking pendulum, to keep time, but I don’t think that’s necessary.

Most important is a wonderful music instructor and a supportive family which encourages and is willing to listen to the first several weeks of misplayed notes! A set time for practicing each day for a short while is a wonderful discipline to start.

I think it’s great that you’re doing this for him!

First of all, I think it is great your son has become interested in music, and I’m sure you can support him because music is a very beautiful thing.

Well as a violinist myself I think that a more proper beginning Violin should range from about $150 – $350. As you get more advanced violins can cost in the thousands and very advanced in the tens of thousands! But these violins are for professional players. But don’t rely on my opinion alone, there are many contributing factors in choosing a beginning instrument, I think it would be best if you checked with the orchestra instructor at your sons school, and if not check with the band director, check with them to see about getting your son into a music program, and see if your school offers instrument loans, mine does .If there are no music teachers to be found I recommend you find a music store in your city and go there to talk to someone to help your son get started.

I personally would not recommend purchasing instruments online, go to your nearest music store instead, preferably one which specializes in stringed instruments.

As for what else he would need, he would need a case, and basic accessories would include Rosin, a shoulder rest and a cloth for cleaning the strings. Anything else shall be recommended by his teacher.

Which brings me to another point, start him with private lessons, it is the best way to get your son started guaranteed. This will prevent him form developing bad playing habits and your son will also advance a bit quicker than if he were just taking the school course.

Hope this helps!

Well Dad from reading what this nice people are saying I think we should try rent a violin. Then if I gotten better and I’m still interested in playing the violin maybe we can buy 1.