Are you self-teaching the violin? This is where you should be in 0-24 months!

[@joshcorcoran5655]

Also: never be disheartened about a quick return to the basics if you find your are struggling with something down the line. A quick recap can work wonders!

[@hannahb2383]

Yes, very true! Goes for any subject too 👌

[@Redstonethoch74]

I just started playing the violin, and without your videos i wouldn't have dared to actually start it.

[@musicalmate500]

Unless you are a pianist, why would you watch a piano and violin tutorial channel if you don’t play an instrument? 🎷 🎻 🎺 🎺 🎹

[@carltonclay4046]

It's been 3 years, how is the violin going?

[@mayven1556]

@@musicalmate500 if you're thinking about starting to learn how to play a violin and/or piano

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@musicalmate500 some people have the intellectual curiosity to try to find out about things. Some people like to learn new things all the while

[@MrZipdang]

Same here!

[@pirategirli3]

I'm waiting to receive my violin, I've been wanting to play since I was 13 or something but now at 28 I finally decided it is time! Thank you so much for making these videos they've already been a great help to gain more information about how to handle and treat a violin, I'm very nervous and excited but with your videos I'm sure it will be alright!!! Thank you teacher

[@deadmanswife3625]

How's it going? Any sound coming out? Rough up that rosin if it doesn't come off on your new bow!

[@eeveegirl1334]

Just got a Vangoa electric violin(early Valentine's Day gift) and have always wanted to learn an instrument for the longest time; when I was younger and yet tutor fees were the reason why I didn't until now at 28 going on 29 in September.

[@denisemoye495]

I’m the same, wanted to play since I was about 11 and my best friend was taking lessons. I’m 45 and I’m LOVING IT!!! 🎻 💕

[@pieceofmusic3879]

Same! I just received mine today😍 It is sooo much fun!! (I'm 18)

[@rubykish3693]

@@denisemoye495 yeah for you!

[@telorceplok8812]

I live in a small town and I can't find a violin teacher. Thank you for posting helpful videos

[@sushmajois7755]

1:27 months 3-6 4:00 months 6-9 9:35 months 9-12

[@MemesDaily]

This is exactly what I needed.Thank you for giving us a rough guide...It helps a lot for people like us who are self teaching violin..love what you are doing❤❤

[@daivaobrien8]

In which country in the country do you live and teach?

[@daivaobrien8]

Your lessons are captivating even to a non musician :). My daughter just started learning violin, so it caught my interest too.

[@rubykish3693]

@@daivaobrien8 I.m playing with my granddaughter and loving it!!

[@denisemoye495]

I’m following your online lessons and in a week, I’m onto the 2&3 finger positions and have been practicing every day....just the difference in a week is astounding. You give me confidence and I’m so excited for where this is leading. Thank you!! I’m excited to get to the end of the first 10 lessons and start the songbook. 🎻

[@Michelle-Smith]

Well. Now I feel dumb.

[@lindafitak]

Hi Alison! You are my Violin Teacher by choice! I have had my violin for about 5 days now, and I’ve been following your tutorials about holding the bow, how to bow, how to hold the violin, and bowing the open strings. I make sure I hold the bow the way you show us, but sometimes, as I’m bowing, I catch myself moving my fingers some… then I just stop and go back to the basics of holding the bow. I want to get to a point where my fingers don’t move when holding the bow… it will take practice… thank you so much for your expertise and excellent teaching! I have been a teacher all my life, and I know a great teacher when I see one. You are one of the best!

[@takvacs]

Would it be enough to just thank you, I don't think so. You're really good at this.

[@jlealister3352]

This is very helpful. I was stuck & dicouraged. Thank you.

[@rubykish3693]

yup.

[@danielcabreraloa5191]

I think that i just found my teacher. 😍 violinists in my city are all divas and their classes are super expensive and not at all passionate for teaching. This program is what I need.

[@janseendiguiseppiThomasMC]

My violin arrives today! Thank you for making these videos! I'll be primarily following your instruction. I have basic music theory knowledge from playing guitar, mandolin, harmonica etc. I've always wanted to learn violin but never had the opportunity. I turn 40 on Saturday, this violin was my present to myself lol.

[@rubykish3693]

I just gave myself a viola.

[@belle8026]

Thank you so much! I’m starting up the violin, and my friend who plays the violin is giving me pointers (like a mini-teacher) but I do want to also learn at home, so I’m not a burden to her, and so I make more progress. This and your guide are incredibly useful, as I am a complete beginner in the violin.

[@Knallbart]

Thank you so, so much! I've had the violin since April but only have played 3-ish months. I am struggeling a little (a lot) with picking it up after a bit of a meet with a brick wall. Not literally, thankfully, haha. I just want you to know how much I have appreciated your videos and exercises. They are incredibly motivating and I still follow them even if I don't really practice anymore (i will though! 😊). So thank you so much, it is incredibly generous of you to share this with us 😊

[@rubykish3693]

nothing to it, just do it, good luck

[@lumachimeireles]

I just received a Violin for my birthday, and I love that, so now I’ll be able to play with my kids 5 and 6 y/o. I’ve been watching your channel for quiet some weeks and I loved it. Starting practice now with the scales. In the other hand you have amazing videos recorded, that I really been into it, day and night, :) when is possible. Kids are using Suzuki, but for me, yours is great. In some point if you have online class, for USA, I probably join it. Thanks, I find, again, an amazing contribution you’re doing on the name of ART & MUSIC, bit it’s another story :) Thanks

[@ed9709]

I recommend Alison's videos to anyone trying to learn piano. I found her videos for beginners the best available on youtube. Best basic lessons for beginners. I personaly learned reading music and music theory from her videos.👍

[@urieluy2025]

Hi Allison! thank you so much for your videos. KZbin videos like yours have helped me achieve my childhood dream of playing the violin. I've been playing for a little over two years and I'm now practicing the Vivaldi Summer and the Bach Violin Sonata 1 Adagio and Fuge. :)

[@rubykish3693]

wow

[@ozichi._.]

I've been playing for about a month and a halve; I wish to get there one day.

[@chavaleah4]

You have helped me tremendously!! I finally made a decision on what violin to buy. And a lot of listening to violins and violinists .... bought a Master by Fiddlerman with Evah Pirazzi Strings and satori rosin complete set up. I have listened to so many of your videos and will continue to do so! However, I believe as a beginner having never played a violin, that I should start with a good teacher that is coming to my house and i am doing just that. My first lesson is April 7th. I can't wait! My violin I should receive today!! I also have been learning the flute for about the last year with lessons off and on, due to health reasons. Keep up the great work you are doing !!!!! You are wonderful!!

[@russcorbett3923]

Thank You so very much !!!! I truly appreciate all of your videos and am thankful for all of your experience and expertise .

[@Chuck8541]

Nice. Just what I needed. Had no idea where I should be, and when.

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

Always articulate, on point and informative. Once again. Fantastique. This is music to my ears. I get so tired of my local Violin teachers completely enwrapped in the Suzuki method; which is for children and parents - NOT adults. I do not need to ask my deceased Mother whether I can learn Violin or not and to have to play twinkle twinkle. Wish they had ABRSM here in the US.

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

Thank you - I worked very hard on this and it took me more time to put together than I would like to admit haha, but it was worth it! I too detest the Suziki method for various reasons.... ABBRSM is in the US and you can take their exams! I have put a few Skype students I had into ABRSM exams in the past. They are dotted about the US, but they are there.

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

@@TheOnlineViolinTutor Par excelence Madame. Très bien. I can tell you have put a lot of work into it. It works and I love it. I will be purchasing the songbooks. I have also previously contributed to your Patreon and will again. Chapeau, Maestra Madame Alison!

[@luvkayakn]

I agree. The beginner violin studies are terrible. I love Allison's series, especially the Gypsy tunes.

[@dennisguddeit9461]

After starting with second finger, I wondered about the tune and just realised,... I played for ten minutes second finger high and should put him low XD. Selfimprovemend is so important and everybody should agree, that progress takes time. We all want to skip to the part we actually get Pros and get disapointed when the next reachable step is just a small one. But that is how it works, right? Building up skills and not rushing trough. Thx for shaering reachable steps with us beginners.

[@LAKSHITBHATNAGAR]

Mam, I started learning Violin on my own following your channel and a few other Indian Violinist to get a feel of Indian Violin Music . I must say .. I won't let you down I promise .🤗❤️

[@everydaynaturalflavors1221]

thank you!!! i'm learning with your videos right now i'm at the 3rd and 4rth finger notes and if it weren't for you i would probably not dared to start too, regular teachers take us so slowly i can't bare it so thank you again, this video and the PDF really help me and i will have it on hand as a i progress

[@mypham2788]

I support all music students learning in any way they can and I support online teachers who transfer their musical knowledge in the best way they can, but with all the subtleties that playing the violin *properly* requires, nothing can replace a teacher in person, and good teachers take you along slowly for a reason. There are more to playing violin than just making the right sounds. One extremely important thing is to make those sounds with total relaxation of fingers, hands, and arma. I for example can play Gounod’s Ave Maria with “good” intonation and vibratos and all, but my Juilliard trained teacher is returning me to doing basic scales with fingers “between” the string producing terrible scratchy sounds and all just to train the hands to relax and not clamp on the notes, something that I would have never figured out on my own. That and tons of other subtle techniques that can only be observed, taught, and learned in person, otherwise one would forever remains a “hobby” violinist. So keep on playing and do your best, but do get a good teacher in person if that’s an option for you.

[@isaiahmcclure8894]

I've coming to the end of my first month, practicing with a teacher once a week and practicing everyday by myself does WONDERS

[@Michelle-Smith]

Do you take Allison’s course with a teacher?

[@lydiarodriguez8880]

I am 12 and nervous yet excited for learning the violin I am ordering my violin tomorrow without your videos I would’ve never even looked at buying a violin thank you for your videos!!!

[@attackofthemosquito6228]

Hello. I am exactly at the same situation as you were when you posted this. Did you actually teach yourself the violin. If yes, could you tell me more about your progress and repertoire so far? Thanks

[@jakesaffert8767]

I would like to just say thank you for all your lessons and videos! They are a big help for us learning from home.

[@janapennington7567]

Awesome video! And all your videos are! So appreciate all the time and energy you put into each of your education videos! I would be so lost without them! I’m inspired by all your videos and love learning the violin with your help! Thank you!

[@sissaspadone312]

Thank you so much for all your work! I started 4 days ago and I’m totally in love with your videos and with my new violin 🥰 thank you 🙏🏻 you’re an amazing inspiration 🥰

[@lh3556]

I am also very happy with my Violin. I'm also an adult beginner but already having my first violin 2 months. It's very tricky sometimes teaching yourself the stuff but I still love my violin and as a 2 monthler I'm already way more trained than Alison expects from 1-3 months, I am even playing more complicated pieces for a beginner. I hope you also won't lose the passion for the violin and also wishing you all the best 😊 with the right amount of passion you will master the violin 🤘

[@patriciasampson9317]

Thank you. I've been learning viola for about a year but my teacher thought I should learn different because adult, I have been stuck with Scarborough fair (unaware it existed before I got the music) the whole time and for some reason still can't get finger placement right for the notes -eyeroll- This at least gives me some guidance on what I should be focusing on, guess it's back to square one for me.

[@cfrost87]

Make sure you are practicing scales exercises in the key of that piece. It will help.

[@maayanlevintal7991]

I am super jealous of new players. They just progress so quickly! (When they practice). As someone who has been playing for nine years, progressing at this point is much harder and time consuming.

[@murraykriner9425]

Sounds a very reasonable set of goals, and feel that much of what your offer in leveling within a quarter or half portions of a year are tractable and fluid enough that many would find some satisfaction at playing in the fourth or fifth segment of the training. Thank you for giving a brief overdraft of the course work expected from the pupil. Have a very happy new year.

[@janiceallan2981]

This is brilliant Alison! So helpful! Thank you so much! X

[@blackbird7005]

You are clear and give a comprehensive outline on what and how to play. Thanks.

[@myviolinprogresschannel1209]

my gosh i am way behind D: i looked at that Fiocco's Allegro and listened to it on youtube and there is no way i could pull that off!

[@wendee5116]

First of all I want to thank you for putting out all these vidoes. I still remember that about 3 years ago when I was planning on buying a violin I looked at your vidoes and once I got it I continued to watch your videos to teach myself which I must say were very helpful. For a while I was teaching myself but eventually I found a violin teacher. I'd say that for the first year of learning was when I tried the most but around my sophomore year in high school I started slipping up and I wouldn't practice at much. It was only not practicing but my grades weren't the best and I wasnt interested in a lot of things I used to like. Anyways now I'm a senior in high school and I guess you could say that Ive been playing the violin for 2 years and some months but for about a year I wasn't trying my best. Right now I haven't practiced for almost 2 months and it's because I've been busy with school but today I tried playing and I feel like I have not accomplished much that I wasted so much time because I don't even know how to do simple things and now I don't even know if I should start playing again. I don't really know what to do so I wanted some advice

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

I would just go back to what you were doing and start there. As for time and effort, only you can decide that and sort that. If you have lots going on and can’t practise, then there isn’t much point as you can’t learn by playing for a few days then nothing for a month. Start again when you feel ready to commit

[@wendee5116]

Okay thank you so much

[@onreflection]

Thanks for all the fab tutorials and advice you are posting. I'm a beginner and am progressing through your videos and really getting a lot out of it,,, thanks!!

[@daveylocker8]

Luv ya Allison, thank you for helping me learn violin. Spending quite a bit of time watching you these days.

[@elizaanders3844]

Thank you! You answered a lot of my questions in this video.

[@reneemoorefrost4871]

Thanks for the encouragement

[@MaxMerrier]

Thank you so much coach for these indications! God bless you more!

[@manefields]

What i would find quite helpful would be if you had an app of some sort where the sound of each fret of the violin is displayed correctly. It could be a simple video too. I am saying this because i always find myself practicing where the frets are before practicing the pieces themselves. Some people would say to place stickers but i believe that once you take them out the ear would still need to understand if the notes are played correct and also you don't have stickers for 2nd and 3rd position(i mean playing all the notes of first position higher in the violin). I always find myself wanting to practice all the first position notes before i play the pieces in your book so i go to another video just to hear and play the basic notes and get that ''feeling''' of how the note sounds right on my fingers. Cause you know that each violin is slightly different and each human's fingers are unique so the player himself would have to ''well tune himself on the violin :P''. I am saying all this because if you build an app that would include the correct sound of all the frets notes ,the # (etc. etc.) of all positions, we online and with tutor players would have a solid point of reference to train and build strong habits each one with his own way.

[@SecondActwithElle]

At 54, I decided to learn Violin. Bought an inexpensive Mendini from Amazon and started last Spring...kind of put it down after a couple of weeks, but picked it up again about 3 Weeks ago and am now on Lesson 8. I have become a bit practice obsessed. Not setting particular time goal just playing as much as I want, which on weekends seems to be all day on and off and every evening when I get home from work. Can you practice too much? Also, I ordered the Fiddlerman Artist (a Christmas treat to self) to replace my $100 Mendini. Thank you so much for your lessons and for the Violin Reviews!

[@donnawilson3745]

Laura Hudson I just received a Mendini and I’m already saving for a better violin

[@henrypagan6657]

Laura Hudson don’t give up I’m 51 and love it having fun playing and looking at her videos.

[@pinkroomviolin1344]

Thank you so much for this! ❤️😊

[@jamesholt3232]

Been watching your vids for a long time now, and can`t help but ask how many people you have working for you or assisting in all these vids. Hard to believe you`re doing all this on your own. At any rate, many thanks for your efforts.

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

OMG! I would LOVE an army of people helping me, but sadly the only people who help me are: me, me and me! I have been doing everything myself since i started my channel in 2010. I honestly don't know how I ever found the time!

[@jamesholt3232]

Alison,...I have to say you, you and you as well are doing a fantastic job.

[@rajx82]

I love your channel, thanks for these helpful videos!

[@kalgeriax1016]

I think one more thing that is important for us who self taught is that, try to search a song that can keep you interest to play Violin. Sure you will butchered the song, but better than you lost interest playing violin. Unlike having teachers that prepare things you need to do, you had to search yourself and it can be tedious. So get a song you like, try to search easy version. Idk Like "he is a pirate" or " Hallelluyah" or anime opening.

[@hamidrezadelsouzbahri]

Thank you so much ......

[@FiddlingwithmyWhistle]

wow, great

[@gie8814]

Starting learning ❤ ❤ love your videos

[@shonithgerald4652]

Hi ma’am, My name is Shonith Gerald Miranda....I m 25 years old. Actually I always wanted to learn and play Violin because Violin has always been something which makes me happy and energetic whenever I hear it. It feels really sad that I didn’t get enough chances to learn it or play it and I was like thinking that this won’t be happening for me. It’s been only 2 months since I came to notice your videos regarding violin and all of them are too good and really helpful. Now I have decided to learn Violin no matter how hard it may be because now that’s the only things which brings my happiness to the highest. And, just wanted to ask you Ma’am Whether I am too late to start a new beginning or should I do what makes me happy???

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

Its never too late as there is no time limit on playing an instrument, even to a professional level.

[@shonithgerald4652]

Thank you so much ma’am.

[@youssefhassan3072]

So... How did it go? I just started last week and I am already frustrated for not being able to play open strings.

[@ro_ber_to]

A similar video for the piano? Thanks 😉

[@shrimaniks5223]

Thank you so much Your lessons are very helpful

[@Dakilangmanok]

I am a concert level pianist just starting out on violin, most of these lists assume you know nothing about music. My main problem is just working on a path to playing the music I want. I don't quite have an understanding of what the 'easy' pieces are outside of the Suzuki books. The lists I find usually start of with those and end with them.

[@qltygrl3187]

Tyrion101 same. I want to be able to play something other than twinkle little star for weeks.

[@yareps]

Wow, thanks!

[@bekbannister]

This is so useful thank you!

[@asmaa5463]

thank you so much this is so helpful❤️

[@lukemanriquez5236]

That was a great video. Learned a lot. I do have two questions though that maybe you can help me with. 1) At what point or time should a student remove finger tapes, if they are using them? And 2) When should a student stop playing in the middle of the bow only, and start using bow division? Ive been playing for six months and just up against these situations

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

1. tapes should be removed as soon as is possible but not too soon that you rely on them. When you start to feel you are ignoring them, remove them. 2. you would have been doing this right from the start. I teach my students to use all the bow so it isnt an issue when moving on - so i guess you should start to do this asap ideally.

[@lukemanriquez5236]

@@TheOnlineViolinTutor Thanks for that information. Ive been playing 6 months and just purchased a new violin, as well as on the verge of finishing my 1st method book. I haven't put finger tapes on my new violin and found that i rely heavily them. I been practising a lot to a tuner lately without tapes and can now see the importance of intonation. Hopefully things will get easier. 😁

[@Zoutsteen]

WOW miss Alison, tyvm.

[@PeterJohnson76]

I've been playing violin 2 days, and guitar on and off for over 25 years.

[@tangoalpha1091]

I feel terrible. I still haven't picked up my violin that was gifted to me over 2 years ago...

[@iainshaw795]

Thank you very much for this video - I was wondering if my progress was okay and this will give me a good idea about it. I've actually being watching your videos and using your songs books right from the start - right from your video on choosing a violin- I went with the Stentor Conservatoire I should make a progress video to show how I'm getting on using your lessons and song books.

[@daisyhinojosa23]

Amazing insight!!

[@thatnerd7351]

Thank you so much ^^

[@athossalazar7134]

I think I'm pretty advanced if compared to your scale. I have 11 months of playing and I can play some complex pieces, like Bach 2 sonata or viteli chaccone( this one I'm learning). I can do a pretty decent vibratto too, I think. Of course this can be justified with endless hours of practice all days. I have a lot of free time, so since I got my violin I play it at least 1:30 hours in a day.

[@teasokolovska8099]

You must have talent and passion for the violin I started violin a few months ago and I would say that i’m not that bad myself but I still need to practise some stuff

[@athossalazar7134]

@@teasokolovska8099 yes, i have a lot of passion for the instrument, but i think i have no talent, just practice.

[@melissaayes3864]

I find this video very usefull. Thank you.

[@Tusharhappyandenjoying]

Thank you.

[@sanasiddiqi2054]

Thank you for this

[@tammylaronde8593]

Great video. It's nice to have an idea of where your progress should be, approximately. I can't look at sheet music. I've tried to look at it and I could feel an aura start. (Photosensitive Epilepsy. This type of epilepsy can also involve patterns.)

[@1966Manjit]

Very generous with your knowledge and tips Alison... I play the sitar and have good ears and intonation ability.. I wonder how hard it will be.. In played to grade 2 in junior school..

[@matteoamistoso834]

Hi maam #earlysquad!!

[@withsoodiipa3873]

There are so much expensive violin classes available here. So I want to start by myself

[@bidishasharma9210]

Thank you so much ma'am😊

[@rubaabdul7931]

You are my herooooo 🌷🎻

[@Zxouf873]

Thank you heaps ♥️☺️🥳

[@lin._.1801]

Thank you so much😄

[@carmenfreeman693]

Thank you. 🙏

[@andyryan22]

Finally bit the bullet and bought my Stentor Student 2 Violin 😀. Just need to save up a bit more and get my last couple of accessories and get started. 1 question I have about the printouts to go along with the first 10 lessons. Are they pdf files? I currently do not have a laptop so I will need to try and do it from my phone.

[@PerfectCutByAlexandruLetu]

I really like you and your video 👏👏👏

[@jasonrencureg4363]

I am self taught and its kinda challenging for me

[@neea1526]

I'm getting a violin soon and I'll learn to play myself. With the help of your videos of course! While waiting to get my violin I've been playing the guitar and my left hand fingertips hurt because I played too long and the thinnest strings. It's probably gonna happen with the violin too so what should I do so it doesn't hurt? There's no marks or anything it's like the nerves that hurt. I only feel it when I press my fingertips on something especially on the strings if I try to play again. It's a bit better now but a few days back I couldn't play at all.

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

Are you saying your fingers hurt when you play the violin? Sounds like you are pressing down way too hard as there should be no pain or calluses when playing the violin at all.

[@HummingBlackGuy]

it is actually a lot easier to press strings on a violin, especially compared to an acoustic guitar (at least from my experience).

[@GeldorfMcleod]

my neighbours hurt when I play the violin. and I never solved that one just stick to the guitar and the headphones . but the fingers shouldn't get sore on the violin. one thing not to worry about.

[@mcarthneylaron8582]

It doesn’t cause me pain on my fingers while playing the violin compared to guitar.. Your issue will be holding the violin, posture, bow hold, vibrato technique on the violin is very different from the guitar. The violin is also fretless. But I’m having fun playing it. God bless

[@neea1526]

@@HummingBlackGuy Oh I definitely noticed that!

[@panwadca8125]

Thanks Alis

[@Sandra-kk1sr]

Are you planning to do one for the piano? I think it would be very helpful for those of us who are going through your piano course!!!

[@Sandra-kk1sr]

Never mind I got my answer from looking at the comments below lol

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

Yes I am.

[@anwar4080]

you should do this for the piano as well!! appreciate it thanks!

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

Yes - its on its way!

[@alishacuddy2473]

Also, given the timeline you've given when would you classify a player as intermediate and advance levels?

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

This video will answer your question: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzahnajoZqfmrc

[@dodomayana8608]

What ABRSM exam level would I be able to attend after following and mastering perfectly your book and videos of the 0-12 months? SECONDLY, Do you have similar pdf guide for where to be with Piano?

[@debralearose8764]

One of my problems is i forget to BREATH when playing as im so concentrated on bowing straight & maintain the Sam pressure with my finger on each note!! What can i do. It seems to be the third thing i need to remember to do. A real problem for me any tips! HELP!!!

[@rubykish3693]

Have fun with your violin.

[@annaairahala9462]

I've been subscribed for a bit planning on picking up the violin for a while and may finally have the chance to really soon. My one problem is that I still haven't decided between violin or viola. Which do you think would be better to start with? How transferable are the skills from one to the other? I've heard that many do violin at a young age mostly due to the size, but size shouldn't be an issue at this point. I also would love to perform in groups or orchestras at some point however I also would love to learn some solo pieces for my own pleasure. The problem with that is that it's easier to do violin in an orchestra and the like (or so I've heard) but I prefer the sound of the viola for many solo pieces.

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

I would forget about everything and just learn what you want to learn or you will always resent it. It doesn’t matter where you want to play as in an orchestra for example as that may never happen for example, so play what you want to play and just be happy. Sounds like you are leaning towards the viola...

[@edwardgo7744]

Thankful i found your channel. I just bought my violin a few days ago. I am struggling with bow and left hand coordinating and finding the right notes with my fingers. Not sure if i'm hitting it right but i am having fun learning. Hurts my ears a little at the start and am tasting a bit of rosin dust in my mouth. :D

[@IamPriyankaSoni]

Hi Alison, could you make a video on different bowing styles?

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

These are covered in my '1-30 Violin Course' in lessons 21-30.

[@IamPriyankaSoni]

@@TheOnlineViolinTutor Thanks for the information Alison. 🙂

[@iWillUseMyOwnName]

Hi Alison, do you have some recommendation or opinion how long the Stentor II violin could be used in general? I started to think about that 3-6 month period you talked in the video. I started the violin with the Stentor II and having played it about 9 months now, it keeps making a scratching noise all the time (I've been assuming that it is only my bad bowing technique), but could it be time to upgrade, as changing the strings to Dominants and upgrading the bow (carbon fiber) haven't been helping and I have been trying to focus on the right bowing technique..? Mostly I'm self-taught: I've been watching your videos (I'm very grateful for them) and on the side been practicing with Suzuki books.. at the end of book 2 now (however played some 3rd book pieces occasionally).

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

Yes - it probably is time tp upgrade. These cheap student violins really do only last so long before you literally outgrow them. Because they are poorly set up where the string action (distance of strings from fingerboard), peg box and bridge has not been properly thought out, these are all the main factors that can make or break your playing from here on in. You want to look for something properly set up and properly made by an actual person as opposed to a 'branded' one that has rolled off the factory line.

[@iWillUseMyOwnName]

Thank you, so the search begins.. :)

[@angelicosmith5273]

thanks this is really help full can you make a video on notes and reading music I can play first position well and I know a few notes I second position when I see them but I am starting to run into 3rd position and I cant read them and play them cause I don't know the finger positions that correspond with them.

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

Did you download the free pdf as its all in there.

[@reaphics9978]

Hi Allison, I've been watching some of your 'how to videos' for a while now and I just started learning how to play the violin with weekly lessons. Is there any advice for what I should be doing or looking out for. I'd like to play the violin well as soon as possible, thank you so much.

[@shailebeth]

Is a fiddle made differently than a violin? I heard that the bridge on a fiddle is much flatter than one on a violin? I want to make sure that when I get a violin it’s not built like a fiddle. I started out taking fiddle lessons but I changed my mind to learning violin because I love violin music better than I do fiddle. My other teacher taught me to hold the bow with my thumb on the bottom of the frog. He said I could hold it differently later on when I was ready,(i guess that’s because I am left handed). I didn’t even know how to hold it appropriately until I started watching you tube videos. I have just started watching your videos and I’m excited to get on the right track this time. I really don’t think I was being taught properly, I know every teacher has their differences though.

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

Fiddle and violin are the same instrument. As far as I’m aware. People flattening the bridge might be because they want to hit other strings on purpose(?) I’m not convinced on that though... As for holding the bow and your thumb under the frog, that couldn’t be any more wrong - even for a beginner? I have heard of that before, but still for a beginner it’s wrong on so many levels and only hinders your learning. There is no reason for a student not to start off by holding the bow correctly. I would advise you go through my video lessons and sort of start again - if you will. Forget what you have learned previously and start again.

[@shailebeth]

The Online Piano and Violin Tutor Thank you so much! And yes, I have been following your bow hold technique! So far so good.

[@alishacuddy2473]

Is there a website or video you suggest that can show or list what techniques should be learned at what stages? For example, months 1-3: bow hold, open strings Months 6-8: colle

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

This video? Bow hold and open strings are the basics and as I said in this video, I can only speak for MY videos and my books and this is what I teach and when and also when professionally, I think you should be learning these things. Colle bowing would be learned a good few years into playing as it’s a very advanced technique. If you go to another website, they may tell you differently.

[@vikramtanwar6912]

Hi Allison, Great explanation in setting up a progress path. You mentioned to get a good violin after 3rd month. The electric violins fascinates me a lot. Will it be a good choice to get one of those or acoustic ones are more preferable to get the vibe and feel?

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

An electric violin should be bought in addition to a good acoustic violin - not to replace one as they are not quite the same as acoustic violins. You should not use them to learn on.

[@daveylocker8]

The supplementary electric is the one you would use for recording in home studio right? I have both, and have put a cheap, stick on piezo pickup on the acoustic, and it's fun to add effects like vibrato and reverb with, but not good enough to record with I don't think. The electric is less scratch with better effect result I've found.

[@aroasantiago4134]

This is great, thank you! :) could you please make a review of the Otto Joseph Kier 55 Orchestra? I am thinking of buying it (I do not have access to Cecilio) thank you soooo much! :)

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

If the company sends me one to review then I will.

[@lifewithjimmy4389]

Hi I love your videos I have been playing for a little over a month now I wanted to ask you a question in this video you said that if you’re playing 3 to 6 months and you still sounds scratchy and you’re not progressing it could be a time to maybe invest in a new violin. I was wondering why you wouldn’t suggest that we try getting better strings first or a better bow? Do you think maybe we should try that first? I’m just asking I have a lot of faith in you and I will do whatever you suggest because in my eyes you are amazing and you really know what you’re doing. Please let me know if we should just skip the strings and new bow and maybe just get the new violin if things aren’t sounding and progressing the way they should.❤️🎻

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

New strings and/or bow will not bet the issue - it will be the violin. The build, the set up, the wood, the bridge, the sound post, the string action. All these aspects hinder you greatly when starting out and not enough people realise its because they are trying to learn on a super cheap violin. Putting better strings on a poor violin will not suddenly make the scratching disappear - how or why would it?

[@lifewithjimmy4389]

The Online Piano & Violin Tutor I don’t know...... I was just thinking maybe a combination between a bad bow and cheap strings might make a difference. I came upon a violin by pure luck it was handed down to me from a relative and when I took it to the violin store by our house the guy there who actually makes violins said it was a pretty good one not a great one. The lady that he worked with said they sell violins and the prices start at 600 so I imagine what they sell,I it’s quite a well-made one for that price . I’m not afraid to purchase a new one but I just don’t want to get over my head if it’s just something that could be fixed. For all I know it could be me but I’m pretty sure I don’t sound that bad LOL I’ve only been playing for a month and I have been watching your videos and really making sure I’m doing everything right for a beginner and it’s just scratchy and I did notice my bow hairs are very thin. I’m getting a new bow today so I’ll see if that makes a difference but please tell me I know the prices range and varies but what would be a decent amount to spend on a decent violin? Any help would be greatly appreciated😃❤️🎻 my intonation is good I know the notes... etc. 😃

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

Well its probably you by the sounds of it. You have been at it a month which is nothing - and that month may be . you playing 7 hours a day or 7 minutes one day per week - I dont know, but its all relative. I would give it more time as 1 month is not long enough to assess whether you really do have a problem. or its the violin. Sounds like its you at this stage (sorry lol).

[@lifewithjimmy4389]

The Online Piano & Violin Tutor I don’t know I’ll tell you I’m having a new bow delivered to my house today so after I try it out I’ll let you know. LOL

[@lifewithjimmy4389]

Good news for me I got my new bow today in the mail and it has made a big difference. I’m back in business as they say. 😃❤️👌👏🎻🙏

[@KevinGoehler]

How much does one approximately practice each day? To follow this progression. 😊

[@suzygiacobone]

The link to the PDF says "under review"... several of your links now give this message on patreon... can this be fixed? Thank you so much for all the content you provide!! SO helpful for beginners. You're a violin angel

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

We are no longer with Patreon as we have had ongoing issues with them for some time now. I have a new website on its way which will be up and running this month. All links will be added to my new website soon.

[@suzygiacobone]

@@TheOnlineViolinTutor Ok, bummer about the issues, but that’s wonderful! I hope the new website is smooth and easy for you. I will check back. Thanks for your reply!