Adult Beginner Violin - 1 year progress
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
- I am 30 years old and I have been learning the violin for 1 year today.
I have wanted to play the violin since the 4th grade when a classmate brought her violin and her violin teacher to school and played a duet for show-and-tell one day. My parents didn't send me to lessons and I never had enough money for an instrument or lessons fees on my own until recently.
I dove head first into it, bought my own instrument and stared going to lessons regularly once a week for the first 6 months, and twice per week from months 6-9. When I moved back to the USA because of all the lock-downs, I couldn't find a teacher so I have been learning on my own ever since.
The past couple of months I've felt really down on myself, comparing myself to other "adult beginner progress" videos and feeling like I just don't measure up, especially considering I practice every day, and up until month 10 I practiced a few hours per day. But I have to remember, I'm doing this because I love it and if I'm a little slow at improving, so what? I'll get better.
I'll become a true LingLing (wannabe) someday, I just have to keep practicing 40 hours every day. ;)
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Did you guess which clip was the one where I played a higher quality violin? Answer below!
at 3:39! ^_^ (I mis-typed it at the end of the video, so I blurred the time-stamp)
month 7
week 4
I guessed Month 7 because the side of the violin looked different.
oh hello! if you want an advice,just be as confident as possible, I see you are quite talented,so you need to exercise more,try to do whole bow movements,to cross strings, back to the basics basically,and you will see the improvement quite fast,byeee
greetings from Italy :)
Good change to which brand of violin do you change? Thanks for the video 💝💖💝💖
I've been playing violin for eleven years now, and I just felt like telling you - the skill level you reached in 5 months took me two years to get to. You are doing *great* and I hope you never stop believing in yourself.
@Christopher Lew look who’s with her
@@lyzz8380 oh my god 🙄
@@eshasrikantha4416 dang dang dingity dang dang
Same
As a musician, I can tell you that even though you may feel like you're stagnant in your ability, as long as you're practicing consistently, you're getting better. Your brain is making different connections every time you practice. Some days, it will be like, "woah, where did this come from?" Most days are a fun* challenge, though. 🙂 Happy practicing! Let me know if I can help 👍🏽
Thank you so much! Yeah, I've had a couple days like that, they're fun even if infrequent haha
I am a beginner Violin player. 5 months and continuing. Your words have inspired me to practice even more consistently even if it doesnt seem like making any visible progress..🤗🤗🤗
Could you guide me?
Good luck for your learning process. Nice video! I have been on that road since I was 16-17 years old and I am now 34, with the exception that I had already some musical background. I never stopped playing and my time of pratice increased as I got more motivated. A different teacher and a better sound quality violin helped a lot. I can say that I only noticed a greater progress many years after I started playing. My learning process was markedly by steps. Although I see many adult students progressing a lot in the first 2 years that did not happen with me. During the first years, I used to make a harsh sound on the violin. It seems like you are a way forward. Impressive!
wow your words were so inspiring ♥♥
I hope you understand the value of this video. I'm 65 and just starting to learn to play the Viola. You give me hope, thank you.
i am 62 an been at it for a year.. yes us old guys can learn stuff.
@@user-jq8lz1my3c I'm 55 and really wanting to learn something. I've always loved the violin.
“I know it’s not easy to watch” - it was the easiest and most enjoyable thing to watch bc it showed you doing something you’re passionate about and really growing as a musician. I’m just starting out on the violin and seeing the progress you made is really inspiring! Keep working towards your goals - you’ve done a super amazing job so far :)
My dear...I was a professional violinist… I must tell you the progress you’ve made in one year it’s more like a student who has played for four years. You have a special talent that should be nurtured...At the rate you learn you should be able to play in a community orchestra in about four years if you stick with it. In fact in about two years you should be ready to join a community orchestra that has no audition requirement… Bravo! Good job...
What student are you talking about I’m on my 4th year and am much better are you referring to adult learners or like public school orchestra students? Because anyone who takes it seriously can improve at her rate
@@Marco78578 Glad you are making progress…good job. Unfortunately, I have had many students who just do not have a chance at playing at higher levels… No matter how hard they practice, no matter how much mom wants them to play the violin. I had a friend with a tin ear who struggled for 20 years. I don’t have to tell you that just holding the violin properly is a big accomplishment.
This comment gives me a lot of hope. I know it’s not about me, obviously. But I’m 23 and everyone keeps telling me it’s too late to start playing violin if I want to be good at it, including a professional musician. Hearing a professional tell another adult that they can become good at the violin is really nice. So thank you.
@@Marco78578 It's true though. I'm a guitar teacher and only 1/10 students actually is good ...
I must be an absolute virtuoso then because I was playing at this level in about 3 months.
And here i am with no confidence and no teacher trying to learn online
Same, never give up!
determination is the key to success, keep at it and you will see progress every day/month/year
Me too! It’s sooooo hard for me
I snapped almost all my strings trying to tune mine take caution
I played violin from 11 years old to 18 years old. From 11 to 13 I had a really good teacher. Then, due to arthritis she had to retire and my learning and playing went down hill. :-( Back then there was no internet or DVDs. I've taken up guitar since (self-taught by watching videos online and DVDs), both with pick and finger-style and I can honestly say guitar is way easier, even finger-style. There are so many things to learn on a violin and you need a good teacher. But keep practicing and learning on your own till you find a good teacher, either in person or online. Wishing you the best!
I'm 35 and I've just started learning the violin myself, this is very encouraging to me.
I am 18 years old now, and decide to start my violin journey in September, when I went to college. For me, everything is in uncertainty, including money, time, instrument,and lessons. The video encouraged me a lot. Thank you ❤️
that is exactly me! i started my journey at 18 too (I'm 19 now, seven months in) and this video gives me a lot of hope as an adult beginner.
Omg I know this comment is a year old but your literally me right now in September at 18 😅 Are you still playing now?
@@bblossom7350 I'm still learning. I feel that learning violin was the best decision during my college years, even though the music doesn't sound "perfect," haha. Wishing you a joyful journey in learning instruments.✨
This is so awesome!! Keep going, Eddie and Brett are very proud I'm sure 😉
*Eddy 🙂
@@justanotherflute1632 Oops sorry the French in me popped up 😅😆
@@raph9486 haha it's okay, they have joked before that people misspell their names 😁
2 set violin 🎻!!!!
Ling ling is proud
12 years ago, at 45 years old, I started learning the violin. I will tell you that there is a very steep hill to climb for the first few years, but the good news is, it only gets harder lol! ....but it does get more and more enjoyable... so it is well worth all the effort. It is like having a good friend for life. Stick with it...play every day, and keep your instrument out where it is always staring at you and yelling "play me!" I think you have made fantastic progress in your first year!
I'm 26 now and felt I was too old to concentrate on it, and thanks for inspiring me to grab this instrument.
@@Eminentscholars Never EVER let your age stop you from anything. I went back to school when I was 57 and finally earned my doctorate. Soon I ll be 69 and I just started the violin just 3 weeks ago. Im trying to learn the solo for Dust in the Wind but truthfully the way it sounds NOW its more like Rust in the Wind but I know it will get better. And just to underscore my statement, how many of you guys out there think I should quit?
@@ralphbenitz6361 I just bow in reverence to you sir, you might have seen a lot of life and had lived through many stories life offered, I'm really glad to hear a text from, such a great soul like you sir. Keep inspiring us sir! From India 🇮🇳
@@Eminentscholars sure....for a mere $2 per month.....lol...thx for the honors
Now that I call a cheerful motivations thanks
I began playing the violin two months after my 62nd birthday. I am now 67. I played brass instruments from the age of 8 and studied music at degree level, so although I was a violin 'beginner' I had a big headstart over an absolute beginner - being able to read music notation and knowing how key signatures and scales work removed many complications from the typical beginner's equation. Also, by the time I got to 62 I'd heard quite a lot of music, so I had a clear idea of what I was trying to achieve; it's pointless studying the details before you have grasped the overall concept.
I was not surprised to discover that playing a violin with good intonation is really difficult - and I mean really difficult - at least, it is for me. Firstly, although I consider myself musically sensitive, I am often a bit slow to determine whether a pitch is slightly sharp or slightly flat. This is a major handicap for a violinist, but wouldn't necessarily be an impediment to an accordionist, percussionist, or a guitarist etc. I use an electronic tuner to check my intonation. One sometimes hear people arguing that using a tuner stops you from relying on your ear - but I would argue that using a tuner helps one to train one's ear so that your ear becomes moe reliable. I also use a metronome; the same logic applies.
I wasted many hundreds of hours in the early stages of my violin project by pressing too hard onto the fingerboard. (I even managed to give myself tendonitis in my left-hand first finger.) I got duff advice about 'pressing firmly' from a UA-cam lesson, and only began to correct this mistake after watching a clip of Yehudi Menuhin teaching at his school in Surrey. "Don't press harder than necessary with your left hand fingers," is one piece of advice that I wish I'd had from the outset. Of course, with all instrumental playing, unnecessary tension is to be avoided. BTW I don't have a teacher, other than myself, of course. I can't afford a teacher I would actually trust. The majority of instrumental teachers are a bit useless IMHO. I was one myself (in four countries) so I consider myself qualified to be scathing.
I practise every day, usually twice - morning and evening. Most people, of whatever age, who take instrumental lessons 'give up' at some point. It takes either monumental amounts of perseverance and patience, or an extraordinary amount of natural flair, to learn to play any instrument well. One needs to have confidence in the learning process, one needs patience with oneself - and one needs self-discipline and dogged determination when the more lofty motivation and self-actualisation flags. I sometimes find it hard to get started on my daily practise sessions, but once I get going it always proves to be worthwhile. Above all, one must think positively. Negative thinking is the killer. Every time I pick up my violin I try to play better than I've ever played before. Of course, progress is not made in straight lines, but if we practise intelligently and think positively the general trend will be upwards.
Thank you for that! I am 61 and just started, so that was very helpful to me!
@@melizmatea I am still working on the fundamentals, even after six years! My fourth finger needs remedial work, because when I started I found it impossible to play anywhere near in tune with the fourth finger, so I took the soft-option of playing on the open string. This, I now think, was a short-sighted, short-termist strategy - a mistake, which, quite possibly, a half-decent teacher would have not allowed me to adopt.
I still play only in first position. I focus on playing in-time, in-tune, keeping the bow on the sweet spot, keeping the bow at right angles to the strings, making smooth/artistic bow changes and using both ends of the bow. I am trying to speed up my vibrato (which is still rather pedestrian and wobbly) and play beautifully-shaped, singing phrases. I play only in keys up to three sharps and two flats. I find chromatic passages nigh-on impossible. I could possibly get-by playing with local amateurs at the back of the seconds in the easiest of orchestral repertoire, but I suspect it would lead me into bad habits, so I've never attempted it.
I would rather be able to move listeners than impress them, so, on the principal that it's relatively easy to scrape out a cheerful, foot-tappy, up-tempo tune I have set myself the task of becoming good enough to bring a tear-to-the-eye as I play a slow, expressive melody at my own funeral.
You go, kiddo! I got my first fiddle when I retired at 65 (last week of October, 2018). I never had the opportunity as a child because I was deemed "too old". At the time they wouldn't take you on as a student unless you were ideally aged 5 or so. I was 12. The world of being a violin student has changed for the better, in my opinion. There's a woman, late starter, who got into a symphony orchestra at age 72, so there's hope for all of us!
Is that true? To be honest I started late too and just to chase a childhood dream. But if your comment is true, maybe our dream actually can come true?
Seriously thanks for this video. I am fed up of seeing progress video where people do vibrato and shifts within 2 weeks and 1 month. This video is really honest and having just started violin myself (meaning I am in an extreme frustration period) this has been inspiring and has motivated me to stick with it. Thanks ❤️
I felt the same! I decided early on I wouldn't do that, because I wanted to learn properly rather than try to force myself to do more advanced things than I was ready for (even though I wished I could!)
Keep practicing! We'll improve with time and consistency :)
haha i can totally relate to that. some people do it for views im afraid
If it makes you feel any better, I took me 2 years to do vibrato, and 1 1/2 to shift properly. Partly because I started when I was 10 and partly because I was a very slow learner 😂
It is possible to do Vibrato in such a short period. It depends on the person's skill level and other stuff. I learned vibrato within one month of learning the violin (without skipping any day) and i was desperate to learn vibrato cuz it makes my out of tune stuff sound better when playing infrot of ppl. The way i learnt it in such a short period is by analysing the movement and technical side of it. From the tip of the finger upto the the shoulder to make sure i'm doing the right thing. First few days i almost gave up cuz my finger wouldn't listen to me but suddenly one day i tried it and it worked like a miracle. Well it's not actually a miracle cuz what happened was my body learnt it and built the neccessary things for me to do it and i did it. It's specially very easy for Adult beginner's cuz we understand things better than a little kid.
@@xaladrez7811 it’s still better to be able to play correctly in tune before you add on vibrato, idk if you have a lessons teacher, but in my lessons I always had to practice vibrato with a tuner and metronome so I only waved my intonation a certain amount and at certain intervals. It takes incredible precision to be able to do the correct amount of vibrato.
I started at 50 years old!!! But its been 10 yrs now & wow what a difference. In my first recital, I was the oldest solo player....Got half way through Amazing Grace & said: "OOOps, I have to start over". Thought my teacher was gonna faint!!!!! Just wait till you are in public somewhere & someone says: "hey I know you...your that fiddle player!" Best compliment EVER
That’s incredible!
That is just such a charming story! How's your playing now, 2 years later? I've just started a month ago.
Very inspiring!!! Thank you ❤️
Thanks for sharing!
I love these kinds of videos. In an age where everyone seeks instant gratification, the violin still demands patience, time and persistence. The reward for all that is one of the most beautiful sounds there is. Hope to see you again in a year!
I've only recently started with the Violin at 52. These vids give me inspiration that I will get there.
Thank you for sharing
Well done. I'm 51. Just started lesson 3months ago...
you can do it I am starting today.
Thank you for this video 😻
Thank you for the encouragement
Yay for you!! I learned the violin for 4 years as an adult and gave up due to frustration but will definitely get back to it soon.
4 years! That's amazing! I do hope you'll pick it up again, maybe someday I can watch your progress video!? :D
What was frustrations from?
You will give up again. Dont deceive yourself. Be useful elsewhere.
@@vedanshvedansh844 what’s wrong with you
@@giannismusic2694 someone who has given up on all their dreams and now just wants to drag other people down with them
Thank you for sharing this - I'm 57 and about 4 months in with a teacher, just about at end of Suzuki Book 1 - I'm about, maybe a bit behind you at that stage !!! - I find it very reassuring that I'm not alone :) - Thanks again
That's awesome that you're learning! I'm glad you find my progress reassuring :) Keep it up! Things get more frustrating, BUT also so much more fun and exciting as you progress through the books ^_^
Started lessons last week (at 25). I can play through the first variation of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star quite poorly. 😂 I hope I progress as quickly!
Really encouraging!!! Well done 👏
That is amazing progress. Awesome. Hope you've kept it up
Wow, that was really good ! Keep it up!
It is so cool to stumble upon a reminder that I am not the only 30+ adult who whas decided that part of the joys of the adulthood is ability to just go for those childhood dreams. All the best wishes from another "I always wanted to play violin so that's what I will be doing now". :)
Wow, you spoke my mind (though I'm in my 20s lol), but I'm realizing that there really are so many "childhood dreams" that I can achieve if I only choose to pursue them..... violin being one of them.
This was so lovely!
Your progress is amazing! Keep it up! 🤗
What an inspiration. Thank you for this video. You’re doing fantastically great
Well done!! Keep up the good work and have fun!
So inspiring!
You are doing to good! Loved those Suzuki books.
That’s amazing! A year! You should be very proud of yourself!! X
You are awesome!! Thank you
Remarkable. Thank you for sharing.
I’m starting today! Me and my 4 year old daughter are learning together! You’re an inspiration :) looking forward to seeing your updates
You really inspired me to start playing. getting my violin in a few days. You're awesome, girl!
Your progress is amazing!
Wow!Beautiful to see the progress
Your video is very inspiring! It is amazing how much you learnd in only one year! :)
Thank you for posting this video. it was really inspiring to see a fellow adult beginner :)
Awesome!!! Progress!! Keep it up!
Well done! Great progress!
you should be so proud!! this was incredible to watch. feeling very inspired as i start up violin again this week! keep up the amazing work, i can't wait to see your future progress :-)
Your determination is impressive inspiring me to start playing violin :)
That was awesome, very inspiring.
Great job! What an inspiring video!
Congratulations on the progress you've made so far - inspirational!
I started to play just over a year ago (Jan 2020) and I totally feel your frustration. You should be so proud of yourself for sticking with it through the tough times. Can't wait to see your next video this year! We're all rooting for you!
Wow good job! Learned on my own then took lessons. Only been playing a year. Not this good but definitely never giving up. Love the violin so much ❤ thanks for the video 😀
Wow! Amazing progress!
Wow!! That is amazing progress!
This is so beautiful and inspiring. I've been dreaming of learning violin since I was a young teen, never had a chance to try but I still hope I can make it one day
Your determination has given mine to get one used violin and going to learn to play on my own
It’s nice thank you for sharing
This was inspiring to watch. 💕
The fact that you were able to play with others and in front of people so early on your journey is an accomplishment in itself. Bravo and keep at it.
You are so beautiful-inside and out. You’re a testament to the old adage it’s never too late. Keep up the great work. 🌹
Super inspiring! Keep it up!
Thank you again for another wonderful video.
Good for you Girl! I'm just now starting at 45 yrs old and you've given me hope!! You're progress is amazing after a year- congrats!
I'm a violin teacher, and you made great progress for a year's worth of learning! Keep it up! I totally think you can start learning vibrato.
i’m 12, can i still learn to play?
@@pianotiles4472 of course you can!!!!
this is soooo great and just what needed. thanks so much!
Wow! I love this!! Needed this exactly right now ❤️
As a violist starting in 4th grade, you’ve made so much progress. I didnt even start vibrato in the year I was in. Congrats on your progress and I hope you continue to progress!
I'm over 63 .You're inspired my to start playing my violin again. Thanks.
You go girl!!! This was inspirational
It is so nice to see your progress and what joy this instrument brings to your life. Have fun and keep it up!
Your proficiency at month 4 would be where I would claim victory! WOW! I can't wait for your next video!
You're good violin player ~^^
I love it🇺🇸♥️🇰🇷
Bravo! Nicely progress! Well done!
Amazing video. Great work and your practice is really paying off.
this is amazing! you say you're frustrated with the progress but I was impressed by your week 3. I think you're learning it quite fast and you seem to enjoy it. Keep it up proud of you
You're doing an incredible job!
As a professional violinist, I'm amazed by how you improved in just a year.
Keep up the work!
Great video!! Thanks for posting it
You are so talented and committed to your passion! love it!
ok girl this is actually SO good for just a year, please keep going! I know it can be so discouraging and frustrating at times but I promise it is incredibly rewarding the further you go:)
Oh my GOSH! Such impressive progress!! I just started learning cello, but I have two music degrees so it’s kind of cheating lol - your boccherini at the end sounds SOGOOD! If I can offer one thing, maybe just consider REEEAAAAALLLLYYYY slowing down your tempos - there is nothing worse for muscle memory and intonation than just blasting through a piece faster than you can control the sound. It might feel silly at first, but I proooomise it makes a huge difference!
yes such a good advice!
This is great advice for ANY instrument! To add to the comment: I've been playing guitar for quite a while and I started playing the piano. Higher quality output happens when you really slow down and do it as perfect as possible as slow as 45 BPM. It is far easier to fix learned mistakes this way. If you go too fast, you learn mistakes and bad habits along the way. THAT is hard to fix down the road.
Remember, going slow allows you to build a solid foundation for your house. Otherwise, you are building a house of cards that will collapse at the slightest bump.
This is sound advice, Scarborough Fair did my knappa in. Slowed down to the point it doesn't sound like anything like the music. Piece by piece (no pun intended) it comes together. Few days later my wife couldn't believe the difference (and she hates the violin) 👍. Martial arts you learn slow for correct form and speed, strength and dexterity comes in your bodies own time.
@@jasonwojcik so true
its not just music that works on. in kali its called "slow is smooth, smooth is fast"
Awesome! Keep it up! Really amazing progress.
Very inspirational! Thanks for sharing your efforts Cassie 🎻🎶✨😉
Thanks for sharing! I love it when adults share their progress, because I think it really encourages us to give it a go. A lot of people really worry about starting as an adult because it feels like we'll never get anywhere. At least, thats how i felt. And now I've been playing for 2 years, I'd never be without it.
Keep it up, and definitely keep sharing! It helps more than you know.
Hi there! Just saw your playing you’ve made amazing progress! I’m a professional violist but I teach violin since no one plays viola haha! If I could offer one bit of advice, I noticed that your left hand moves a lot when you are playing. I always try to explain that it’s important to make your fingers do the work! By constantly accommodating your fingers with your hand, you’re creating 2 motions (moving hand and placing finger) instead of 1 motion (placing finger). It’s important to find a hand position that can accommodate the placement of your first finger and pinky to really optimize the efficiency of your playing and it will feel a lot “easier” in the hand because it won’t be under so much stress! It’s also how people play super fast! If you look closely at super talented violinists playing really difficult pieces like Sibelius violin concerto, their hand really only moves to shift! Hope this helps! Keep up the great work :))
Great progress. Keep it up.
Excellent progress, well done
You are such a charming and gentle girl! I play the violin as well, but I don't have the courage to show my skills. Thank you very much for showing us what you can do with your violin.
As a professional violinist speaking: You're doing great! Keep up the practicing. A huge progression from week 1-now!
you are amazing x
This is so inspiring omg
Violin is one of the most difficult instruments to play. You're pretty awesome.
As a fellow adult beginning student (just finishing year 2) I saw hang in there! You will see progress, then plateaus, then more progress... It’s just a cycle that the brain needs to go through as part of the learning process. Great video, keep it up!!
This is maddd inspiring
Greatttttttt. Congratulations. I love it!
I am 30 year old and just started the violin, this is inspiring for me! My teacher did say that in her opinion, it’s actually easier to learn as an adult as we tend to understand things a lot quicker.
It was great! With violin I noticed with other progress videos that the whole first year they usually sound like a beginner. So it's normal in your case.
Congratulations! Little by little. You're doing a great job! 🙌🏻
Amazing and inspiring
You're such an inspiration! I cried! 40 hrs every day
Crying with you!!
Woah you're amazing!! You reached Suzuki Book 3 in a year? That's great. You also sound really good! Incredible progress!
Sooo good! Congratulations❤!
Soo cool!! Keep going. ♡