The First Steps to Greatness / Memorize Everything and Why

[@RAFITAESTRADITA]

Mr. kevin you poured pure gold. From the deepest part of my heart....... Gracias!!

[@auser7823]

Why are these videos simply amazingly humorously helpfully good?

[@REPS-kb7up]

This is one of your finest lessons.

[@sylvainpierre9446]

I'm a new comer in the violin world. I'm discovering your videos and it is for me so beautiful, clear and pleasant. I'm French and not really fluent in English. You speak clear and slow English, it is impossible to do not understand you. Thank you so much to share your knowledge to all persons worldwide and especially to persons, like me, who discover violin and would like to progress with good practices and fun. I like very much your style which looks “so British”. I’m fan of. Thank you very much. Sylvain.

[@kevinleeluthier]

The greatest teachers that I have ever had, were the ones who slowed down, were very precise, and then made sure that I understood everything before going on to the next topic. I wish these lessons could be one on one, like mine were, but if this is how my videos are coming across, you have made my day. Thank you!

[@RAFITAESTRADITA]

Hi, Sylvain !! How do you go in your violín skills??

[@muhammadsteinberg]

Love the eccentric lecture. Very entertaining. You've perfectly covered all the intricacies of what it takes to play better and obtain quality tone. 👍

[@arubian06]

My dear sir…..your wisdom has been invaluable to me and my students……it has become a habit of mine to refer every new student i had to your videos…….i hope you are doing well, and even if you stop making your insightful videos into the world of violin playing……..you will live forever inside the instruction i give to my pupils………….you are indeed one of the best teachers i have had, and i dont even know you personally……..and for that i give you my eternal gratitude!

[@gwendolynkaren]

He will live forever in this wealth of KZbin videos

[@jaylastname5693]

You're why i picked up my violin again after so many years. Thank you!

[@3primenumber]

Such wisdom. Thank you!

[@TheMastorio]

This video , no all of your Romantic school of music videos , are the greatest on youtube . I don't think I found any other source of intformation better than this . Thank you very very much ;D

[@edmorris5007]

You are an excellent teacher, Kevin! So easy to understand and relate to... I hope you will keep the lessons coming...

[@kevinleeluthier]

Slow, (I feel like I'm trying to live four lifetimes at once) but sure. = I'm always working on the next video.

[@jamesmziegler]

If you continue making videos, I'll continue watching and recommending them. They are so helpful!

[@ingapavlova9755]

I like this video , very stylish and excellent!!!

[@PatriciaSpayd]

Your videos are awesome! Thank you Sir for taking the time to teach us! Very much appreciated!

[@Learnbhagwadgita]

you are an inspiration. I enjoy watch your videos. Please upload more. I gave up violin once but now the passion is reignited again and will learn each aspect with the same passion as you put in your videos. Thanks for sharing

[@BadChizzle]

Priceless instruction. Thank you!

[@susan770able]

Thank you for this high quality lessons. I appreciate this

[@2002drumsonly]

Great video. Every band and musician should watch this video and incorporate what you are teaching regardless of instruments. Your teachings transcend to other instruments. Well Done.

[@TheMinibrucelee]

I've watched a few of your videos and have learned quite a bit so far. Please keep them coming!

[@Contending]

Appreciate your instructions, sir

[@debj685]

I just started watching your videos. I am learning so much! Thank you.

[@Bbzije1]

this is a GREAT informative thought provoking amusing video.

[@linda5628]

You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you!

[@thagilynn5085]

Wow.. just wow 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@krzy1345]

I love your videos- by far the best thing Ive seen so far.

[@cohenshcohen]

Top advice...excellent videos...

[@kevinleeluthier]

Thank you so much!

[@marlajacquinot8971]

I appreciate you so much! Your attention to detail and your advice on the important details are very helpful and well presented:-)

[@bobsyeruncle4841]

fab maestro thanks you are an absolute asset .bravo

[@PumpkinStrikesBack]

Once again a very helpful and enjoyable video. I wil try to play more without looking at the fingerboard and just feel the music.

[@frayneashley1477]

I lost a lot if hearing but the tips you give and the points to look out for are enormously helpful nevertheless. As I cannot hear properly I have to watch a tuner when practicing then learn exactly where fingering is through practice. It's still wonderful to feel the vibration on the strings as they sing.

[@jhcarr830]

Thank you. You are an inspiration.

[@charles0cychan]

You are such a poet.

[@jameshughes1190]

I note the previous comment that you are "dramatic," although you obviously are; I find your videos to be wonderful. I look forward to future installments.

[@cilantrocircus3942]

please make the "How to choose a violin bow" that you allude to at 10:45

[@Andreas.Haffner]

Thank you !

[@eileencornell625]

Nice video, I admire your passion. I have been playing for about 4 years, and I can't understand why there are no markings on the fingerboard. Finding the correct note by sound can only be done after the fact. It's either "that sounds right" or "oops that's wrong" and now it's too late to fix it. Vibrato seems to me to be a way of fixing those missed notes. Fingering with some visual points of reference seems so much easier. Why make things difficult?

[@janakirk1972]

can you make more informative videos on the violin please??😃😃

[@shupesmerga4694]

I used to memorize my suzuki pieces when I started but now playing a pop song requires me to keep my eye on the paper or else i'll get lost or make a mistake. I just got lazy in memorizing songs.

[@deadmanswife3625]

Given a choice between memorizing and reading I think reading is more useful. But I think I understand why memorizing is important. I haven't really memorized anything since 4th or 5th grade and I find it kind of difficult. I also find it difficult to learn to read music but I'm spending my time doing that

[@49riddickful]

Dear Kevin Lee Luthier WHERE ARE YOU? I need you in my life, I love your videos and admire the quality of every detailed information. Please say you're just busy making more amazing instructional videos.

[@MiserableLittleDoomGoblin]

Kevin, you continue to make incredibly informative and entertaining videos. And your violins are breathtakingly beautiful! Have you considered uploading some audio samples of your instruments?

[@kevinleeluthier]

Sorry, it has taken so long. Yes, I have been purchasing recording equipment for the school, and it won't be long now! It's almost Halloween, so check out my latest video: Hey Diddle Diddle. :)

[@descentofaeons]

"don't distract the audience" had me laughing uncontrollably

[@AnHebrewChild]

I wish guitar players, the people who play at coffee shops, would watch 6:16 of this video. The screech sound made on bar chorded songs has soured many a cup of joe.

[@AnHebrewChild]

I used to be guilty of this as well, until one time I listened to a recording of my playing. It's important to be your own strict but constructive critic.

[@janakirk1972]

can you tell me what is the romantic school of music. I did a Google search on it but couldn't find any information about it

[@kevinleeluthier]

Of course! Though almost all music schools mention The Romantic School of Music in their textbooks, few know much about it, since it has traditionally been cloaked in mystery and intrigue. (Just the way we like it). The Romantic School of Music is the oldest and the greatest school of music to ever exist. (Of course, I'm partial. Can you blame me?) It was founded August 1, 1715 by Giuseppe Tartini:the-romantic-school-of-music.com/Faculty/Giuseppe_Tartini/Giuseppe_Tartini.htmland has inspired many of the world's virtuosi. In the words of Leopold Auer, what sets the school apart is that after technical perfection has been acquired, then comes the real music. When things settle down a little, I hope to add a history of the school to the website.

[@Variksenlento]

Loving your style. But, what is the name of the painting in the end of the video?

[@anitahemphill1484]

I am 67 years old. Is it too late for me to learn how to play the violin?

[@saeidyazdani]

Just try it! What can go wring? But make sure to get a decent violin and bow...not the cheap crap

[@hickorysocks2628]

No!!!!!!!!! You have plenty of time to become a super talented violinist

[@els1f]

5:13 Yes, "pretending" to be my harshest critic 😂

[@TenninWorks]

Your sharps were a bit sharp ;) but wow

[@larryquokka]

😁

[@andreaknox3801]

Typo at 10.43

[@dante8999]

In the words of obi wan Kenobi... I laughed at that one XD

[@branflakes2600]

You were a bit sharp.

[@Heath75032]

Funny.

[@Violamanben]

You have once again managed to create a wonderfully amusing video with unfortunate short comings. There are only three things I wholeheartedly disagree with though. I'm not sure where your theory of intonation comes from, but you have to sing. Recording yourself doesn't hurt, but it's not how to resolve poor intonation. If you don't sing the notes, you'll never play them in tune. You never place fingers directly on top of the string unless you're playing fifths. You must always play on the left side of the string to ensure clean left hand articulation and good intonation. Calluses do not give you a sweet sound! Using the pad of your finger aids in a sweet tone. Interestingly enough, you've neglected right hand technique, which is far more nuanced and important in playing. I'm not sure where you were going with the piano tuner bit. That's a whole art form on its own, and I would never presume to feign competence without years of practice. Regardless, thank you for posting!

[@kevinleeluthier]

Violamanben As with the last video, you are correct, but little ahead of your time. The next lesson (already in the works) embraces singing, not only for intonation, but to develop confidence and expression. I was hoping that my example of fingers being centered was extreme enough to simply get the point across. Fine tuning the exact placement of fingers for each student will be in another lesson. These first few lessons do generalize a bit because it's easy for them to evolve into 2 hour videos, which almost no one would watch. Thanks again for your input. Kevin Lee Luthier

[@branflakes2600]

You are extremely dramatic!!!

[@kevinleeluthier]

Yes, I am dramatic. So was my Master. The Romantic School of Music has always been "dramatic." Yet you haven't seen anything yet. After seeing the more advanced lessons (soon to come) you will also believe that I am crazy. Yet those who wish to inspire others and change the world with their music will tell you at the same time that it's just what they needed.

[@gensoumusic2145]

Y'know... You're so crazy, you just might be on to something