Adult Beginner Violinist - 3 Years Progression

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  • @Al_ra3d
    @Al_ra3d 11 місяців тому +37

    I am also a self taught composer, together we can prove that someone can become the teacher and student of his own and become successful !!!

  • @MangoGalaxyYT
    @MangoGalaxyYT 7 місяців тому +24

    A prodigy who is now an adult? Nah, an adult who is now a prodigy.

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  7 місяців тому +1

      Such kind words, thank you very much! 😄🙏

  • @charlottesmom
    @charlottesmom 11 місяців тому +44

    I get my first violin tomorrow (i'm a 57 year old self learning beginner) I hope I'm even a tiny bit as good as you are in the years to come, you're wonderfully talented! 👍🏻🎻

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому +6

      Thank you very much for your kind words! Honestly age is but a number. I'm a part of an adults beginner orchestra and the majority of the members are as of the same age as you learning from scratch. They have all progressed wonderfully through their dedication and I just find that the most magical thing. All the very best with your journey ahead of you!

    • @a.r.mackinnon2451
      @a.r.mackinnon2451 11 місяців тому +1

      Snap ! Started at 57 and year ago. You'll love it. Frustrting as hell but stimulating.

    • @ch1pzahoy226
      @ch1pzahoy226 11 місяців тому +1

      dont ever give up on it!

    • @sandwitch61762
      @sandwitch61762 11 місяців тому +4

      Before practicing always do your scales! It does wonders for your intonation.

    • @a.r.mackinnon2451
      @a.r.mackinnon2451 11 місяців тому

      I find a couple of pages of Sevcik seriously loosens up the hands and improves intonation.@@sandwitch61762

  • @bach7830
    @bach7830 11 місяців тому +21

    Your tone is absolutely incredible for 3 years!

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you very much, I really appreciate it 😁🙏

  • @deveshgupta8655
    @deveshgupta8655 11 місяців тому +6

    This guy has soo much affinity for double stoppings!

  • @Divertimento2
    @Divertimento2 7 місяців тому +13

    Your bow technique, intonation and vibrato are amazing for someone who's only played 3 years. I'm particularly impressed by how rich and full your tone is. Well done :)!

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging words. I'm extremely proud of myself for the commitment I've put into learning the violin. I couldn't have gotten this far without my passion and hard HARD work!

    • @gabrieldweik6842
      @gabrieldweik6842 6 місяців тому

      Same😊

  • @NataliaSarasotaViolin
    @NataliaSarasotaViolin Рік тому +17

    Such a nice progression!!! Can tell from the position of your hands that you feel very confident now. A variety of material also helped you learn the technique and all. Well done, Peter!

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Natalia! It's always so lovely to read your heart warming feedback 😊

  • @iknewyoudcomebacktome
    @iknewyoudcomebacktome 3 місяці тому +1

    You’re incredibly good and were clearly made for this, you and the violin found each other!! Best wishes

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  3 місяці тому

      That's incredibly kind of you to say, thank you very much!

  • @missfluffycheek
    @missfluffycheek Рік тому +13

    Hello, as an adult beginner myself, I am really impressed by your progress. Keep up the good work! 🎉

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much! I'm looking forward to many more years to come 😁 All the best with your journey also, I'd love to hear you play if you have any content to share 😉

  • @jansheger20
    @jansheger20 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm 17 and also a self taught, I've been playing for 4months and I currently on Suzuki book 2.

  • @savannachou4673
    @savannachou4673 11 місяців тому +8

    I’m a adult beginner with 3 years of learning as well!
    But my vibrato sucks😢 wish I can play well like you do one day!

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому +2

      Don't be so harsh on yourself! If I can do it you can too 😉 🎻 Nice to know another fellow adult beginner 😁

  • @finndowlingart
    @finndowlingart 11 місяців тому +10

    wow your progress is fantastic! wish I had done some more recording of my progress since i started relearning(not an adult beginner but returning student) it's great to be able to look back and really see the improvement!

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому +2

      Thank you very much! I've seen so many videos like this over the years and I had to. I agree with you it's really good to look back on. Good on you for picking up the violin again, all the best with it!

  • @ms13speedcubing
    @ms13speedcubing 7 місяців тому +6

    Did anyone else notice the TwoSet Apparel he was wearing?

  • @Okamibnu
    @Okamibnu Місяць тому

    Congratulations mate! Your efforts are indeed paying!

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  Місяць тому

      @@Okamibnu Thank you very much, that's very encouraging to hear 😁

  • @goldika
    @goldika Рік тому +4

    Wow, so many pieces I didn't hear you play before and they all sound amazing!🤩 It's still unbelievable for me how you developed such a great phrasing and tone in such a short time! And although you were so busy recently, you still progressed a lot 👏👏

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much Lilly. It's been quite the journey and I have people like you to thank for inspiring me so much along the way! ☺

  • @kendemillo1672
    @kendemillo1672 8 місяців тому +1

    I've been learning the violin for over a year, I hope to also be as good as you in the next 2 to 3 years

  • @surakanthansamai3745
    @surakanthansamai3745 11 місяців тому +2

    Fantastic

  • @musicandmorelove
    @musicandmorelove 14 днів тому

    beautiful progress

  • @tieppomushing
    @tieppomushing 3 місяці тому

    You have such stellar intonation and colour from the early part of the video and onward! Great job!

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! I'm definitely proud of my achievements and I look forward to the many more years to come 😁

  • @Lepewhi
    @Lepewhi 10 місяців тому

    You have given yourself a gift of music. Cherish it. You sound terrific!

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  10 місяців тому

      How very kind of you, thank you 🙂🙏

    • @Lepewhi
      @Lepewhi 10 місяців тому

      @@peterquanmusic I trust you've found an orchestra or quartet. Making music with others is fun. Your progress is Amazing, and I'm a retired viola teacher.

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  10 місяців тому +1

      @@Lepewhi Yes I have, I've been a part of an adults beginner orchestra for over a year now and I'm proudly the lead for the second violins 😄 I 100% agree, there's nothing that can beat the feeling of making music with others. I love my orchestra and I love this journey I've embarked on 😁🎻 Thank you again, that's a high compliment coming from a teacher!

  • @annadams_music
    @annadams_music 11 місяців тому +3

    Wow, the progress you made is amazing! You’re very talented, keep on going!🎉

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Anna! It's lovely to read your heart warming comment on UA-cam 😊

  • @aJazzyFeel
    @aJazzyFeel 11 місяців тому +2

    absolutely incredible! your hard work shows 🎉

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you very much, I'm feeling very proud 😁

  • @ronw193
    @ronw193 Рік тому +2

    Amazing! Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊

  • @jamesrahe5287
    @jamesrahe5287 11 місяців тому +1

    Very impressive!

  • @mathscience2009
    @mathscience2009 11 місяців тому +2

    That’s amazing! I’m definitely inspired by your work in this video.
    I’m currently a beginner and I’ve been playing since July 2022. I’m working on Suzuki book 4, on the third piece (Seitz concerto 5, 3rd movement), and it’s definitely one of the hardest pieces I’ve played

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you very much! Nice, the Suzuki Books are great. I'm also still learning from the 4th book with my teacher, I'm on the first Vivaldi piece. All the best!

  • @cindygowell88
    @cindygowell88 7 місяців тому +1

    Bravo!

  • @sarpedon2002
    @sarpedon2002 8 місяців тому

    Incredibly impressive! I have to say your tone and vibrato are great. You seem to have great tone from the start 😊well done!

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  8 місяців тому

      Thank you ever so much for your kind comment 😄🙏

  • @mvahidy1
    @mvahidy1 5 місяців тому

    Great work Peter!

  • @eloisenguyendinhmusic3351
    @eloisenguyendinhmusic3351 11 місяців тому

    L168 very well played. Happy new year. Greetings from Paris ❤

  • @jomisato4815
    @jomisato4815 6 місяців тому

    so beautiful

  • @GamingHut05
    @GamingHut05 2 місяці тому

    bruh.. what...your vibrato even at 1 year was fantastic....ugh. i need to go practice.

  • @DelNegro10
    @DelNegro10 3 місяці тому

    Best regards from Brazil

  • @sophiahsieh6597
    @sophiahsieh6597 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent work!! That's amazing dedication. Have you considered playing in a community orchestra? They are a ton of fun and you get to explore orchestra repertoire.

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! I actually am playing in an orchestra which I've been in for over a year. I love it to bits!

  • @isabellanakahara
    @isabellanakahara 11 місяців тому

    What great progress you've made! You sound great! I hope you will do another video like this at some point.

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you very much, that's very kind of you 😊 I will have to wait until my 4th anniversary in October to make another one like this. I'm planning on filming a vlog of me learning pieces hopefully soon. Stay tuned! 😄

  • @musicvibes7096
    @musicvibes7096 Рік тому +2

    Ohhh amazinggg dang itt your talented
    Its been 2 years and 10 months since i started but still falling behind in most of the skills cz i cant find someone to play or practice with

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  Рік тому

      Thank you very much 😁 I've seen some of your violin videos and you're doing great, I admire the tone you make with your instrument 👏 Keep up the good work and enjoy it 😄

    • @musicvibes7096
      @musicvibes7096 Рік тому +1

      @peterquanmusic thankyouu i wish to see you on top so you too keep going❤️‍🔥

  • @intja
    @intja 10 місяців тому

    Wow, your bow control is so good for 3 years!

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  10 місяців тому +1

      Why thank you very much. I've worked really hard on it 😄🎻

    • @intja
      @intja 10 місяців тому

      Because bow control didn’t come to me naturally when I started learning in my 30s. It’s still a challenge for me. Let’s keep practicing 😁

  • @brandontemmo1382
    @brandontemmo1382 2 місяці тому

    Your playing is so rich with emotion in just mere 3 years, what would you say helped you the most to achieve such a rich tone.

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  2 місяці тому

      Thank you very much! I would say observing professionals or players who are much better than me has really helped. I love analysing how they all get such a rich sound and I apply this to my own playing. Also having a teacher also helped by far. Mine has given me a ton of tips and tricks to gain a better sound quality from my instrument. Of course I achieved what I have from HARD work!

  • @southerncomfortuk
    @southerncomfortuk 11 місяців тому

    Well done 👍 great to see the huge progress in one video 🙏

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому

      Thank you, yes it was great for me to see my own progress visually!

  • @TheZombieGAGA
    @TheZombieGAGA 11 місяців тому

    good job

  • @docaosaarte
    @docaosaarte 5 місяців тому

    i'm at 1 y and 6 m and finishing gavotte final book suzuki ^^

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  3 місяці тому

      That's amazing, keep up the great work! I love the Suzuki books 😁

  • @Marsstillplaysviolin
    @Marsstillplaysviolin 3 місяці тому

    You are much better then me lol, though I am still young. I’m struggling at being in varsity orchestra

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words 🙂Don't compare and sell yourself short, everyone's time and situations are always different! The fact that you're already in an orchestra is already awesome to me! All the best with everything 😁

    • @Marsstillplaysviolin
      @Marsstillplaysviolin 3 місяці тому

      @@peterquanmusic thank you so much:)

  • @jenniferSabalza99
    @jenniferSabalza99 Рік тому

    Muy buen progreso 👏🏼 me encanta tu vibrato, llevo casi el doble de tiempo en violín, y apenas estoy aprendiendo vibrato 😅

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  Рік тому

      Thank you very much! I was very fortunate that my teacher taught me very early and very well. If I can do it you can too! 😄

  • @CarlosLauterbach
    @CarlosLauterbach 11 місяців тому +3

    Is violin your first instrument?
    I've been playing for 2 years now and it was tough in the beginning even tho its not my first stringed instrument
    Its for sure impressive how well you progressed, i respect how ambitionous you are and you should be proud of yourself

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! My first instrument was piano which I studied for about 9-10 years. I'm also self-taught with guitar so I have a very musical background. Violin was still super tough at the beginning as you've also experienced but I'm enjoying every bit of the journey 🙂

    • @CarlosLauterbach
      @CarlosLauterbach 11 місяців тому

      @@peterquanmusic Oh, what a coincidence! I've learned e-guitar for 10 years and I currently learning piano. So we have some things in common ;)
      Yes the journey is becomming more and more fun as I struggle less and feel more confident in my playing.
      Good luck and keep it up!

    • @KlimatorUzurpator91
      @KlimatorUzurpator91 11 місяців тому +1

      Intonation is really impressive.

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому +1

      @@KlimatorUzurpator91 Thank you 😄

  • @florousy4282
    @florousy4282 10 місяців тому +1

    Can you please tell me the name of the song that starts at 5:26?

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  10 місяців тому +1

      Salut d'Amour by Edward Elgar 🙂

  • @vagabond197979
    @vagabond197979 3 місяці тому

    Very nice! Look at you doing vibrato at only 1 year. I'm an adult learner that has been playing for about 10 months. Do you have any advice for me? I'm taking lessons and practicing an hour a day.

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  2 місяці тому

      @@vagabond197979 Thank you very much! It's always lovely that other adult beginners are commenting on my video 😁 I'm very happy that you've embarked on this amazing journey. I would say that your practise hours are perfect, 1 hour a day is perfect for progression. The fact that you are taking lessons is also a massive help and essential I would say. My main piece of advice would be NOT to compare yourself to others, I really can't stress this enough. Enjoy playing for yourself and celebrate even the smallest of victories. I wish you all the best, hope to hear from you again 😄

  • @sobbing_ok.
    @sobbing_ok. 9 місяців тому +1

    Vibrato at year one?!? Please share tips, im at year one and a month rn too, i started with vibrato practice but tips/tricks and advice will be highly appreciated!😊

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  9 місяців тому

      Well done you for taking on an incredible journey! 🎻 My teacher thankfully taught me early which I'm very grateful for. It's hard for me to give much advice in this comment but one thing that really helped me was developing my finger knuckle flexibility. It also really helped me to lean my violin scroll between a wall (make sure to use a cloth to protect your violin), this really helps to take the weight off.

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  8 місяців тому

      I've now uploaded a vibrato tutorial to my channel 😉

  • @petittournesol3054
    @petittournesol3054 4 місяці тому

    3 years playing, 20 years of experience XD

  • @Sibelius40
    @Sibelius40 Рік тому +1

    You have such a good camera what did you use

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  Рік тому

      Thanks, I used a mixture between the Canon 80D, my current phone (Google Pixel 7 Pro) and my previous phone (Sony XZ1)

  • @vi5574
    @vi5574 3 місяці тому

    I can’t believe it 😮 I’ve been learning since 2-3 years and didn’t even dare to start with vibrato. Can barely practice after work. What’s your secret??

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  3 місяці тому

      My secret is dedication, passion and hard HARD work! I work from home mostly and during my early years I would practise during my lunch breaks and as soon as I finished work. Without me asking my teacher thankfully taught me vibrato within 5 months. I think she taught me a bit too well 🤣 All the best with your journey, I know you can do it!

  • @Daria-ut6en
    @Daria-ut6en 10 місяців тому

    are there any sources online that helped you? I want to go back but I played 20 years ago 😂

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  10 місяців тому

      Hi there, I got a lot of inspiration from UA-camrs and from listening to a load of violin concertos on Spotify. I found online tutorials okay during my self-taught stage, but once I found an in person teacher I didn't use many online sources. Oh amazing, I'm always inspired by people who return to their music instruments. All the best!

  • @georgecrowe783
    @georgecrowe783 11 місяців тому +4

    Nice TwoSet merch ❤ I can see you practiced 40 hours a day

  • @Usiv101
    @Usiv101 2 місяці тому

    Everything is possible

  • @caganmahir2207
    @caganmahir2207 11 місяців тому

    8 year old me performing a 2 pages violin concerto in front of the whole school

  • @rajalakshmiswaminathan213
    @rajalakshmiswaminathan213 Місяць тому

    How many hours did you practice per week?

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  Місяць тому +1

      Hi, I normally aimed for 1 hour everyday. I put in more hours during my earlier stages but my teacher told me I was overloading myself!

  • @theShadowViolinist
    @theShadowViolinist 8 місяців тому

    How long was your self taught period?

  • @imyou951
    @imyou951 2 місяці тому

    Does anyone know the pieces he played?

  • @RealCricketers2023
    @RealCricketers2023 11 місяців тому

    I WANT YOUR HELP BROTHER I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LEARN WITHOUT ANY TEACHER AND I HAD A TEACHER FOR 1.5 YEARS .BUT NOW WITHOUT TEACHER I CANT PROGRESS WELL CAN U TELL HOW CAN I LEARN AND PLAY LIKE YOU

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому +1

      I would definitely recommend a teacher to progress. This has helped me dramatically and persistence is key!

  • @tactics1
    @tactics1 2 місяці тому

    Dang you picked the violin up rlly fast

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  2 місяці тому

      Thank you, passion takes you a long way!

  • @ami.hobbies
    @ami.hobbies 11 місяців тому

    How old are you when u start play violin?

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому +1

      I was 26 when I started to learn properly

  • @NatashaEstrada
    @NatashaEstrada Рік тому

    At what stage did you switch from self taught to lessons?

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  Рік тому +2

      I was self-taught for about 2 years before switching to my lessons. It was extremely on and off so I don't really count it

    • @NatashaEstrada
      @NatashaEstrada Рік тому

      @@peterquanmusic That's impressive. I'm on day 1 of the violin. I played flute for 25 years though. I'm going to see if I can self teach through the holidays and see how that goes.

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  Рік тому +1

      Ohhh all the best! I came from a 10 years piano background and this really helped me with violin 👍

    • @panopticon7883
      @panopticon7883 11 місяців тому

      ​@NatashaEstrada same I'm also trying to teach myself during the holidays, I've been playing guitar and bass for about 3 years now though

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому +1

      Multitalented! 👏 I also self-taught myself guitar. It's fun learning different instruments to hear different voices 🎶

  • @fragslap5229
    @fragslap5229 9 місяців тому

    Right elbow needs to be higher, right wrist needs to sink more and more BOW.

  • @MatthewHayes909
    @MatthewHayes909 7 місяців тому

    It's really good. Only bad thing I have to say is your fingers are resting way too high from the fingerboard. They need to travel much further than necessary to play a note. Could be more efficient.

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for pointing this out. I get too carried away playing I often forget 😅

  • @blancavalle1170
    @blancavalle1170 5 місяців тому

    Someone I find it hard to believe he is self taught and that his left hand was so relaxed for 7 months….
    If it is real then good on ya! You are definitely a prodigy but if you are not please be truthful or a lot of people would be so discouraged at their own 7 months progress 😂

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  5 місяців тому

      @@blancavalle1170Hello, I can assure you it's all 100% real. I've worked very hard to get to this point. It's amazing how far you can go when you're passionate 😉🎻

  • @curiouscat4377
    @curiouscat4377 11 місяців тому +1

    Does not seem right , self taught period and after 4 months you are able to do vibrato. NO WAY! I don’t believe! Pass on watching. Good luck if you are that gifted…

    • @peterquanmusic
      @peterquanmusic  11 місяців тому +1

      Anything is possible if you commit 😉 Vibrato was not something I started out being good at, I earnt it through hard work. Check out my Instagram if still in doubt

  • @Samed97
    @Samed97 Рік тому

    bro you can the next time play a naruto cover? its still super.

  • @ariadnamediavilla1477
    @ariadnamediavilla1477 11 місяців тому

    How is 3 years a beginner

    • @CarlosLauterbach
      @CarlosLauterbach 11 місяців тому +4

      'adult beginner' refers to having started as an adult

  • @opisza8064
    @opisza8064 10 місяців тому

    3 years..sound like this..its Normal..for his age