I would absolutely love a video about how to pick a violin.

"Even professionals have bad days and are insecure about themselves." Amazing advice for really just about any walk of life! I really appreciate the new video formats. I don't play any instruments, but my 5-year-old and I have have been watching your music video's and she wants to learn the violin so I'll be learning with her this winter and as our lives go.

2:51 this already been answer from another violin channel : 40 hours/day

My violin abilities start and stop at playing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 😁 Great advice!

“We payed for a year and we’re gonna get the full year out of it” 😂 I like your mom attitude

She is 100 percent correct on what she says. I been practicing 9 years and started when i was 35. Now that i am 44 and sound decent so so happy i didn't quit. The first few years I'm suprised i didnt have to buy multiple violins from breaking then out of frustration. I call myself The violin Ladder Man i learned to play violin while balancing on a free standing ladder. I am telling you this because it was also part of my motivation to keep pushing on. As a person that also practice circus skills this combination of violin and ladder is crazy but cool. It took me to find a niche something different to keep me motivated that's just my little story starting out at an older age. So if your in your late teens or 20s you got time consistently is definitely key.

40 yrs old, started playing for the first time 7 months ago. It's HARD but I am really enjoying it. Oh, and I love your Hylian shield prominently displayed on the wall!

I bought a “cheap” for $260 violin and thought it was the best thing ever until my husbands family gave me a great uncle’s violin from 1800s and the sound was so amazing. Now I never touch the “cheap” one 😂

I'm a 71yr retiree learning to play violin. I watched this video a couple weeks ago and said to myself "good stuff to know". Just finished practice for today and was about to watch a Hillary Hahn video to decompress and I saw this video. Decided to watch it again. Taylor this is good stuff to know. Many times I have wanted to slam my violin ($2k) against the wall in my music studio (aka laundry room). I already knew that it was going to take me a while to learn to play "decently" but the wisdom you shared in your video was on point. Patience is the key for sure. Its not like I have anywhere to go, I'm retired and wanted to use my free time to learn the violin. Wanted to learn as far back as 5th grade. I've retired twice since then (20yr Air Force career and 25yr career in private sector). My challenge is the "shakes". I am 100% left handed and I swear it is a challenge on long bows especially as well as ALL other bowing because my right hand doesn't have the muscle memory required to play the violin . My bow hand shakes like crazy and I'm praying for the moment when I learn "whatever" to make the shakes go away. But I am in this for the long haul Taylor and every time I get aggravated I will come back and rewatch this video. Thanks for the timely reminder.

I am stuck in quarantine. I just got a violin and I’m teaching myself to play the violin. This has been the most helpful video yet. Thank you

This is so true for flutists as well, especially the first part. I'm still a beginner myself and it took me quite a while to make any sort of nice sound. Thankfully I didn't have to worry about the money side as my flute was a birthday gift from my parents back in secondary school. I played for a while in a woodwind band at school and that really helped with the confidence in the instrument. Being able to play with others and even do a couple of live performances in front of other students also helped in being able to play well. I really need to go back to practicing but for where I am it's really tricky to find a tutor...

Played guitar since I was a kid (20 years on it), bought a violin this year having never played one before but being so intrigued. You’re right about everything here. I was surprised about how uncomfortable it is just to hold correctly. The collar bone and neck definitely need a rest after 20 mins.

4:14 The best part. THIS WAS SO CUTE!

Hello! I just turned 40 and decided THIS is the year I'm going to try something NEW...something I've always wanted to try...learn to play violin! I appreciate your video going over all of these things for beginners like me. My 12 yo son is also going to learn with me! I think we might need to learn from an actual professional at first and take classes for a while lol. We are a musical family (guitars, drums, keyboard and I used to play flute) but NO experience with violin. I'm not expecting to master this right away or even in the first year , but I'm committed! I would love more videos for beginners like me on 1) best violin brand (cecelio by mandelini?) If I'm going to spend the money I want to get the right/best violin. 2) all the other things that will help lol! I'm a massage therapist and appreciate the tip about muscle soreness and getting massage to help! LOVE your music! Thanks so much for making these videos! 👏😄

This is so true, I started learning to play the violin a few months ago. And your music is really inspiring and motivating me, thank you so much !

Amazing grace is my "icecream" song. I have a ton of other songs I have sheet music for. I practice about 30 minutes a day right now. I've only had mine for 6 days, and can make decent sound without scratching.

Thanks a lot for that video 💚 "Keep motivated" & "practice consistently" is what I really needed to hear 🎻

I wish someone would have told me these things when I started. I'm so glad you are giving advice to beginners! :). 3:48. 😂

I can relate.. i've been playing guitar for over 3 yrs now and started playing fingerstyle last year and i really used to sound crap.. now i can play pretty well and can play some intermediate stuff.. muscle memory is the key.. and playing the same thing over and over again... Practice is the key to mastering any instrument.. and of course having fun and dedication...

Thank you Taylor. I have been on those picking and soreness situations. But i didnt give up playing. I had great musical memories playing with my violin friends including my teacher, mostly in nursing homes.

I am so happy that you are doing these new videos! I started playing 11 months ago, and now I am in an advanced high school orchestra, and am competing in a state competition! You are actually the one who influenced me to start playing the violin. I do have a request for your uploads, could you have a detailed video on how to do vibrato? I have been trying since August, and I have a very hard time with it because I currently have a teacher. Thank you so much for the videos! You’re great at what you do, and inspire so many people.

It’s not at all discouraging! The difficulty inspires me!

Early violin playing = killing cats. I have the same Luis and Clark violin! Miss your vids.

I got my violin today and am adding rosin while listening:)

Fantastic little video. As an adult learner (7 years playing), I can verify ALL of these are valid. I got a few of your sheet books! Still my favorite celebrity.

You are the one who inspired me to give violin a try... a couple years ago I was youtubing the Journey soundtrack and came across your cover and i loved it and wanted to try to do it myself. I barely even knew what a violin was when I started. But now I really love learning to play it.

Whew I needed to see this. I've been learning for around 6 months and it is SO much to remember at once! I played clarinet, mellophone, and oboe and while the oboe is finicky, it's at least a wind instrument.

My youngest just picked up the violin and we watch your vids together all the time, he loves your cover performances. He and his fifth grade class just had their first "concert" (all plucking of course LOL). So just wanted to say thank you and let you know you inspired a him and thanks for the tips on this one!

Awesome video, I look forward to more violin tips. I’m a self taught violinist so I really appreciate these types of videos! Also I love your music I listened to both your original albums at work today :)

My daughter has just started playing this year in school. A video discussing do's and dont's and what to buy would be fantastic. Love your work !

Taylor : my point of saying this is not to incourage you me : who didnt start yet but knocking the whole idea out of my mind

Good tips Taylor, i find that the hardest part for me is holding my violin both comfortable and correctly to just play it. Thanks for the help.

👏👍 Hi Taylor: As one who plays multiple instruments - I agree, "the violin is legitimately one of the hardest instruments (if not the hardest to learn). But once you learn it, you won’t want to put it down. For me, one consolation is that the violin plays in the treble (G) clef. Being that I also play the Bb clarinet, alto saxophone, concert flute and Bb trumpet (among other clef instruments) I already knew the treble clef. So I didn't have to learn another clef, such as the alto clef for the viola or the bass clef for the cello. I usually get in about two hours (with five-minute breaks) of practice per day three days a week. I look forward to each practice session. I enjoy playing the violin so much that even a two-hour session feels just like 20 minutes! In other words, there's no problem for me to stay motivated. At times, I get carried away and go for three hours a day - with its many genres of "exciting and fun pieces." My rule of thumb is that if the tune sounds great on my concertina and harmonica, it'll sound great on my violin too. 😊 BTW: I play the violin only in the first position (first two octaves) by design. But since I only play lyrical tunes and hymns, all I need to know are notes (including sharps and flats) in the first two octaves. And since I play with little vibrato, I play the violin more like a fiddle than as a violin. But like you said, “the main thing is to have a good time with it...” 😉 🎼 🎻 ♫

Taylor, you are awesome. I've been watching your videos for quite a while. They help motivate me to keep trying. So glad to hear you have sheet music collections for sale. Count me in.

Thank you for what I need to know. I did not know about these things!😊 I have been playing the violin for 7 months now and I am getting better than when I first started. This video helped me a lot.😊

I taught myself how to play panflute! You were such an inspiration to follow my dreams because your beauty and kindness has pushed me to smile through it all.

listening to you who played led me to start a year ago. it was one of the best choices I've ever made. playing, even badly, gives me enormous satisfaction. thank you so much.

Thank you ! your words of wisdom were just what I needed to hear. I love the sound of the violin and so want to be able to play fluidly but as you say I guess I need to be patient with myself and learn to enjoy learning this instrument. Thanks again!

I was looking forward to watch your new videos since you made your announcement and I loved this one, thank you! Been on and off with my viola for years so your videos might help me to get started again (hopefully you are viola-friendly and I can stay for the lectures ;) I did relate a lot to what you said)

Wow, yours is the first video of dozens I have watched as a beginner at the violin that made me want to say thank you for the honesty and reassurance. So, thank you!

You saying violin is a hard instrument makes me motivated to practice even more.

Really good video on setting realistic expectations for new violin players

I would love a separate video on buying a violin please.

I’m almost 60 and have decided I want to be a violinist. I was looking at buying an $80 violin online until I saw a few YT tutorials about violins needing to be “set up” to make them “playable”. So I just bought a violin from a German luthier. Violin still made in China BUT this luthier “set up” violin (removed all the added parts and customed them to make violin sound beautiful) he also put decent strings on violin (violino) and gave me an hr tutorial in how to tune and care for all parts of the instrument. Spent $695 instead.... but violin is such a darling to play.... 😃

This level of honesty is exactly what I needed to hear … 🙌🏾

“It could probably take you awhile just for you to make a decent sound” Never have I been so offended at something i 100% agree with Thanks for the tips tho It’s been 2 years since I’ve been playing and I still sound like crap

You’re being honest and saying you won’t get a great sound in ten minutes , that’s nice to hear , and it ‘s accurate in my experience

Great tips!! I absolutely agree with all of them. Especially about not sounding good at the beginning, lol. I have been playing for almost 6 years (adult learner), and I still struggle all the time. It's especially difficult when I work with orchestra students who are better than me! But I keep plugging away, and working hard. Practice with intention!

Hi Taylor nice to see you again!

Great information - thank you for taking the time to make the video!

Genuinely really enjoyed this video from a beginner perspective, would love to see more in the future!

I love this types of videos! Please do more of anything!

Thank you! So easy to get discouraged. Plus, the longer you play the harder the lessons get! 🤪❤️

Thank you for this Taylor, very helpful indeed 😊👍 looking forward to the next video

Violin is my favorite sound I can feel it in my heart to be honest, just beautiful! my grandfather played and I used to sneak and try to play it and it sounded just like this 1:08 . love you Taylor! I think this is a great idea!

Awesome! I love watching this kind of videos because of your positive and down to earth attitude! 🙂 💐

I haven’t played in years. I just now picked it back up. No one knew I played. I know it’s going to take me awhile to get used to it again. But I want to thank you for the tips. It brings back memories.

Playing on violin is realy hard than on any other instrument! I know that on my own experience. When I learned to play the guitar and sing, in just a couple of months I achieved a result that can be shown. And I have been playing the violin for 3 years and I'm still don't have confidence in my skill. But i love how this instrument can sing! No matter how difficult it is. This is part of my life which makes me happy and stronger.

I love all your videos😍 I am so happy that you are giving advices on violin I was wishing this to happen and yes I am really excited to learn more and become like you❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you with lots of love🎶🎶🎶🎶

I can learn many at here .Thank you so much Mrs Taylor Davis.

Great video! Thanks for posting for all of us just starting out.

I am loving these types of videos!!! Keep them coming. :D

Thank you so much for these tips, ive always seen the violin as a very proffesional instrument and you made this so down to earth. I used to play when I was like 7, was okay could understands basic sheet music. Haven't played since. Now 20 and just bought a violin since I play guitar and ukulele. Trying to relearn everything and get back into it cos it's such a beautiful instrument. I'm committing, but I learn better by ear. I sound awful but I'm getting the keys right. My bow work is terrible so thank you for the encouragement. It's okay to sound bad sometimes, as long as you're having fun 😅😁

I bought a 2nd hand violin at a violin shop years ago & the sound quality is still very good. I use a digital tuner & my piano to tune the violin. I love playing violin songs. Would be great to see a video on how to play the vibrato on the violin for beginners. Thanks! 😊

This list is very helpful guys. I know that because I'm a violinist as well and every thing Taylor says in the video is 100% true and accurate. Thank you Taylor for posting this video.

Adorei suas dicas!!! Estou aprendendo e você é uma referência para mim!!! Amazing!

intermediate level but this seems helpful!

What a useful and fun video to watch. Thank you Taylor : )

Thank you for the tips Taylor!You're the best❤❤❤

Really need those last words about not getting down on yourself. Just played for the 1st time today and was feeling really down about how bad I sucked. Thank you for the honesty and sharing your experience about bad days too!

Quite encouraging! Thank ya

Thanks for a great and honest bit of wisdom. I’m a 71 year-old guy who had violin lessons as a kid, but wasn’t pushed and didn’t have it in me to go for it of my own volition. Seems a pity as both of my parents were briefly concert violinists in their younger days.

I just discovered your channel today when I was looking for The Gael played on violin. I just got my 11y/o son connected to play violin. About 4 months into weekly lessons. I need mentorship training information for him! Thank you and I hope your little dude is enjoying life with his parents!

Awesome vlogs Taylor I enjoyed this very much thank you iam just started to learn to play the violin what kind of camera did you use for this vlogs thanks Taylor

Thank you for this!

Things i needed to hear 😟, thank you so much, Taylor

I LOVE your violin and how it looks like fiber! So cool Also I suggest a how to play a song series where you show us how to play a song.

I started playing 6 months ago with a 12 year history with piano. Violin is legit the hardest thing I have done, but I am having so much fun at the same time!

Good to see your video after 8 years. Am your big fan. Really loved braveheart cover. Listened to 100s times.

I’m going to Violin class today. Thanks for the video.

I like the idea of “musical dessert” at the end of practice! That sounds like an awesome motivation method!

Yes, please a video on buying violin and equipment! I've been playing my rented one for a year now and would love to buy myself a brand new quality violin once I've hit the 1 1/2 years mark.

Not only the song now the vlog love it when I see you more :)

Right off the bat, excellent point. Like everyone told me that it would sound squeaky and im thinking, ok thats on me. And after your first tip, I finally understood what they meant. So thank you. I'll keep that in mind as i continue

Yup! I would LOVE to see a practice video!😁

My great grandmothers violin came into my possession late last year and I have been learning with this.

Very practical and helpful - thank you!

Me after watching you last on April Violin 🎻 : Me :*gasb* come hereee 👁O👁

I am not quite at 40 hours of practice a day, but I am definitely doing longer practice sessions than I intend. I sit down to practice 15-30 minutes, and an hour later, I am still going.

Such an encouraging video you've uploaded 🙂

Thank you so much for this!!! I bought a violin on a whim, and I kept wanting to give up. But thanks for the motivation and tips!!!

I have had 6 lessons and have been playing for two months. So I guess I'm not doing too bad after seeing your video. Thanks !!

Thanks for the tips! (Starting to play next month, just waiting for instrument to arrive!) Also love that your row of wall violins includes a Hylian shield! Nerd high five.

Thank you so much for this Taylor! I really wanna get back into the Violin. I played for three years and I really miss it. :(

You are the best, there really is no one like you, I love you so much !!! I'm your fan.

Thanks so much It's so help full🤩❤

Greetings and blessings to you, I been following you for a few years now, glad to see you posting more content. Please do a video on what kind of violin 🎻 to pick, I am new violinist in the making!! Greetings from California!!!

I love the way you're saying everyone sounds "disgusting" at first. It's giving me so much joy and comfort 😊

I used to play in high school 13 years ago and I'm debating on picking it up again. I still remember the basics

Wow it's exactly at the right time, I bought my violin yesterday☺😊 Thanks a lot. And yes of course I want a lot of these videos cause I still beginner and I'm thinking to learn from KZfaq, so yes why not. And thanks again❤❤😊