Am I Too Old To Learn Violin? NO! Advice for Adult Beginners

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Жыл бұрын

Hey, fellow music enthusiasts! It's Lora from Meadowlark Violin, and I'm thrilled to address a common question I often receive: "Am I too old to start learning the violin?" Spoiler alert: NO! In this video, I share valuable advice and insights specifically tailored to adult beginners.
👂 As an adult learner, you bring unique advantages to the table:
1️⃣ Discerning Ear: Your lifetime of listening to music equips you with a discerning ear, a valuable asset for refining your violin playing.
2️⃣ Music Theory Knowledge: Adults often grasp music theory concepts faster, enhancing their understanding of the violin and accelerating their progress.
3️⃣ Analytical Mindset: Your analytical skills developed over the years can be a powerful tool in mastering the violin efficiently.
Embrace your journey and relish the advantages you possess! I share personal experiences of starting the violin at 15 and achieving significant milestones in just three years. Remember, age is just a number, and your unique perspective enriches your violin learning adventure.
🌟 Three Key Pieces of Advice for Adult Beginners:
1️⃣ Establish a Solid Practice Routine: Consistency is key. Dive into a practice routine that suits your schedule, allowing for focused improvement.
2️⃣ Avoid Comparisons: Resist the temptation to compare yourself to others. Your journey is uniquely yours, and progress comes at its own pace.
3️⃣ Embrace the Endless Journey: There's no finish line in mastering the violin. Set manageable goals, enjoy small victories, and savor the perpetual joy of learning.
🎶 Whether you're starting from scratch or rekindling an old passion, I encourage you to take it one step at a time. Your violin journey is a continuous adventure with no expiration date.
If you found this video helpful, don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more inspiring violin content. Share your thoughts in the comments below, and let's celebrate the diverse journeys we embark on as adult violin learners!
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🎻 Happy practicing and enjoy every moment of your musical exploration! 🎶 #AdultBeginner #ViolinJourney #MusicEducation #NeverTooLate"

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@richardabbott7135 Жыл бұрын

I started violin when I was 70, and I'm 75 now. As I get older, my memory is getting poor, but in spite of that, I've made progress, and am currently working on Becker Gavotte in Suzuki book 3. Learning the violin is very challenging, but it's also very fun, and there is nothing I'd rather do. If you are on the fence about starting, my advice is to go for it.

@winnymm6136 10 ай бұрын

The violin will keep your memory healthy for sure!

@MartinPodholaMlok 5 ай бұрын

go for it and enjoy it!

@perlaursen1885 4 ай бұрын

I just started. Im 73. Have only played guitar for 60 years, but never the violin. Lot of teachers on the tube. If you dont go well with one, just choose another. Per 😎in 🇩🇰

@Pteromandias 2 ай бұрын

Damn! I thought I was too late in my 40s. Thanks for the hopeful note.

@terrytombaugh3253 Жыл бұрын

From my perspective you are right on in every respect. I started learning the banjo at age 25, and still play it. I started learning the mandolin at age 70 and still play it. I started learning the violin almost 3 years ago at age.....wait for it....82 !, and still play it. The most challenging for sure, but so very versatile. Your site is invaluable. 👍

@MeadowlarkViolin Жыл бұрын

I love this! Never too late to learn anything! I'm so glad you find my site helpful. I hope it's inspiring for people to keep learning violin. The funny thing is, comments like yours are what inspire me to keep teaching. Thank you!

@junetaylor5098 Ай бұрын

Oh I want to cry. I started playing at 25, just before my 26th birthday. I pretty much instantly fell in love and decided, that I will become a professional violinist. Well I am graduating from musicology and pedagogy this year and then go to the university of music. Maybe not a professional Solist, but definitely a professional violinist to be. The first 2-3 years were very, very hard. Alexander technique helped so much. I can’t stress enough how helpful that is. Especially if you feel tense on a daily basis anyways. I still want to study violin as an instrument at music university and I will not give up. The music world needs to change and I need to be a violinist. I just can’t breath or life without playing, there is no other way. And just as you said, I won’t Listen to anyone, who says I will not make it.

@MeadowlarkViolin Ай бұрын

That's so wonderful to hear! Congratulations. Alexander technique is wonderful too!

@miffynair5157 3 ай бұрын

This video motivated me as an 18 year old who’s really interested in violin! It’s been so long since I’ve played an instrument and I have absolutely no experience with violin but I’m so ready for the challenge so, thank you :)

@MeadowlarkViolin Ай бұрын

That's wonderful! I hope you take it up. I have many students who never had any other experience with music. It's do-able!

@theresac7366 Ай бұрын

I played viola 50 years ago and am learning the violin; just received my new violin from Fiddlershop. I learned to play the harp when I was 63 and am now 65. Never too late to learn.

@MeadowlarkViolin Ай бұрын

Wonderful! I totally agree! Best of luck with your new violin!

@robl5455 Жыл бұрын

"The violin is just learning a skill...times a million". I love that. I'm 62 and have been playing for almost three years and so much of what you said applies to me. I've played the guitar since I was a teenager so I know a little about music and theory, I'm very analytical, and I listen to tons of music, including the Beethoven concerto, which is my favorite. I also compare myself to others and get frustrated at my progress. But I'll never quit. It's such a beautiful instrument.

@MeadowlarkViolin Жыл бұрын

Yes! I think your last statement is the key to sticking with it. Just committing to not quitting is a winning a big battle!

@SandraSkokal Жыл бұрын

59! Three years ago. My COVID project

@MeadowlarkViolin Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Keep it up!

@Trantice99 2 ай бұрын

I've fallen in love with the violin at 42, and I just bought my first beginner violin from Fiddlershop. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life learning and doing my best to become better and better at the instrument!

@MeadowlarkViolin Ай бұрын

I love that attitude! With that mindset you can achieve a lot!

@sheev11 Жыл бұрын

I started 3 years ago. I will turn 76 next week. I am a slow learner but I am happy with how I am doing. But I am lucky to have a good teacher and a great support group.

@live4only472 3 ай бұрын

I started playing at 9 and played obsessively until 15. I'm 40 now and am picking it back up. Was super disappointed I couldn't just sound like I did then. I almost just put it away but w in the last 2 weeks my music reading has come back as 2nd nature so my bowing is what I'm working at getting back. This video is comforting lol.

@MeadowlarkViolin 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helps! I can understand how frustrating it can be, but keep it up and you'll get over that hump!

@1nonlycricket 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am returning to the violin after 40 years and this video was so encouraging!!!

@niloofarabi2762 Ай бұрын

Perfect 👌🏻 loved your video 😻 it was so informative , you are a real musician ❤❤❤ Your video really helped me, bless you and thank you so much 🙏🏻💐🌹

@darrellphipps1220 13 күн бұрын

Very good advise , thank you

@jamikoehl4275 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Lora, for your encouragement and clear thinking on this question we often ask ourselves before taking a leap like this!

@MeadowlarkViolin 5 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@guerlaavilus Жыл бұрын

Thank you . I needed this encouragement. I brought a membership , so many resources . ❤

@MeadowlarkViolin Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and I'm so glad you found the encouragement helpful and that you are enjoying the studio!

@MelvynMenezes Жыл бұрын

Lora, thank you for some excellent advice, especially the part about not comparing yourself with others.I truly love your channel content and perspective borne from years of experience!

@MeadowlarkViolin Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found it encouraging! Thanks for your support!☺

@paulmccrone-noaafederal2436 4 ай бұрын

This is very encouraging. I have been taking lessons for 8 years, I am an older adult learner. Great thoughts, thank you!

@MeadowlarkViolin 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it helps!

@JustFiddler Жыл бұрын

I started learning the violin when I was 16 years old. at that time there was a rare violin in my city and it was not easy to get a violin and of course it was expensive. Matur suksma Laura ☘️🎻🤠🌹🍀

@katieb9312 3 ай бұрын

That’s amazing thank you so much. I’m 40 😊

@MeadowlarkViolin Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@welcomezigode5838 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your wise advise about learning at adult level . You are very true. I know it from experience

@MeadowlarkViolin Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Jifmona Жыл бұрын

This was just what I needed to hear today! Thank you so much! I am an adult beginner 1 1/2 months into learning. I practice everyday so far, taking breaks every once in a while and sometimes I can't tell if I am making progress. I am also guilty of comparing my journey and learning to others on youtube. I love the violin and I hope one day my passion shows in my playing. Thank you for your educational videos and this encouragement!

@MeadowlarkViolin Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad it helps. Stick with it, it's definitely worth it!

@billyliar Жыл бұрын

I'm 61 and started learning the violin in January this year (2023) and I absolutely love it. I have a great teacher, she as the patience of a saint, especially with my Bouncing Bow and wondering Bow problems lol. Thankfully I'm getting through it now, and I'm enjoying every lesson.

@MeadowlarkViolin Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! It's great to find a good teacher. Yes, you will get over those initial bow frustrations with good practice!

@rootsandstarslodge Жыл бұрын

I am sitting here smiling and nodding my head, thanks for sharing 😊

@dennismcconnell7057 Жыл бұрын

About to turn 60 I have been getting frustrated. With the arthritis in my neck I keep wondering if I can do it but I have a tremendous desire the play so I push through the pain hoping it will get better. I’ve also been frustrated with the problem of a bouncy bow. I thought after 4 months I would think it would be gone by now. Thank goodness for your zoom lessons last weekend. After a few days of doing the exercises you taught us and I can finally see a huge improvement. To get rid of the bouncy bow make it bounce on purpose. Who would have thunk it 😊. Thanks again, really appreciate it.

@MeadowlarkViolin Жыл бұрын

Awesome! This makes me so happy to know it's helping with the bouncy bow!

@M_SC 11 ай бұрын

I improved my bouncy bow a lot with no effort! My teacher lent me old bow, that’s how. Maybe you have a crappy bow like I did

@MartinPodholaMlok 5 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you! I started violin at 33, now I am 39. But I have music background, I studied high school jazz rock guitar. So I know theory and music reading and also string instrument left hand and I also have trained hearing (not perfect pitch but very close to). So starting violin was relatively easy. I was also teaching guitar for years, so I am able to progress well during teacher visits which is not so often for me. My further progress is slower, but I am happy with it and I enjoy practicing and playing. And yes, a lots of small children years are torturing with so little progress (I have 2 children, older one is seven and she wants to start playing piano this year).

@metal1846 5 ай бұрын

Same bro. I also learn music theory through piano and guitar and when I lay hands on a violin, I never thought I couldn't learn easily but I did, I already make progress in just a month.

@MartinPodholaMlok 5 ай бұрын

@@metal1846 That is great! Lets enjoy it, it is so great to play violin :)

@dcorrette 7 ай бұрын

I am a classic baby boomer and I have been teaching myself with my daughter's violin lesson books, watching Andre Rieu and the :Lawrence Welk show when they focus on the violin section or a certain person who plays beautifully. I observe and I work at it. I got the violin bug by watching Michael Landon "playing " the violin portraying the real Charles Ingalls on Little HOuse on the Pririe. says Judy Corrette

@Jeff034 22 күн бұрын

Yep, 66 and working though the grades. Just commit and don’t think it’s easy. It IS a challenge, but that why you do it. Think Everest - because it there!

@MeadowlarkViolin 20 күн бұрын

So true! Great advice!

@LittleDreamer1412 11 ай бұрын

I started at 28 😘 Has been 1,5 years now and am nearly finished with Suzuki Book 2.

@MeadowlarkViolin 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Keep it up. It's worth it!

@joselinraj156 10 ай бұрын

Even me too just started Suzuki second volume very recently

@reggykhun3208 4 ай бұрын

no you still young for starting of leaning violin playing: because the playing gives you benefits of improving your brains and mental indeed. Start up leaning now. respect your purpose.

@marionmuller5102 Жыл бұрын

I started learning violine at the age of 57.... Left hand is less problems... but bowing.. working at this problem and it gets better.... slowly but it does

@MeadowlarkViolin Жыл бұрын

Yes, sometimes progress is slow but definitely worth it!

@joselinraj156 10 ай бұрын

I started learning violin 🎻 when I was 39

@MeadowlarkViolin 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@marionmuller5102 Жыл бұрын

Even Jehuin Menhuin did learn till his death... 🎉😢😊

@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960 11 ай бұрын

Can you give recommendation on what fiddle to buy? What price range do legit fiddles start at? And what are some brands to look for?

@MeadowlarkViolin 11 ай бұрын

Yes, here's an article I wrote that answers all of those questions: meadowlarkviolin.com/violinblog/best-violins-for-beginners

@mguitar762 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I play classical/acoustic guitar. I have always wanted to learn violin and will start lessons soon more for the joy of it. I am 58.

@Jss766 4 ай бұрын

@mguitar762 at my level. Total beginner, can't read music even, etc. I was setup with a stentor for around $300. Currently renting but plan to buyout soon.

@lejendhasit3323 6 ай бұрын

I'm about to start learning violin at age 33. Thank you for this video, its like a pat on the back saying "it's ok. You're right where you need to be"

@MeadowlarkViolin 5 ай бұрын

Exactly! Glad it helps!

@Jss766 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm starting today in my 20s and feel like I'm so behind because I can't even read music.

@MeadowlarkViolin 4 ай бұрын

Don't worry! You'll be able to learn note reading in no time. Plus there's a lot you can learn without note reading.@@Jss766

@lurdessilva2658 Жыл бұрын

I started playing violin at 56❤

@ladjazzz Ай бұрын

I am 56 year old guitarist... It is very difficult compare to the guitar. However I love the violin so much whether I can play it well or not. It doesn't bother me at all. Age is in your mind...

@MeadowlarkViolin 20 күн бұрын

So true!

@mement0_m0ri 7 ай бұрын

I just turned 42. I have been playing violin for a little less than two months. I figure by the time I'm 50 I'll sound okay.

@MeadowlarkViolin 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Way to go!

@kleinbiker1 5 ай бұрын

I’m about to start at 50. Definitely not 15. lol. Only music experience is a small amount of piano in elementary.

@djarvis8 5 ай бұрын

I am 50. I started 5 years ago. I am just OK, I don't feel I really accel at this. I have started to not really enjoy it very much and am thinking of quitting. Any advice?

@MeadowlarkViolin 5 ай бұрын

I think getting into that slump is very common. I would suggest switching up whatever style you play. If you like fiddle, try some classical or vice versa. See if you can find live events in your area (symphony concerts or Bluegrass get-togethers). Or even better, look into ways you can get involved with other musicians like community orchestras or bluegrass jam sessions. Getting involved with other musicians is probably the best way to stay motivated. My Online Studio is a great way to stay motivated as well. That's really one of the reasons I created it. Lots of lessons on various styles and levels of playing, live events, practicing challenges, recitals. I think the best part is the community forum. It's all about staying motivated and cheering each other on. Here's a link if you are interested. We'd love to have you! www.meadowlarkviolinstudio.com

@winnymm6136 10 ай бұрын

I despise this mindset that you have to begin at 5 years old. Instruments will benefit any child, teenagers and adults on their motor skills and their memory, even if they only play simple pieces or move very slowly through each Suzuki book. It's healthy! And even if you started at 5, the average progress it's still slow for children. Plus, years spent playing doesn't equal time of practice. I could say I've been playing for 10 years and still sound awful. I met a violinist who's been playing for 25 years and the bow was crooked.

@PinkBinx 2 ай бұрын

15 still young 38 is old for it

@duckwithoneleg00 2 ай бұрын

39 try and stop me

@MeadowlarkViolin Ай бұрын

@@duckwithoneleg00 Exactly! Go for it! 15 is pretty old to pursue it professionally, but I have many students starting to learn violin at 80+. With the right mindset and practice routine, you can learn to play beautiful music and enjoy this wonderful instrument, no matter how old you are!