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Is it too late to learn a musical instrument? Am I too old to play Violin-My Experience + Giveaway
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I always wanted to play a musical instrument but was told by many that I am too old. You see I was a ballet dancer, not a violinist and that was it. I have never played an instrument as a kid and almost everyone told me it is too late to start now. Well, almost six years ago, I thought I'd give it a try. I did it for me and that was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
In this video I share my experience of learning a musical instrument as an adult and give tips on how to start learning an instrument.
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I want to play the violin so badly, i thought i was too old, but see people from 60 years old here. I am 16, so this gave me some confidence.
Hi Kayla, I am glad my story gave you confidence! You are definitely not too old!!!! 16 is a wonderful age to try new things. If you always dremt about playing violin, go for it. I started much older and absolutely love it 😊❤
@@ShyLama Reallyy? Did you take lessons or did you learn it by yourself? Lessons are quite expensive so i'm wondering if i'm able to learn it by myself!
@@kaylasunny7160 I took lessons once a week with a teacher, but you can definitely start learning on your own. I recommend taking two - three lessons at the beginning, so the teacher can show you the basics on how to hold the violin and the bow and what book is best to buy to learn from. From there you can progress on your own. There are many CZcams videos that go through basics that you can learn from ☺️
Me too, I’ve had mine since I was six and literally never really touched it. I really want to get into now
it is late. to play violin at the first class level you should start at 3.
I'm 37 and my violin arrives tomorrow. Never even held one before. My dream isn't to become professional, it's to learn something new and enjoy the ride.
I'm 39 and started violin 6 months ago. Its difficult but very rewarding!
I'm 36 and started last week... I've learned 3 songs so far... going good...
Are u good at it now???
@@Sugunanopp I am on guitar 🤣🤣
Are you still on guitar or moved to piano? lol
Just think of a person who is 35 years old and plays since he was five... that means that he has been playing for 30 years. Now think that he has been practicing one hour a day. So 365×30=10,950... Now let's assume that you are 35 and have been playing since you were 25 for three hours a day... So you have been playing for 10 years.. 3×10×365=10,950... exactly the same. No bad huh? So, it's all about practice and dedication.
Thank you for that scenario. There's hope for me at 63! LOL.
Finger dexterity is important with instruments. After age 12 it’s harder to develop, it’s like speaking a language. You can learn and play well but you’ll never be a pro
@@ohwiseone142 i play the guitar will that help?
Optimistic thought :) But what about brain plasticity
Thank you for explaining this way. I've been planning to start learning but hesitated as I'm 23 years old already..You give me hope. :)
I don't play the violin, but I am a piano professor... and let me tell you something... NONE of my students in my music school will ever play like a girl I had private classes with for 3 years... I loved working with her... She was so dedicated and wonderful... In 3 years she played things I could only dream of my students playing. So.. it's all about dedication and loving what you do. I always wanted to play the violin, but when I was 5, there were no more space in my school for violin students... it was full... and as my mother was a piano professor in that same music school, I started playing piano there. And I love it, but violin was always my unfulfilled dream. I might start learning it now. I am only 26, so.... I hope I can do it :)) you gave me hope
Thank you so much for sharing your story!!! You absolutely right, it all comes down to dedication and perseverance. I used to worry what others will think and what if I am horrible at playing violin, but once I started I have never regretted it! You have a great foundation and already miles ahead of other adult players like myself just because you understand music theory :) I have a friend who is a professional player and just picked up a violin (he is 37). He absolutely loves it, although he gets frustrated often because he is so good at reading music but can't play yet :) It is quite funny to watch him, he will practice violin for 15-20 min, then will get frustrated with his inability to play past twinkle-twinkle, switch to piano and play some super hard piece to boost his confidence, back to violin....hahahaha
You are ONLY 26!!! You have time to not only learn violin, but to get very good at it!!!
You will. If you was even 80, I would tell you can. Cause When it comes to love, age doesn't matter💙
You can and you will do it in the best way ever , cause you have that musician pure love 💙
Wish you best💙
@@ShyLama thank you for these words :) haha I guess that is how I will feel when I start playing the violin :) I listen to a lot of violin classical pieces and I so badly want to play them... I hope I will have enough will-power to practice it like I have for my piano 😊 I am a piano professor and accompanist, but whenever I hear violin I just melt 😍😍😍😍 but I love my piano so so much 😊
I’m 42 and I just started violin a fcouple months ago
did you played ? what happened?
I'm 15 and I've always wanted to pick up an instrument but I get discouraged so fast whenever I see 10 year olds running around playing better than I probably ever will. Thank you for this
It’s something you learn to deal with the older you get
I'm 20 years old and this definitely helped me and gave me confidence to go for it . thanx !!!!
You are connected any musical instruments Before?
never say it's too late... i said that when I was 20... now I'm 25... if I have learned since then, I'd habe been a professional Flute player by now!
I'm turning 20 this month! I'm planning to buy ukulele
@@evie9629 I got my ukulele when I turned 20 this year and I made such a big progress even though I never played any instrument before! It’s a cute instrument :>
I started playing e-guitar (classic rock) when I was 18. I'm now 25, and I've never ever heard someone say that you're too old to start playing guitar.
I just started playing violin 2 months ago, which introduced me to the classical/orchestral music world. There seems to be this huge competitive altitude going on. Which is such a shame...
What happened to just playing for fun? Not everyone has to become a professional virtuoso, and win music awards. That's not the point of music!
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi The guitar is sort of the working class of the instrument world, the violin is the 1%, metaphorically and sometimes literally. I do my best to not let the elitism of the ivory tower get me down. Like you said Music is for ALL to enjoy not just those who have been privileged to have started before you.
I've noticed that with classical musicians there tends to be a LOT of elitism and gatekeeping
I feel so much regret for quitting as a kid....
Don't beat yourself up. It is never too late to start again. Looking back I wish I did a lot of things when I was a kid, but we can not go back, so no point dwelling on it. I am doing everything I want now :)
Me too 😔
You should. You threw away a chance most of us never get
Me too.. if I don't quit at the age of 15 I'd have more time..its 6 years ago
I quit school band because I did not like my instrument. Violin was not available in school or I would have loved to play it. Only way I could get into it is if parents bought me one and paid for lessons and we were broke :/ A music teacher in middle school once brought in her cello to show the class, and I was crushed when she wouldn't even let me try bowing it. String instruments always interested me but my parents looked down on things they thought were for 'rich people'. When I told my parents I wanted to play as a kid they made fun of me. So now I am starting in my 20s.
Definitely not too old. I started at the age of 38, and I’m still having fun. I think the most important thing is having fun playing the musical instrument, and not put too much pressure on yourself to become a concert performer or whatever. Learning a new instrument is fun, and nothing should stop anyone from pursuing that dream.
Hi Shy,
I'm turning 60 this December and I needed some encouragement whether to attempt learning to play an instrument. My options are very limited because I am missing my index finger and part of my thumb on my right hand due to an accident when I was younger. I recently discovered the aerophone which is a wind synth instrument. The major advantage is the you can set it up to play it only with the left hand. It's designed much like a saxophone as far as fingering is concerned and which I always want to play. Im still in the research phase at present, but I pretty convinced at this point that I will make a purchase soon. Your video was helpful with my decision process, so thanks.
Hi Terry, thank you so much for sharing your story!!! I love your determination. I would recommend finding a teacher at the beginning even if it is just for a couple of lessons. I found that without a teacher I just had no idea where to start as an adult beginner and felt very overwhelmed. The teacher helped me to organize my thoughts and showed me the way to practice every day without feeling overwhelmed and discouraged :) I would love for you to come back and share your progress with us. If you need a bit of motivation always feel free to send a message or a comment!
I am 63 years old and started learning to play the violin 3 years ago. I still sound much like a beginner:-( It is very difficult and I was ready to give up! So it was very helpful to hear your video! Thank you for taking the time to encourage adult students and older adults like myself :-)
i am 60 and learning violin, very rewarding
Nice video. I'm 16 and still learning how to ride a bike :(
this was cute 😭❤️ I hope you've made it!!
Sandy Dreams Big me too
Have you learned ?
I have a 50+ year old friend who learned how to skate last year. He was hesitant at first because of his age and what people might think of him, but gave it a try. It was slow and painful at first, but he kept going and learned it. Not only that, but, nowadays, he is rollerskating with 2-3 of his friends, who have started learning because of him too. They're all doing great and posting videos/pics + are HEALTHIER now. :)
i am 18 this year and i really wanted to play piano since i was a kid, but my dad was against it, so now i really wanna start piano. thanks for motivating me, i was really lost when everybody was saying you can't play when you're old.
Exactly the same.
i've been through the same, my dad didn't want me to play any instruments when i was a kid. now i'm 18 as well and i really want to learn the violin.
These are my plans after I move out. I will do everything I can't do now.
But sadly, that time is three years from now. And they are getting about as unsupportive of my hobbies as one can get without force. They just keep chanting," Get into a good university then do what you want to"
My parents are also against it they said that music can't feed you.
i started learning the violin last year at age 32 and i'm so happy i did, i get sooo much enjoyment out of it. i started on a whim, i barely even knew what a violin was, i just saw a Taylor Davis video and thought to myself "wow that sounds pretty, i've been lately feeling like i need a hobby, maybe i'll do that as my hobby." my first teacher loved having an adult student, but he retired 4 months in and i got moved to a teacher who really thought adult students are a waste of time, just kind of sneered at me the first few lessons, and i almost dropped teachers and went to self learning but thankfully he has decided i can be taught. and definitely the recital i have been in was really awkward. i felt kind of like a fool going on stage after mostly a bunch of 10-year-olds. thankfully they all messed up several times. if they had all played beautifully like little prodigies i think i might have bowed out!
Haha that's awesome you did a recital! I would love to play professionally at a recital one day!
That's me! I am 32 and want to pick up a hobby and on a whim I think I'll try out the violin! I remember being in awe of a cello when I visited a music school (and was allowed to try it out once) but since we already had a piano at home, I learnt that instead. Never loved it though. So we'll see how that goes. If I don't like it... well, at least I gave it a try.
@@Sky2Mina Just rent a violin and there is no way you will regret it, even if you change your mind later on! It's such a satisfying instrument to play, the way it feels like an extension of you. I wish so much I had started as a kid!
Learning is never about age, it’s about whether you have passion for it and devote yourself into it! It’s easy for children to learn anything, but not everyone has the resources to learn everything when you are young. So never stop learning until you die!
Im actually 15 y/o and I've only recently got interested in violin. In my whole life I was never interested in any musical instruments. When I got inspired and saw how beautiful the sound produced by the violin is I fell in love but because I know nothing about music I was very discourage and wanted to give up (I mean I dont even know how to read music notes) but this video really help me to gain back my courage. Now the only problem is I don't even have the money to buy a violin and pay for lessons T^T.
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@@f5b_16_yalenalee5 Aww thanks.. Good to know im not the only one :D I actually found someone else who is one year older and is going to learn violin with me when all of this is over but my parents are still struggling with finance so I'll have to wait a bit more longer till I get a violin T^T
omg, I graduated with applied geology now thinking of learning violin, gonna have my first lesson next week. weee
DuduTheDoraAmon so how are the lesson going?? 🙂
I think you are never to old for learning a instrument. I know a lot of people who start learning an instrument as a senior.
Last year, with 29 I buyed my first instrument and now I have three. I am not good, but I never regretted my choice.
Been playing guitar 15 years... Today at 27, I purchased my first violin. Let the journey begin!
Let me know your progress
Good luck btw
Good luck!
I know people who started learning violin at 18 and started playing professionally by 23. It all depends on quality of practice coupled with steadfastness and honesty.
I'm 34 and my gf is 36. We just got our violin and viola in the mail and are ready to learn. Thanks for the inspiration!
iSpitboxer how’s it going. I’m thinking of starting out at 31 and I know nothing right now lol
I'm planning to start soon as well although already 34 as well
Yay for those of us who are in our 30s and are just learning how to play violin! :)
A year later... how did it go?
@@pw2068 not good for me but my gf has gotten good at Violin. I have too many hobbies and passions. Jack of all trades master of like 1 or 2. Lol
From the video creator group as well! I have a very musical background, and I teach drumming (I’ve been drumming for 17 years.)I cannot stress how important music theory is! It will save a lot of frustration down the road.Also yes, don’t let the negativity get to you! You’re understanding that what you play needs improvement, not a lot of my students understand that. Keep up the great work!!💕
Hi Kelsey, thank you so much for your comment!!! I think being in a professional ballet school for most of my life taught me a great deal of discipline. I know that to be good at something it takes a lot of practice and grind work that most don't see. In ballet, performing was always the easiest part, it is the practicing and countless hours of exercising, stretching, etc that was the hard part. I approach learning violin the same way, only practice will make me better, it is tough but it is a necessary evil :)
I'm 28 years old. I'm selft-taught in guitar playing. Been playing for 15 years as a hobby though. I'm not best at it, but it was really fun. In a few days, I will start my violin lessons. I'm really scared and also excited. Your video really helps me boost my morale for a bit. 💜
Ive been listening to alot of classical music lately and i've always told myself that i hope that in my next life that my parents push me to play the piano or violin. I am 34 and I am hungry to learn so I figured why not now then wait for the next life
I am 50 years old and I am tackling the violin and cello. They are beautiful instruments. 🎻
52, Started viola during the quarantine (March 2019). I love to learn! I am enjoying it immensely.
Violin is my favorite instrument ever it’s so beautiful.
I definitely agree with all of Shy's pointers. Music Theory has certainly been one area that I am lacking. My background; played a clarinet in High School Band, got too cool for band and quit (bad decision). Fast forward 40 years, purchased a Bass Clarinet and been taking private lessons the last 5-6 years. It is fun making music even if it's a real simple piece. Would recommend trying out different instruments; woodwinds, brass or percussion. Choose the one that you like the feel and the SOUND. There isn't an easy instrument out there! they all have their challenges. Playing an instrument opens a whole new world to you; attendance at symphonies, community bands, attending performances internationally (I've been to performances in Belgium and Poland). Music is a universal language.
Its never too late. When you come back to playing, There's always a comeback. Trust me, Dear. The more you practice and focus, The Better the success you're going. Take a deep breath, Concentrate, and go with the flow. And when you need help from a violin expert, There's always help near you.
I wanted to play violin since I was a kid but did't have time. My mother has told me that after college I can start violin lessons. If everyrhing goes well I will finish college in 3 years, at 24. I hope that it isn't too late...
I am 47 years old and just learning to play the violin. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for years but with work, three kids and all of their activities I knew I never had time to put into like I needed to learn to play and play good. Now my kids are grown, my work schedule is mostly part time so I have the time. As you said some think I am crazy because of my age but I didn’t let that discourage me. I’ve only been taking lessons for two months and I can see and hear some improvements. My goal is to get really good within three years since I really don’t have 10 years to just learn and get better. I know I can and will do it.
Also, thanks for the tip about recitals. She told me I don’t have to but after your advice I can see where it will push me even harder to improve. So thanks for that because I hadn’t looked at it that way.
I’m 16 years old, I used to play the violin but gave it up when I was 11. I never really saw the point in playing it and I always saw practicing as a chore or work. Now that I’m a bit older I want to start learning the violin again as I have regained my passion for it, thank you for this video it really helped👍
omg you have a daughter, you look so young😂 sorry, it's first time to watch your chanel.
This kind of instrument which has no fret demand its player has a very good hearing ability, the ability to identify the interval between notes. Everybody could hear, but quite few could identify the difference in pitch between notes. To learn violin, ear training is much more important than practice.
I started when I was 12 and everyone in my class started so much younger, this made me feel like I started very young
How r u doing now??? I'm wondering bc I rally want to start but I have no idea how to
I played the drums starting at the age of 13. I played and performed until I was 24 and then gave it up. Now I do have some youthful background in music and did take some lessons when I was way younger but I sold my drum kit and hadn’t played in years. I’m almost 32 now. Anyways, about a year ago I decided I’d try it again as a hobby and I was amazed to see that after only 6 months I was better than I ever was! I practice probably 2-3 hr per day but I also take breaks. I’ve found the most growth has when I’ve taken a step back and study some history and theory as she said! Within a year, and trust me there’s a lot of practice and devotion, to the craft, I’m a better drummer than I’d ever thought I’d be. So go for it
Thank you for your video. I am 67 (!) and have decided to start learning the violin. I have already ordered a beginner violin from Amazon, and it turns out it's the same one that you have linked to your video! I haven't gotten it yet. I plan to learn what I can on my own, and when the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, I'll hopefully find a teacher. I have always loved violin and just decided that there's no reason to wait any longer. I probably will never be really good, but I plan to enjoy the journey. Right now, I'm starting to read some music theory and I've been watching videos for beginners. Wish me luck! and thanks again for your tips.
The last tip is so important to me. Not to let negative self talk bother you. I am 54. And have some negative self talk in the background. But. I want this. I’ve been searching for the musical instrument that I really want to invest in. It’s challenging.
I'm 18 now and I've wanted to play the violin for such a long time. I think this year ill get myself one and just start learning it
I am almost 15 and I want to start violin now. I have always been surrounded by music and was kinda forced to start piano at 4 because my mom is a piano teacher, so I've been playing for 10 years now. Most people expect me to be really good in it, but with all the force and some other factors I have lost the fun and motivation and I play... decent but not how you would expect a teen to play who has been playing the instrument for 10 years. So now I want to start violin and I can actually imagine myself having fun playing it and not giving up.
Thank you so much!!! I am in my twenties now too, so the future remains to be seen.
It's never too late. I'd say the biggest downside starting as an adult is that the chances of becoming it a career is just way slimmer than when starting as a kid or a teen. So, if it's intended to be a hobby, it's never too late.
Very nice to hear about your violin lesson thankyou.
I love that you had the courage to do a recital! We have quite a few older students at our studio, but only ONE of them has ever done the recital we have every year! Amazing ❤️
Ahhh thank you! Recitals, to this day, are terrifying :) But they are very beneficial, I find that I practice way more if I have some pressure to perform. I even talked my teacher to go busking with me this summer so I can practice to play in front of people.
I'm 45 and began playing 3 years ago. For better or worse, my teacher is CZcams. I've practiced almost every day for an average of 40 minutes (not hours) a day. I can play along to pieces, or play by memory, but I can't read music fluently enough (yet). I also play the guitar, the ukelele and the didgeridoo. Playing the violin made me a better uke/guitar player too. It really teaches you intonation.
Never too late if you have free movement and can hear if one note is higher or lower than the adjacent note. I picked up a fiddle as a result of taking my son (7) to his lessons when I was 49. I'm still at it nearly 30yrs later- Morris musician, folk orchestra and ceilidh band member. At least a couple of hours playing/practice a day. The most fun you can have apart from pretty bad golf!
Go for it.
I feel like learning violin is like learning a language. The earlier you are, the more fluent you are. If you learn a language later in your years, there nuances that natives would instantly hear that you are new to town.
I would agree with that. It is definitely much easier to learn as a kid, and there are many nuances that are very hard to pick up as an adult. However, that should not discourage adult beginners. One might not become a world-famous player but still can get pretty good at an instrument to play say in a local band or weddings/bars. Also, I find that as an adult learner I have so much freedom in my learning that I am enjoying the process itself (thinking back I probably would have hated it as a kid...lol).
Last week , I just turned to 40 , It's been almost 3 months that I'm taking violin private classes. My violin teacher says that if I keep continue my classes I'll be a professional violinist after a year. I doesn't matter how old we are , we MUST do whatever makes us happy. Because we have the right to live only once ! Then, we must do our best to live happy and go forward for our dreams.
I'm 45 and just started violin lessons with my 6 year old daughter. It's hard but I'll stick with it so I can motivate my daughter to stick with it. She loves it so far!
Thank you for this video!!! I just got my first violin today and yes at age 41 jaja! Your words are very encouraging ! Thanks!
So how is it going?
Thanks for the video. Since my childhood I wanted to play guitar however never made it a serious passion; now when I was asked which skill set you would like to demonstrate to your kids.... Yes, it would be guitar definitely.
So starting up guitar at age of 40.
Thanks a ton for the video. It does help to overcome internal fear and butterfly in stomach feeling.
I would love to learn the harp! I am currently a violinist ( go strings!)
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I'm 18 and I want to start learning the violin I played drums for all my life but now I wanna do the violín but people have been telling I can coz I'm 18 but now I saw this so thank you! 🌹 ❤️
I am 11 and want to start violin. This video gave me confidence. Thank you
Rather than buying a cheap violin I would say rent one! It’s a great way to get access to a good instrument
Thank you very much for sharing this motivational video. :) I am 37 years of age and still afraid to start taking guitar lessons that I wanted when I was like 8-9 years of age. I feel that I am type of person that cares too much of people opinion and of course being that way I need their good evaluation so at this age I cannot still overcome that stupid fear. And I am afraid of failure I have to admit. My God how many fears I have! Anyway, take care and be blessed.
I have made so many bad decisions based on fear. You certainly aren’t alone in that. Every day is a fresh chance to face the fear and take a leap of faith. I hope you get there.
I really want to learn violin but everybody told me I should have begin very early like 3~5yo and that is too late for me... I am almost 17 and I need to convince my parents because the school isn't close. I should go to another city so it will be hard.. Do you think I can play well even if I am already old for learning it?
I'm 19 and I'll star violin, so just do what you love, there's no age to do whatever thing you want :)
@@molokoplus4544 can you tell me more now that you've started your lessons , please.
I don't know. I also have this same doubt. But we need to work as hard as we can to prove them wrong
go for it. i started at 24. now 1and a half years later it already sounds kinda good and I enjoy it so much.
i can already play pieces that i would have never thought possible to play... and i still have many more years to become really good. will i become a soloist? most likely not. will i have fun ? definitely.
i will also soon start to play in an amteur orchestra in the second violin section which im very oumped about
I am 32 and really want to learn the violin. I got one max 2 years ago and I am playing whenever I can, after work, for like 30 minutes or so. (In High school I broke both my thumbs so it can get really painful playing it) I recorded some of my early songs and, even though I still think I suck at it, there is a LOT of improvement. It's a great ride! I am enjoying myself, learning on my own terms (can't afford a teacher both timewise/moneywise) and getting a confidence boost. I thought the same thing about starting early, but now I am certain that that is bull****!
Don't forget this: you are not planning to become a professional! It's something you want to do for yourself, not to impress others.
Glad I found this video 😊 you have a very eloquent and reassuring way of encouraging people. Nice work
I am Polish(my mom thinks I can’t compete anymore because I stopped), I started violin+piano at a very young age (5y.o) but when I was 9 I had to quit due to moving to the U.S. At that time I was so happy I didn’t have to play. I was great at violin, I had the posture, the fingers, everything. Now I am 13 and watching my friends play makes me cry. I want to play so bad and especially compete (I loved doing it). I’ll ask my family tomorrow if I can start playing again, it feels like a missing part of my heart in a way.
I played piano as a child. In my adulthood I dreamed of playing the violin. I was working full time and didn't think I had time and thought I would learn violin when I retired. Then when I turned 50 I decided I didn't want to wait. I took lessons for about 7 years. Hang in there beginners. My teacher told me it takes about 5 years to really sound decent. It really depends on how much time you put in to playing.
i got my violin at 16 and i practiced a few times but couldn’t master it bc i felt like i really needed to have violin sessions with a professional not just by watching some youtube videos. now im 18 and i cant wait to be learn violin with a professional violinist! im moving to nyc this year to study criminology and i heard they have great violin schools!
HI. I discovered your CZcams channel today. I compliment you on your candor, humor and enthusiasm. I've played guitar for many years and dabble with the harmonica and keyboard. I am in my 60's from St Paul, Minn, USA. I enjoy several genre of music, including classical. For a long time I have had a fondness for the violin/fiddle (yes, both - I'm not a snob!). I have heard the 'you need to start as a child' to be any good. If I want to play for my own personal satisfaction that should be what matters. I've been around long enough to realize how often we pass up an opportunity because we think we can't, or at least question our ability to succeed. So, I'm going to find out if I can learn the violin. I've been doing my homework on suitable instruments for a beginning violinist. From the guitar I think purchasing too cheap an instrument will limit and discourage the beginner because of the limitation inherent in the instrument. I have narrowed my first violin to the $400 - $600 range, which I'm fairly certain will be very playable and with good tone wood. If you've read this far thank you for your interest and encouragement!
I’m 53 stated playing at 52. And I play Thais not easy when you can’t read music 🎶 I love the violin. Never to late to learn how to play. Thank you for the video.
This is all really good advice, the only thing I would disagree with is the violin buying. Don't start by planning to give up, buy the best instrument you can afford. It will improve your playing experience from the start, you will progress faster, and violins hold their value well enough.
I started learning piano at 17 now am 21 and still enjoying, I had a cheap 61 key keyboard now in a few months will finally buy an actual professional piano I think I deserve for all my dedication
I just turned 19 a few weeks ago , I always wanted to learn and play VIOLIN for a very long long long long time since before teenage🤧 but didn't found any school/institution for VIOLIN in my home town🤧 wish i could get a a VIOLIN and learn to play it for mine and my family😊
YOU INSPIRE ME ALOT AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS😊
I majored in linguistics in university. In language learning, there are two schools of thought: 1) Adults learn the same way children learn. You don't have to study to grammar, just learn by speaking. I believe this is wrong. Children can learn a language and speak it like a native speaker. Adults will always have an accent. 2) Adults and children do not learn language the same way. Adults, need to understand grammar. For correcting an accent, you can never totally get rid of it, but you can make it much much better by learning "corrective phonetics" (an academic discipline). This is what American actors do when they want to be able to speak with a British accent, a Scottish accent, etc.
Therefore, if you did not start learning music when you were three years old, you can still learn just as well if you start when you are eight years old. Children who learn a foreign language at the age of eight years old can learn to speak like a native speaker. The "trick" is to start before puberty - the stage of life after which you cannot learn a foreign language like a native speaker. However, if you are an adult, you can still learn music. For violin, learn about "parasympathetic vibration". It will really help you to play in tune. Also, do you really think someone in Japan found a wonderful new innovative way or learning music that no one in 300 years of European music history had thought of? Really? Learn you studies, Sevcik, Kreutzer etudes. Watch youtube videos on how to play them correctly if you don't have a teacher. They will help with bow distribution, spicatto, staccatto bowing, shifting (what new violin students are scared of - it's not nearly as hard as you think!) I know of Ph.D. professors of music (violin) who don't really have a very high opinion of .... some very popular Japanese method. Children, don't necessarily have a the patience to learn the very techinical aspects of violin playing, i.e. we do it like this because .... etc. I am in Canada. The Royal Conservatory of Music is "the renowned method" of learning music for many instruments. You study with a teacher and do the exams when you are ready. RCM sends adjudicators all across Canada to adjudicate exams. Even if you never intend to take an exam with them, anyone can download there syllabus and use it as a progressive curriculum. Learn grade 1 pieces, then grade 2 pieces, then grade 8 pieces, etc. You can download their syllabus from their website, rcmusic.ca.
You can absolutely learn music as an adult!
Absolutely love you.. I'm an adult whose been learning for two years.
I definitely needed to hear this. Thank you.
Hello April, thank you so much for commenting. It makes me so happy to heat that the video helped you in some way. Are you learning an instrument as an adult beginner?
You are such an amazing human being..... today u got a fan from other side of world. Love from Itanagar, it's a city in Arunachal Pradesh, in India.
You mentioned the attitude in Russia that there's no point learning as an adult as you'll never be a concert professional, and there's certainly truth in this. However, you can achieve amazing progress with some dedication in only a matter of years, and that brings with it a myriad of opportunities. There's no reason why someone couldn't play in local / semi-pro orchestras as an adult learner.
Bravo !!! I'm 46 and start in August ! Because my 5 year old wants me to be his music teacher.Started playing at 10, but had 2 kids and took a lot of time off !! Lots of catching up to do, but I'm doing it !!!
You have done a good video. You explained very clearly.
It's never too late to learn a instrument
Thank you so much for this video..I'm learning cello...I'm 31 yo and I was feeling so lonely and I bit too old fot this...thanks
Never too old for music
I wanted to learn guitar bcoz I thought It would be cool too show off among frds but my laziness got the best of me. I kind of feel thankful to u coz it is ur active learning video that acted as a confidence booster to pursue my dream. Ty :)
Hi Saurabh, thank you so much for your comment, it means a lot!!! I am so glad you found my video helpful. Never give up on your dream, hard work and dedication do eventually pay off, even if it does not seem like it at the beginning.
I tried to learn guitar as an adult, but I have WAY too many hobbies as an adult (crochet, illustration, and now making youtube videos!) but maybe when the time is right, I'll give it another go. Also from the YYC Video Creator's group :)
Yes, I know about way too many hobbies :) But you never know, one day you might pick the guitar again. Thank you for your support, I love to see local creators!!!
I'm 36 and I started to try playing violin 2 weeks ago. I have been practicing 1 hour per day.
great video, thx for posting! Music is for all ages!
Omg thank you so much, really helpful and incredibly inspiring x
I saw the video too late to participate in the challenge! However, I ordered my violin last night and have been worried about whether or not I'd be able to learn to play it; if I'm too old a dog for new tricks! Thanks a lot for your video because it gave me a lot of encouragement. Because of the COVID situation I may not be able to access a physical teacher right now but I'm signing myself up for a Udemy course!
I began playing the cello at age 51 years old. I. Now 61. You are never to 9ld to do so. I learned because I love music, I love playing the cello.
I used to play violin when I was from 9 to 12 I stopped because I was scared the lesson would be too expensive, I regret it deeply now I am 18 and I've tried to learn piano (and I'm really bad at it its been 3 years and I don't have that much of improvement) I don't know if I should try to retake violin classes because I really miss it and my sister found a great plan that would help me to learn it again without paying too much since we are not that rich.
Since she found this plan I'm always thinking about it I don't know if I can try to learn how to play it again my teacher used to tell me that I was really good actually but I don't, I'm afraid that I lost too many years without practicing etc and I am feeling rather "old" to restart again I really don't know what to do, whenever I hear or see a violin I feel something in my heart something sweet, a lot of passion and love but I don't know if I still have all the skills and stuff..../:
I want to play violin so badly i'm 19 and i think that i have to start thx so much
Weh!!! Im only 13 years old now I learn how to play Guitar AND Piano🎸🎹✋🏻.
never too old
Always wanted to learn the violin but never had supportive parents and it's only now that i have a stable well paying job that made me think, maybe i can start now.
I'm almost 30 but i figure i'll have at least another 30 years to improve myself.
Thanks for the video by the way. It was most illuminating :)
Great advice~! I'll be starting lessons pretty soon and I already know I'm going to be my own worst enemy, hahah. I used to play Saxophone in highschool and still remember how to read music but oh boy, I'm dreading starting violin but I'm also very excited. xD
YOU HAVE A DAUGHTER !!! You loook 18
You are such an Angel. Thank you, very inspiring. 46 year old from South Africa
I have wanted to play wanted to learn violin and cello. I have also always wanted to learn a wind instrument too. Im 22 years old and i really want to get started. I have wanted to since i was like 16 but never got the chance. I remember wanting to be in an orchestra and I don't think its likely but i guess i ought to try!
I'm 61 and would like to learn to play the bass guitar. Already having a working knowledge of music theory from my years of trumpet playing, It won't be like starting everything from scratch.
This video motivated me to learn violin. I'm 17 now and Im gonna start from now.
Its never too late but way easier when younger.
I am 30. What's the chance I start and become a professional?
I also come from a Russian background and my parents said the exact same thing "playing a instrument takes too much dedication so we will not let you do it because, to do it right, you would have to practice 8 hours a day", so instead they sent me to swimming and dancing. Now, I am 29 and I really would love to find a instrument that is right for me to learn and that I can make myself and other people happy with. I am very interested in more traditional music instruments such as the balalaika, the guxheng, the erhu, the oud, the banjo... It is so difficult to choose. Will I be good? Should I try them all and play the one that comes to me the easiest? I already have many passions, is there any point of starting something else... It's so hard to decide.
I love the way you think.
I play the violin too.
thank you so much for motivating me to continue my what ifs in life. Thank you a lot.
I am 23 now and still trying to learn the flute I started when I was 18 I don't know how far I will get I regret quitting when I was a kid.
I want to learn a instrument but I don't know witch one plus my mom probably wouldn't allow it...im 12 right now and my only hobby is drawing I want to have other hobbies..but I'm to shy to get any lesson I always wanted to play the piano but I'm not taking any lessions I really do want to learn
I just feel like it's too late for me to start learning violin at 14 years old.Probably because of the lack of motivation, time and self issues.Everyone has played an instrument at a really young age. And I really regret not starting at a young age.Is it really too late for me to start violin at 14?
No. There are people out there who are older than you doing a similar thing. Personally, I'm interested in learning a string instrument (not 100% sure which one) and I'm already 21.