Adult Beginner Violin - 1 year progress

[@Casper_Cassie]

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)

[@aysesahin6953]

month 7

[@adrianatoor]

week 4

[@wintersprite]

I guessed Month 7 because the side of the violin looked different.

[@lizziemomoua]

Good change to which brand of violin do you change? Thanks for the video 💝💖💝💖

[@littleloon8435]

Hello! And Wow! You have come so so far in just one year! It took me 2 years to get to the place you are at! I have been playing for 5 years now and my only advice is to listen to the music you are playing. Great job!

[@EadaoinD]

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.

[@lyzz8380]

@Christopher Lew look who’s with her

[@eshasrikantha4416]

@@lyzz8380 oh my god 🙄

[@ericpierce7901]

[@yethefoetus7270]

@@eshasrikantha4416 dang dang dingity dang dang

[@gmgm1023]

Same

[@richardgodlove9662]

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.

[@DanaBellefeuille]

i am 62 an been at it for a year.. yes us old guys can learn stuff.

[@gypsy0032]

@@DanaBellefeuille I'm 55 and really wanting to learn something. I've always loved the violin.

[@kiyamiiiiiii6812]

Have fun!! I'm 12 and I'm planning on learning violin 😄

[@richardgodlove9662]

@@kiyamiiiiiii6812 Good for you, wonderful for you. I wish I had been able to learn to at your age. There will be a voice in your head telling you that can't do it and that you should give up, IGNORE THAT VOICE !!!

[@kiyamiiiiiii6812]

​@@richardgodlove9662 thank you so much??!! 🥹🥹 No one's ever told me that before this is just what I need. this message from you is really going to keep me happy throughout the whole weekend ❤❤

[@sandraleete4682]

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...

[@Marco78578]

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

[@sandraleete4682]

@@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.

[@wannabehuman]

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.

[@guitarplayer1994]

@@Marco78578 It's true though. I'm a guitar teacher and only 1/10 students actually is good ...

[@dnews9519]

I must be an absolute virtuoso then because I was playing at this level in about 3 months.

[@Silly.goose.police]

“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 :)

[@RobiTheophilus]

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 👍🏽

[@Casper_Cassie]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I've had a couple days like that, they're fun even if infrequent haha

[@vedanshvedansh844]

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..🤗🤗🤗

[@mortezaashoury1624]

Could you guide me?

[@monicamc5920]

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!

[@xaladrez7811]

wow your words were so inspiring ♥♥

[@Cluwne]

I'm 35 and I've just started learning the violin myself, this is very encouraging to me.

[@namitgupta4171]

How is the progess going? Thought i would ask after a year😅

[@Cluwne]

@@namitgupta4171 About the same level as she was. 😃

[@TheBrothersBrogan]

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!

[@Eminentscholars]

I'm 26 now and felt I was too old to concentrate on it, and thanks for inspiring me to grab this instrument.

[@ralphbenitz6361]

@@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?

[@Eminentscholars]

@@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 🇮🇳

[@ralphbenitz6361]

@@Eminentscholars sure....for a mere $2 per month.....lol...thx for the honors

[@chemicallystimulated476]

Now that I call a cheerful motivations thanks

[@zhong6265]

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 ❤️

[@dhritichoudhary]

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.

[@bblossom7350]

Omg I know this comment is a year old but your literally me right now in September at 18 😅 Are you still playing now?

[@zhong6265]

@@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.✨

[@raph9486]

This is so awesome!! Keep going, Eddie and Brett are very proud I'm sure 😉

[@justanotherflute1632]

*Eddy 🙂

[@raph9486]

@@justanotherflute1632 Oops sorry the French in me popped up 😅😆

[@justanotherflute1632]

@@raph9486 haha it's okay, they have joked before that people misspell their names 😁

[@yc9458]

2 set violin 🎻!!!!

[@primberry_3300]

Ling ling is proud

[@graciousme2258]

I’m starting today! Me and my 4 year old daughter are learning together! You’re an inspiration :) looking forward to seeing your updates

[@LoadPast]

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!

[@gregmonks]

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!

[@bellat4076]

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?

[@pavithrabaskaran4001]

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 ❤️

[@Casper_Cassie]

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 :)

[@jub8891]

haha i can totally relate to that. some people do it for views im afraid

[@annaf2828]

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 😂

[@xaladrez7811]

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.

[@annaf2828]

@@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.

[@andyhurrell]

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 KZbin 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.

[@melizmatea]

Thank you for that! I am 61 and just started, so that was very helpful to me!

[@andyhurrell]

​@@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.

[@nancybitter3270]

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

[@TayNoTaisho]

That’s incredible!

[@Sarah-oj7bh]

That is just such a charming story! How's your playing now, 2 years later? I've just started a month ago.

[@amandariley5677]

I’m 24 and just started my violin journey! One of the biggest surprises to me was just how difficult the hand holds are! Never would’ve thought I’d be needing to do finger stretching exercises 🤣 good job! Thanks for being inspiring!

[@littlechubby9611]

I’m 24 too and today is the day that I started my journey of playing violin 🥰🥰 First difficult thing is how can I tune my violin I have spent 3 hours to tune it but I still feel it doesn’t right 😭😭

[@johnathanknight]

@@littlechubby9611 tunning is a part of practice. Tried a violin tuner app ? I'd say learn what G-D-A-E sounds like but use an app to help you play an in tune instrument so your ears will be trained to play intune. Then you'll be able to tune by ear without the app. But treat it like training wheels and it's hard to let go off until you take that leap. One year ago? you might be already there if you didn't miss a day.

[@volumevolume829]

​@@johnathanknight plz, music name 6:14

[@ianm2317]

I've only recently started with the Violin at 52. These vids give me inspiration that I will get there. Thank you for sharing

[@zzt4187]

Well done. I'm 51. Just started lesson 3months ago...

[@toshal22]

you can do it I am starting today.

[@patriot20000]

She did fantastically. MAY I SUGGEST to anyone starting any instrument: if you can afford a teacher, even for the first few months, then do so. People say practice makes perfect. But only perfect practice makes perfect. If you are doing something wrong you will "practice" that into a bad habit.. A teacher will send you off in the right direction, as was done here. Good job Cassie!

[@simonwilson1686]

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

[@Casper_Cassie]

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 ^_^

[@519WildFire]

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!

[@janettawilczewska8829]

I am a professional violinist. You are obviously learning Suzuki book 1 pieces. You made huge progress, and I applaud your teacher. He or she set you up properly and without proper set up you wouldn’t be able to play as well as you do . Your teacher is amazing!

[@MrsEmz93]

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.

[@Casper_Cassie]

4 years! That's amazing! I do hope you'll pick it up again, maybe someday I can watch your progress video!? :D

[@Ciaccona255]

What was frustrations from?

[@vedanshvedansh844]

You will give up again. Dont deceive yourself. Be useful elsewhere.

[@giannismusic2694]

@@vedanshvedansh844 what’s wrong with you

[@brynion2117]

@@giannismusic2694 someone who has given up on all their dreams and now just wants to drag other people down with them

[@pinkstrad]

That was great progress! I’ve been playing violin for 24 of my 28 years and I really respect people who give it a go (or learn any instrument!) at an older age. It really is very difficult, so always remember how far you’ve come and how much great exercise your brain is getting from practice, no matter how frustrated you are in the moment. You perseverance will continue to pay off. Hopefully playing the violin is something you can enjoy throughout your life!

[@r.m.l.5487]

I started today at 26 years old, the lesson was great and it went a lot better than I anticipated really looking forward to practicing everyday tbh, it felt good!!

[@jeremylynch774]

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.

[@pianotiles4472]

i’m 12, can i still learn to play?

[@jeremylynch5182]

@@pianotiles4472 of course you can!!!!

[@lenathefirst_4574]

That’s absolutely amazing!! I’ve been playing since I was 4 and it took me years to get to Suzuki book 3, even with my mother being a professional violinist. You sound incredible and are much much more that bearable to listen to, that was beautiful!!

[@DruidGrieta]

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". :)

[@hannahb2383]

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.

[@vetham100]

You are doing SO well, i am very happy for you! I am in my 60's and have been thinking about learning to play the violin and after watching your progress, i definitely want to learn now! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Ashley.084]

You still learning?

[@radhapathak8555]

And here i am with no confidence and no teacher trying to learn online

[@baguette9758]

Same, never give up!

[@nunyebizniz]

Me too! It’s sooooo hard for me

[@spyboishumai5454]

I snapped almost all my strings trying to tune mine take caution

[@Commiefornia]

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!

[@jub8891]

you can do it!

[@focusmicro]

I am 41, recently divorced, home alone. I picked up my first Violin today (wish I started years ago) and starting to learn the fundamentals (using bow, how to hold Violin etc). Loving it! You sound like you doing really well too!

[@boudicca7181]

Wish you all the best.

[@liobeenew]

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!

[@olin2955]

yes such a good advice!

[@jasonwojcik]

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.

[@ianm2317]

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.

[@artzy_daydreamer2786]

@@jasonwojcik so true

[@krølle-1]

its not just music that works on. in kali its called "slow is smooth, smooth is fast"

[@mrfenderSV]

Im 38 yo and just picked up the violin, for now self taught and it is inspiring to see your vid. Keep it up, I think you did awesome.

[@lilackaday8037]

I'm so glad you documented the year and posted this--you improved so much, and I was kinda dancing around 06:10! Also, thank you for the titles noting where you were feeling frustrated; it felt like a gentle reminder that frustration can come even after a ton of progress, and it's okay

[@Casper_Cassie]

I'm glad there was at least a small part that was fun to listen to! Haha It's so true. I think most people reach some point where they feel really frustrated. It is always nice to know that other people have gone through it too. Just gotta keep on keepin' on! ^_^

[@yourworstestnightmare6487]

When you played the last song for month five, I realized that was the song I played for the solo competition and I got forth place. It brought back old memories. I can't believe you got that in 5 months!

[@vichaipakulanont9193]

I'm over 63 .You're inspired my to start playing my violin again. Thanks.

[@wilson4328]

Your proficiency at month 4 would be where I would claim victory! WOW! I can't wait for your next video!

[@anlingitalia]

You’re so talented! Your language skills will definitely help with violin. Language is music and music is language :) Keep practicing and watching TwoSet!

[@Casper_Cassie]

Thank you so much! I am finding how similar music is to language, It's so fun to learn new "vocabulary" in music, too :)

[@annabaumgaertner3215]

As a professional violinist speaking: You're doing great! Keep up the practicing. A huge progression from week 1-now!

[@Lolawestie]

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 :))

[@Tory-ye8nl]

One of my childhood dreams is being good playing a musical instrument either piano, violin or a guitar. But never got the chance other than basics in elementary school 😂 and now 23 nearly 24 i thought it was too late for me, but you have done such a fantastic job I really want to give myself a chance thank you for sharing and good luck reaching all of your goals in life 😊

[@demanike161]

Let us know how you doin. I’m fresh 24 yo, I started to learn guitar months ago (actually beginning of September :D) and I’d like to start learning to play violin when I learn at least one song on guitar! But I know nothing about music theory so.. first things first..

[@paige9663]

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:)

[@andrewsjacobs8288]

Your determination has given mine to get one used violin and going to learn to play on my own

[@JamerTheProgrammer]

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.

[@victorynwachukwu6625]

You're an inspiration for me Cassie Casper, I'm an African, from Eastern Nigeria precisely. I've always wanted to play a violin 🎻 but circumstances hindered me. But since the middle of this year and especially this month, my violin dreams came back. I'm starting to get enough fund for purchasing my violin 🎻 and paying for a teacher. It isn't going to be easy for me Cassie but I think my life needs it. I'm ready now. God bless you for this encouraging and glorious video. ❤️

[@Michelle-ct6fg]

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!

[@jimobrien780]

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!!

[@gazsmith8697]

Your progress is amazing! Keep it up! 🤗

[@stevedoolanTacoma]

I am really impressed. The fact that you are able to read your own reactions and feelings is awesome. You get stuck and you press on, you get frustrated and you press on, you fail and you press on. You have my respect for not giving in to the negative feelings. I think if you keep on you will be an awesome violinist some day. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@switchlaserflip9243]

Violin is one of the most difficult instruments to play. You're pretty awesome.

[@JoaoVitor-dv5yb]

Incredible! Violin is one of the hardest instruments in the world. Its great to see that some people does not get afraid about it. Im proud of you

[@cora6416]

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.

[@ethansalas3575]

I recently rekindled my love for the violin. Played from 5th grade all the way through my senior year in high school put myself through private lessons and everything. Would casually play for fun after I graduated but never really practiced after that. 7 years went by without ever practicing and one day I decided I did not want to lose that talent. It's been about 5 months since I started again and I've progressed so fast as an adult learner. I wish I was this good when I was in high school I would of pursued it in college.

[@Spirrie2002]

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!

[@amytyson6525]

This is so inspiring! I'm 28 and started learning violin about 4 months ago, I absolutely love it but the frustration is real when you feel like you're not progressing fast enough. Thank you for being an inspiration to adult beginners!

[@DDM7406]

Your tenacity is my inspiration today Cassie! The difference between the first video till the about 10th month gave goosies 🙂. Cant wait what the 24th month will sound like.

[@Casper_Cassie]

Thank you so much!

[@William3DP]

I am 63 years old and retired. I started violin 3-1/2 weeks ago. Before this time, I never even picked up a violin, never mind tried to play one. In the course I am following ('The Online Piano and Violin Teacher', aka Alison Sparrow), I am now learning how to use the first finger of my left hand. I had my first lesson from an in-person teacher last week, and they told me that I am making good progress. Your video inspires me to not give up. Thank you for having the courage to post it; I am not sure how good a judge I can be, but I believe you have made really good progress. Good luck on your continuing journey.

[@thatonespaniard6509]

I'd love to listen to your music.

[@songfulmusicofsongs]

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.

[@sophiapearson9129]

I have played viola (basically a big violin) for 4 years now. No private teacher, just school orchestra. The level you've reached after just 1 year is incredible. It took me 3 years of playing to play that well. Bravo!

[@denisemoye495]

That’s amazing! A year! You should be very proud of yourself!! X

[@SciFiGirl1023]

Im 32 and i wanted to pick up my violin again. I played when i was in middle school for two years, but was an awful student (never practiced, and hated going to lessons)... i could kick myself for not sticking to it. I used to be so musical, but i can't even read music anymore. I just restrung my violin and went looking for beginner violin videos and came across yours. You're an inspiration. Im so impressed how far you came in just a year! that's awesome! Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing your journey.

[@LaurenHulton]

I'm getting my very first Violin on Friday! I used to play piano but strings are new to me😬 My goal is to be able to play something nice on my brithday (30th March, so I'll have just over 2 months). I know I won't be great by then, but it'll motivate me to at least do my best and see how far I can get in such a short amount of time!! Your progress is great! Inspires me even more🥰

[@igrowwearyofthisworld7369]

Hey, how did it work out for you? What did you play for your birthday? =)

[@heyjude1587]

I think you will enjoy it tremendously. You will probably have good pitch and timing and be able to coordinate both hands well so GOOD LUCK (and practice practice practice!😂)

[@serenitusaurum]

Good for u girl, thats some huge progress 🎉

[@Eva0413]

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!

[@dianesheafor0598]

You’ve made great progress! The first year is the hardest and actually I’m gonna go watch your most recent videos.

[@paolomoscatelli878]

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!

[@KDaisy]

You're so talented! I am a professional soprano and I only played violin for a semester at college, but this video made me tear up! Musicianship is one of the most enriching things in my life and I can see that you enjoy this very much :)

[@Joshheartashley]

You are doing to good! Loved those Suzuki books.

[@beccacha9166]

I am a Suzuki teacher and can I just say that you should be SO proud of yourself!!!! The progress you made in such a short time period is really incredible, keep it up!! :)

[@joseaod15]

What an inspiration. Thank you for this video. You’re doing fantastically great

[@CookbooksonRepeat]

My daughter started playing at age 5 and is now 8. She is just now getting to the end of Suzuki book 1. Your progress is amazing!!! I’m so impressed with how much you have done is so little time! Brava!

[@Karupin-and-chill]

Thank you for posting this video. it was really inspiring to see a fellow adult beginner :)

[@attackpawn]

I am 68, just began learning the violin. Thanks for your video

[@farahlatte95]

You did inspired me♥️ I'm 25 and I really felt like it's to old to start but no it's not Thank you

[@Casper_Cassie]

Definitely not too old to start! Just think, if you start now, by the time you're my age you could be a really proficient player!

[@mrbluebird1213]

im also 25 when i started and im on my 10th month(started march) now im on the 4th music in suzuki book 4 and purely self taught. violin does really need constant practice and motivation. i practice for up to 3-4 hrs a day 5 days a week

[@bryanfowler5449]

47 Years old and today is my first day with the violin. I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you!

[@musico119]

Just ordered a cheap violin from eBay. Played a little bit, a long long time ago, and hope it comes back. It is very hard to meet anybody who likes classical music these days....

[@kusumasri04]

True

[@jeenadjo1238]

Dude your level in just 6 months is just amazing!!

[@cloud__dance]

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 :-)

[@phillipC373]

So impressed you just made my mind up to what instrument I want to play.

[@christinakatharina]

Your video is very inspiring! It is amazing how much you learnd in only one year! :)

[@TheChinacat013]

I am so inspired by you. I just recently got back to taking piano lessons after 20 years of absence. I waited 30 years to finally get my own piano. It's hard to get back to the same level as 20 years ago. I am frustrated that my fingers don't move like they used to, and the Bach pieces are not a walk in the park like they used to be. But man, am I glad that I play. You taught me one thing... it's never too late to learn a musical instrument. I can see the determination in you. Keep up the good work; you will be amazing one day.

[@PocketsFullofPadThai]

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

[@dewy123able]

I've started really learning four years ago. I noticed you text you were getting frustrated around the 12th month. That means you are actually learning and developing your skillsets. You are on your way! I got so fustrated with myself, I told my instructor, I'm going to take my time with harder techniques so my intonation and tonation become more on point. Everyone has their "perks and querks" when it comes to learning how to play the violin or any instument. I'm looking for a beginners community group who play strings. I truly need to branch out. Thanks for sharing...EXCELLENT JOB!!!

[@kelaex]

Woah you're amazing!! You reached Suzuki Book 3 in a year? That's great. You also sound really good! Incredible progress!

[@melissapflugradt556]

37 yrs old and enjoyed watching the progress. I played a little bit in elementary school, but hated the practicing. Since my mom passed away in March, she had 2 violins. I took one and my sister took the other one. She plays more advanced than me, but I get my mom's violin out of the shop next week and start lessons in August! Hopefully, i can play just as good as mom did. We'll see. lol.

[@Warpmikey]

I started 2 months ago and I also have no background in music and I am 34 tall guy. But I feel that determination and motivation may be the way to do it, after all we don't have to do it we just want it :) If you have some tips for how to extend the flexibility in fingers I'll be glad. I'm having issues esp. with my thumb - always trying to slip under and first finger - I sometimes feel I can't retract it back enough. Good luck with your progress!

[@woodywoodpecker9736]

I am 60 and just starting out but play a little guitar, this video gave me hope, lol. I am mainly doing this to help me with growing old. Stopping Tinnitus and keeping my mind clear are my goals and if I learn to play a few songs along the way I will be all the more happy.

[@josheckendorf2941]

Your early progress is about 2 months ahead of mine. I need to stop missing days of practice.

[@VictorLopesCamargo]

This video was so cool and inspiring! I got my violin when I was 12 but at the time I didn't see the value in it, now at 17 I thought it was too late to start, but watching your video reminded me that age doesn't matter when it comes to learning!

[@carlitos5336]

Wow, that was really good ! Keep it up!

[@fofurasnopalito1663]

Wonderful to watch! I'm 28, and started learning at the beggining of the pandemic - i literally had ONE class before quarantine started. I tried to stuck with it, had some online classes and kept learning on my own, finding resources on the internet. I abandoned it for months at a time, but have always come back. Now I feel like I'm truly in love with the process! Maybe one day I'll make a progress video of my own, that should be fun. Thanks for sharing!

[@DARKhorses73]

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 😀

[@phballer99]

I'm just getting back into playing after over a decade of putting it down because young and foolish and easily bored. I can tell you now that while I may still remember the basics, I'm basically a beginner again and it shows lol. You've made tremendous progress and hopefully only gone further since. Wonderful job.

[@happymusictoystv9318]

gotta tune a bit i think I've been playing violin for 6 years and i finally reached abrsm grade 8, hope u can make it! By the way, i played all the songs that u played in the video! I think those were really great actually!

[@mariavictoriaalmero8085]

what song did she play in month 10, the first song she played month 10 and the very last???

[@estrellab7293]

In September will be a year I started violín,now in piece 7 of Suzuki book 2. Finally someone shows their real progress. I got very frustrated for a couple of weeks but after I was playing better; those moments are very important during learning. . Keep going, your're doing great, bravo 👏👏👏

[@Ellsblue34]

Why does this feel like a more accurate, extended version of a Simply Piano add?

[@stiveforbetter2414]

Aspiring violinist here! From the looks and sound of it, you improved tremendously. It’s always easier to underestimate your abilities - don’t. As many others have stated, just keep going and don’t give up..👍🏻😊. Always remember, have fun doing what you love / that’s important ~~ YOLO

[@bencze465]

Thank you for posting this. Don't measure yourself to professional standards, these type of videos are not for people who want to actually listen to music but for others interested or learning. I basically did about 3 months (with a summer break) and took 7 lessons so far so it's interesting to see what to expect. Sure sure everyone is different but I kind of play like you did around that time, probably with same mistakes. I am not sure how you managed to practice every day, people sometimes need to travel or get sick so perhaps absolute 100% is not a realistic goal to keep but still interesting (I did have a running streak at some point past 2 years but I see it being a bit easier, unless 'violin streak association' also has a really low standard that one can fulfill while sick or on the road ;) ). Btw what app did you use to count the streak? Far from being a professional so just friendly advice but seeing you play I think you would still benefit a great deal from a teacher. I don't know how many years we 'need' teacher but probably several, if not forever. If money is an issue maybe try some online lessons which will be a lot lower quality with the teacher not present, and who knows with what experience, but could be a lot cheaper as well. I really don't know if it's actually useful (could be hit and miss) but was contemplating using 'fiverr' if I ever need to, you could check it out. The special violin question seemed tough with different environments hence different sound each time, so didn't really pay attention to it after a while, but that 7th month video kind of still stood out. Kind of like your new strings day just differently. Playing with all those people sounds like fun and great experience and motivation. I wish I had people to play with but I'm in a new country and don't speak the language so I'm just lucky I found an english speaking teacher nearby... p.s. what were old, and new strings? just curious.

[@Casper_Cassie]

Thank you for watching and leaving such a thoughtful response! As far as practicing everyday goes, it doesn't necessarily have to be physically playing the violin if that's not possible, it also includes all the aspects needed for playing such as mobility and finger independence exercises, reading through sheet music and practicing the rhythms through clapping or singing the notes, studying professional recordings and mimicking posture and such. All very valid and necessary practice techniques that can be utilized when travelling. It's definitely still not necessarily a realistic goal but it was something I challenged myself to for the first year just to see if I could do it. I originally challenged myself to 10 minutes a day bare minimum but I was one of the lucky ones who just really enjoyed it so much I wound up rushing home from work so I could spend almost the entire 3 hours before bed to practice (most nights) The app I used is call Loop Habit Tracker. I do really want to find a new teacher. Everyone can benefit from a teacher, that's for sure. I hear even the pros go to lessons now and again. I was spoiled with my old teacher, we meshed really well so part of me is hesitating because I'm worried I won't find a teacher I like as much. But I'm also looking at some of the teachers on fiverr already. just need to bite the bullet and try I guess haha That's true, I hadn't thought about the acoustic quality of the rooms when I was making the video. I hope you can find people to play with soon! These days it seems to be even harder...unfortunately :( The old strings were just the super cheap stock strings that came with the instrument (it's one of those everything-included deals) but I believe the new ones are Dominant strings :) Best of luck in your learning journey as well!

[@aileenfebriany]

Unpopular opinion : first started playing and already playing with only 1 fine tuner. What a professional and also great progress keep going!

[@happyhan_vlog4941]

You're good violin player ~^^ I love it🇺🇸♥️🇰🇷

[@jt2097]

It is lovely to hear the improvement and progress. Thank you for the video. 😊

[@violinchan6137]

i suggest you do scales everyday and arpeggios also, i promise that will really help your intonation, bowing and etc. Maybe 20 minutes a day for scales (Im also self taught and im playing violin for 8 months and im in book 4 now) keep it up!