Am I Too Old To Learn The VIOLIN??

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@TheOnlineViolinTutor Жыл бұрын

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@AntiJihadi 8 ай бұрын

I am 33, And have always dreamt of learning the violin but we didnt have a teacher in my city, I can dedicate 2hrs daily specifically for violin....and I just wanna play it for myself, no professional ambition, just the love and curiosity for the instrument. Now I have a musical institute right next to my apartment, So I had this question in mind if I am just too old for it.

@richardabbott7135 Жыл бұрын

I started violin at 70 and I am 74 now and am currently practicing Humoresque in Suzuki book 3. Challenging? You bet! Rewarding? It's the most fun I've had in years. I too was plagued by reservations early on, but I can see improvements all the time. I wish I had started earlier.

@6666Jude Жыл бұрын

I started to learn at age 69. Im now 78 and in 3 bands.

@tortuga7160 Жыл бұрын

I was watching Olaf's channel, and he was asked the same. He gave us an anecdote about a time he talked with an older gentleman violinist who had been playing in amature orchestras for 30 years. He started when he was in his 60s and played into his 90s. Encouraging thought.

@mclark3119 Жыл бұрын

Just starting this week at age 64, your videos are really helpful and motivating. I’ll be doing your 30 courses.

@bridgetleverett7800 Жыл бұрын

I always wanted to play as a kid. My parents said no. I'm 49 now and bought a cheap violin about 3 yrs ago. I stopped due to depression and stress from work. Seeing comments from folks slightly older than me is giving me the motivation to try again. Thank you to those people and your videos.

@tim2015 7 ай бұрын

I had to stop playing French horn in my 30s and changed to viola because I like the sound very much and, twenty-five years later, have just started learning to play violin because a small music group I play in wants a few more violins to maintain a good balance of sound. I have met a few people who started learning when they retired (early 60s) and watched them develop into good and capable musicians. I have found music is very therapeutic, and good socially... I hope you are enjoying playing.

@thetimcannon Жыл бұрын

I got my first violin in 2018 for my 51st birthday. I bought book 1 and dedicated time each day to practice. I went on to books 2 and 3. I have been playing in a several monthly sessions for the past 2 years. Thanks Allison for making this possible for me!

@scottlarkins7287 Жыл бұрын

Hello and thank you for this topic. I started learning the violin at 54, so almost 2 years now. Now that my children are up and out of the house, I find I have more time to dedicate to learning. I do about 1 hour 5 nights a week. The other 2 nights I have dedicated to other things. Yes, it is a bit of a struggle as I am hard on myself to learn quicker, and my fingers don't move as fast as I'd like them to. But I never give up. I'm also using this to keep my brain working as dementia runs in my family.

@wildflower386 Жыл бұрын

Im 34 and just got one last week after thinking about it for 2 years!

@thinkingoutloud5610 Жыл бұрын

Started at 61, gypsy firefly was my first attempt. Still enjoy and improving. Thanks for all your help.

@Shrinksjp Жыл бұрын

I started the violin in my 60s and I am now on Suzuki v. 6, finishing it. I am a busy professional.

@johnnytrina2117 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, at 55 I have been a casual guitarist since 12. After a week I have 2 songs down in a very beginner sounding way. Mostly I just want to play for my horses. They never have negative comments 🤣. I will definitely consider your course. Thank you for offering it.

@GJ-vj4lj Жыл бұрын

Me too I just want to play for the cows and deer around my home!

@TheOnlineViolinTutor Жыл бұрын

@jillspangler5139 Жыл бұрын

I got myself a cheap violin as a birthday present at 58 yr. My gift to myself would be to play it for my 60th. Gosh I worked hard. With the aid of heat rub and otc pain pills I achieved suzuki 4+..Better violin too.

@jillspangler5139 Жыл бұрын

My background, dance instructor, guitar as a young child, knew how to read music going in

@ronmayer8615 Жыл бұрын

I am 65 years old an I just picked up the violin. A very delicate, senitive intrument that makes it a chalenge. But I am having a blast. So no, you are never too old. Its just a mind set.

@johnsuggs7828 Жыл бұрын

One thing people definitely have is time. they may think that they don't but there is always time. It's just a matter of prioritizing that time on how you allocate time and to what. I played various instruments every now and then for years. But really didn't start getting serious about it until maybe 5 or 6 years ago. I was 45 at the time. I don't watch much TV/Movies. I read as a hobby. So all I had to do was cut reading time by an 1-3 hours daily. Started with piano/keyboards then guitar, mandolin, recorder-flute, ukulele and now violin.

@what1864 Жыл бұрын

had a relative start painting at 76 years old she painted 20 years and became a very good painter , she lived to 103 , just sayin it's never to late to learn something .... i myself started playing violin and guitar in my late 30's around10 years ago ,i don't play violin near enuff but have played guitar every day for the last 2-3 years because of covid , started back with the violin recently and am surprised that after years of not playing regularly it comes back much faster then learning the first time ....

@rioprorok2915 Жыл бұрын

I'm 32 and have been playing the violin for three months. I love Alison's course! The exercises are fun and move at a good pace, the accompanying KZbin videos do an amazing job at guiding you through them. At three months I just finished songbook 1 and can play Drunken Sailor. The songs in songbook one are all really fun and well picked. Three months ago I would have never believed that I could play Drunken Sailor!!! Thank you Alison! This course has really worked for me. The advice I would give, that Alison already gives is don't rush through it. Play the same piece for a week or more of that's what it takes. It's hard but the course progress is doable

@TheOnlineViolinTutor Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback!

@1nonlycricket 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! I am just returning to the violin after 40 years and I am so excited to be back to playing again. It can be somewhat frustrating at times. However, I welcome the challenge and I enjoy problem solving. I just love learning. This video was so encouraging and right on point.

@paulpeele8387 Жыл бұрын

I am 74 years old. Tewo weeks ago I bought a violin. I'm not gifted or knowledgable but I do have some time and enthusiasm. So I hope you are right!

@mariebo7491 Жыл бұрын

This was very encouraging! I’m 42 and I was wondering if I’ll ever get good enough to, say, play on the worship team, at this point. But I do spend an hour a day practicing and so far it seems I have the knack for it. I have a friend who plays the violin and says she can’t believe how quickly I was able to play open strings cleanly. I credit that to you as I’m using your course 😁

@Revontuletband Жыл бұрын

When I was 10 I was told that I was too old to learn the piano. Now I'm a professional musician and sound producer. So I totally agree with you, and I would never say something like that to my students.

@TheOnlineViolinTutor Жыл бұрын

Yes, this!! It really does anger me that one is told at 10 years old no less, that you cannot be a pro musician!! Its such a narrow-minded and uneducated response with literally nothing to back it up - only tons of evidence to contradict it in fact!

@Sing2YAH Жыл бұрын

Good Morning! I am a grandma at 57 and just picking up the violin.. thank you for this video, and for all of your videos and tools you have offered publicly 💚 I've ordered my violin today and I'm looking forward to learning from you in the near future. Blessings, Sandra Psalm 150

@darshjani3277 Жыл бұрын

I’m 22 and started learning violin about 2 months ago, I used to play oboe and piano when I was a child but never took them very far. So far I’m loving violin (especially with great teachers like Alison!) and think I’m going to keep learning for the forseeable future!

@anjinsanx44 Жыл бұрын

Im 56 I started piano age 43 Im a solid intermediate..can get a nice roll going. 3 days ago i bought a $550 Violin n practice n study everything i can get my hands on ....shes correct about 5 yr to reach intermediate.i did it in 3yrs on Piano...my goal is to b a solid Violinist by age 60....guitar Im advanced.started age 4...thx

@chrispettican Жыл бұрын

I'm nearly 38 and have just booked my first lesson. I can't wait 😁

@Deniz_6TR Жыл бұрын

i am 38 and bought my violin today:))) i hope i can play it...

@milestange8618 Жыл бұрын

I'm also same age. very excited I'm being asked like this. haha

@jkawasaki Жыл бұрын

I just bought one this year, I am turning 38 next month. I work a 9 to 9 shift almost everyday and it’s very difficult to find the time (and place - I live where people can’t play instruments in the evening), even though I really want to practice everyday… But I’ll never give up. Love your videos!

@KhouloudLanderi Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video.. I am 30 and I have just started learning violin 2 months ago... and kept doubting myself. So thank you for this message, I needed to hear it.

@AntiJihadi 8 ай бұрын

@tim2015 7 ай бұрын

You are NOT too old. I had to stop playing French horn in my 30s and changed to viola because I like the sound very much and, twenty-five years later, have just started learning to play violin because a small music group I play in wants a few more violins to maintain a good balance of sound. I have met a few people who started learning when they retired (early 60s) and watched them develop into good and capable musicians. Two hours a day sounds wonderful! May I suggest, during the first couple of weeks, play for just fifteen minutes or so at a time while your left hand, wrist and arm get used to the exercise. For me, when I start playing/practising, time just doesn't seem to exist... I have to keep a clock in sight if I have to go and do other things later.

@CatyFournier Жыл бұрын

You once told me back in 2014 : "if you put nothing in, you get nothing out. You only get out, what you put in." And that really represent the amount of time you can put on practising in order to advance fast or slow. I still try to apply that as much as I can.

@mexantos Жыл бұрын

I agree with you, there is no age specific for learning violin or things in general. I ever found someone who did classical guitar after graduated from college and now he is a tutor. If i compare myself to i'm just no body to him even i learned guitar from elementary school. The only matters here is your faith. if u have some faith on it, you always make your time on your busy days, and your effort gonna multiplied. Learning thing on adult you can cut off time and make things efficiently when we are talking about how much time we spend to achieve new knowledge.

@hollyridgley734 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I have started playing violin in my 20s. And I heard no matter how hard I try because I’m not a kid I can’t be any good because I started late. I understand now if I put the time in and work hard maybe I could be a lot more accomplished than other people think I love love your videos thank you so much.

@skipperstan Жыл бұрын

So so true! I started learning to play the piano at 7 years old, I am now 50 and yes, it takes a little longer to digest the music, but it can be done with a little more time and patience. Thanks for the explanation Alison, and if anyone out there is thinking of starting any instrument, just go for it, doesn't matter if you are 6 years old, or 106 years old.

@TheOnlineViolinTutor Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@laure1960 Жыл бұрын

I confirm your vue. I started at 47 years. Yes it is tuff but at the end I passed with a distinction my Grade 1 in theory and playing. It is only about a question of having a routine and you need to find the good teacher and your passion for violin. I'm 62 years old today and preparing my Grade 2.

@TheOnlineViolinTutor Жыл бұрын

Well done!

@geekynewz Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Here are a few tips from one adult learner to another: [1] Violin will be the most difficult musical instrument you'll learn. I play a few other instruments, violin is hardest to play by a longshot. Daily practice is required or you'll get frustrated with your lack progress and likely quit. [2] The problem with practicing at home as an adult with a family and career ... it's always "dad-this", "dad-that", "dad-the closet door is broken again". No one leaves me alone at home. I just can't practice at home. So I often practice in my car. Yes, inside my car sitting in the passenger seat. Too hot, turn on the AC. Too cold, turn on the heat. Leave 30 min early for work, find an empty parking lot, sit in the passenger seat of my car and practice. When it's a nice day, I also like to look for empty ball fields (baseball, soccer, football, field hockey) so I can sit in the benches, or find a shady tree to practice. There is usually no one there, maybe the odd person walking their dog. Stay away from parks though, too busy. [3] You need something to motivate you to practice. Find a song that you absolutely must learn to play on a violin and let your desire to learn it drive you to practice. If you sit around and practice scales and arpeggios, you're going to get bored quickly.

@paulhane7162 Жыл бұрын

Hi Allison. I'm 78yo and about a month ago I started to learn the violin . I played saxaphone up until 4 or 5 yrs ago . Had to give it up due to breath control issues . Also at the same time as I started violin, I started to learn the mandolin, since they are so alike. I have been taking your online lessons and the only thing I notice is I have lost some physical dexterity in my fingers. Love your lessons and am looking forward to more lessons. Thank you for being such a great teacher and encourager.

@JosephMusgrove Жыл бұрын

Very cool episode Alison! 52 and been playing violin for over a year now. Your never too old. One thing I would recommend for adult violin students is to physically stretch out before and after practice. (Arms, shoulders, neck, wrists, and fingers) I found this benefits me during practice and helps me avoid soreness afterwards.

@ksrhrieber95 Жыл бұрын

thank you, I started 3 years ago at 68, i can do some intermediate things so Im happy to hear it takes 5 years, maybe I;m not as bad as I sound sometimes!

@joncoffey4821 Жыл бұрын

YES! You are a very good teacher! You always seem to know what “we” need to hear. Greetings from Oklahoma

@AlexisChoquette Ай бұрын

Good 👍 to know just it will take longer but its worth it ❤

@derekzellner1082 Жыл бұрын

When i was a kid i always wanted to play the Violin i loved the sound and always listened to classical sound of it and i always wanted to play that one instrument...i am still happy i bought one and practice with it everyday i am greatful of your videos...thank you for your time Ma'am

@-dmitti7710 Жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel! So much great content. I'm looking to purchase my first violin very soon.

@GBabiiB Жыл бұрын

I got an electric violin for my birthday and I haven't played in 27 years, I am rubbish lol and I was questioning if I was doing the right thing but after this I'm so glad I asked for it. I'm in this for the long Hall so I'm happy to just learn however slow/fast that may be. Thank you I shall look into your courses x

@TheOnlineViolinTutor Жыл бұрын

@GBabiiB Жыл бұрын

@@TheOnlineViolinTutor thank you so much I will follow the link and buy xx

@paulb6063 Жыл бұрын

You are never too old. I started at 68 and am now 72. You have to find time to practice and it’s a great feeling when you master a tricky phrase or tune. Most important, find others to play with.

@aNnAkt1qw Жыл бұрын

I have recently purchased one at 59, i also took up Ukulele 🙂 the year before.

@mariebo7491 Жыл бұрын

I started with the Ukelele too! But I can’t sing 😂 Part of what I love about the violin is she sings for me 😁

@jeanjam9172 Жыл бұрын

Hello everybody and good year. I just want to say you're right, you need time and effort to lean at old age, but you need also motivation, like have to do it at 62 years old.

@birgittaydelotte3898 Жыл бұрын

I work all week and am available for others. In my free time, I want to do things that bring me joy and make me grow as a human beings, ideally reaching more than just one layer. I don't care if I play it badly, nobody is paying me to perform. Obviously, I want to progress and improve, but I will do this at my own pace, thank you very much. Right now, I'm just having a blast going through your course, it's very stimulating to learn something new throughout your life!

@EternalVampi Жыл бұрын

I have been playing for a year now, and have been taking lessons since July 2022. I started at age 29. I seem to be one that maybe learns a bit slower, but I feel like I take direction good from my teacher and can catch on pretty quickly. I admit I do need to practice more, I don’t do it every day, but I feel way better than I did when I first started playing!

@GwladYrHaf Жыл бұрын

I started age 49, never played a bowed instrument before, im making good inroads, but I did have 45 years of instrument playing behind me including piano and a flamenco guitar, intonation was definately the biggest challenge, as well as bow control by the frog, double stops are going well, along with a few basic tripe stops. I guess the flamenco helped with that along with the pizz. Tone clarity and string crossing was a lot harder than I thought, fingerboard mapping is certainly easier than guitar. All in all violin is a lovely instrument, I will keep at it.

@sachiniratnayake9955 Жыл бұрын

I really needed to hear this. Thank you so much.

@alwayslearning8365 Жыл бұрын

Thanks this gives me hope that I will actually be able to play well someday.

@TheOnlineViolinTutor Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@lawrencetaylor4101 Жыл бұрын

What a brilliantly timed video. I started learning the piano last year after my retirement and love it. I joked that I was born with two left ears all my life, and I love not only the instrument but also music theory. Can an adult learn the violin? Yes, I had a patient that started after she was 50 years of age. But she started only after several years of treatment since she had suffered a horrible injury in an accident. Actually, many horrible injuries in 3 seperate accidents, in the space of seconds. I helped her and she didn't have to have any further operations, especially not for her shoulders. In fact, I learned many of my techniques for the shoulder because she inspired me to help her. She loves the violin, and I was surprised that she was able to enjoy the instrument. And I just put out my video for exercises to help with the low back, but also the upper extremity. Oh My Aching Bach. Please take a look and leave a comment. You've helped me with my piano playing, if you have any questions let me know.

@ronvaliant9337 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Are you plannoing on doing anymore videos on piano?

@sman5877 4 ай бұрын

love your encouragement.

@William3DP Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another wonderful video, Alison. I have a question for you. You said it takes about 5 years to get to an intermediate skill level on the violin, and ten years to become a professional player. How much daily practice does it take during those years to reach these levels of skill on the violin?

@claudio8313 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's true. Unless there are obvious physical problems, with the will any age is fine even for great results. But a great advantage for the child, having the brain in training, is the easier achievement of naturalness with independence of the left and right body parts that have different functions in playing the instrument which is difficult and uncomfortable for a adult who has to work hard to achieve mastery

@OfTheSidhe Жыл бұрын

I thought I was too old to learn the violin in my 20s but that was ridiculous thinking. I'm now learning at 45yrs old and LOVE IT. My ambition is to learn Irish fiddle music and then be in a trad band - in my old age !!! What else would I be doing ? Being brainwashed by woke Netflix. Learning the violin is a far better use of my spare time.

@colinwilson210 Жыл бұрын

Bought one when I was 53, but my main problem is finding time to practice, between my work from home wife complaining, and falling asleep all the time because of pain meds :-}

@ssb73q Жыл бұрын

Hi, if we get back to basics, do we really need a chin rest on a violin? Every time I remove things like fine tuners and chin rests from my violins they sound better.

@TheOnlineViolinTutor Жыл бұрын

No, you dont 'have' too. If you find it comfortable and you are not compromising the posture/hold/grip etc, then you dont have to.

@terrystaggs2537 Жыл бұрын

Looking for large print music

@xamotrogue4362 Жыл бұрын

The irony here is that I bought myself an electric Violin a few years ago. I'm left handed and proud of that, and refused to "learn" to be right handed. I was told that between that, and my age, I should give it up. I turned 50, and decided to pick it up and I'm going to do it. Finding this video makes me feel better about it. Thank you. Oh...and BTW... you're an unbelievably attractive woman. 😁

@PK-se2jh 7 ай бұрын

thankyouu :))

@4allofu97 Жыл бұрын

What about the brain able

@John_Bradbury Жыл бұрын

I am 70 and started to learn this year. But I'm wondering if my musculoskeletal system will take the strain. Every time I practice I get an ache in my right shoulder and have to stop. It's also demotivating that I might not survive long enough to reach an enjoyable standard.

@tim2015 7 ай бұрын

When I started learning to play viola in my early thirties, developing the stamina took me some time... a little longer for some, like me, than others. If your shoulder begins to feel tired after ten minutes, playing for five minutes in the morning and five minutes in the afternoon, gradually extending each session, might help. This worked for me.

@Carmeniris-n9g 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for teaching us how to play violin. Jesus loves u.

@Carmeniris-n9g 3 ай бұрын

Have u video taped yourself teaching a person? That would be interesting.

@susie7121 Жыл бұрын

I am 56 and have been using your online courses to learn. I have very short fingers. I mean seriously child size fingers. I working in grade 1 class and some of those kids have lo ger fingers than I do. I'm struggling with moving my fingers around on the strings. Do you have any tips to help me with this. It can be frustrating.

@malcolmcampbell5102 6 ай бұрын

Im starting day 1 and im 53yr old. What violin should i buy? Thanks

@TheOnlineViolinTutor 6 ай бұрын

I only recommend Fiddlerman violin now. I have personally played and reviews most of the violins they sell. Here is the playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL6urkeK7KgD6qDtvVd-HSQbndDnMa1kYu

@jebstuart1323 Жыл бұрын

Are these all remakes of older videos? I swear every time I get notified of a new vid it seems like I watched it before or remember the title.

@TheOnlineViolinTutor Жыл бұрын

I have over 1,000 videos on my channel and the last time I made this video was 2013 and then again almost 3 years ago. I just like to update my catalog to keep the information relevant and in the current style so the videos and content age nicely in time and are concurrent with my audience and whats going on in the world along with techniques, music and equipment.