Is it too late to start violin at 19?!
Question: I've been in the University Chorus club for one year and have learnt some basic music theory. Now I want to start learning violin which I've been dreaming to learn for a long time. Is it too late to start at 19? It's not important to be in the level that I can show in public. I just want to play well.
Answers: I've been in the University Chorus club for one year and have learnt some basic music theory. Now I want to start learning violin which I've been dreaming to learn for a long time. Is it too late to start at 19? It's not important to be in the level that I can show in public. I just want to play well.
Absolutely not. I would buy or rent a cheap one first, just to make sure you like it. But you are never to old to learn an instrument. Good luck to you.
BTW: It takes years of dedication to be a pro, so don't think you will be a great player right off the bat. It's a difficult instrument to learn. But if you want to play out of your own pleasure, go for it. And do what ever it takes to have fun.
i dont think its ever too late
Hopefully you've got at least 60 more years to practice, so I'd say no, it's not too late.
Never too late for anything. Have fun I'm sure you'll be great =)
If it interests you, take it up.
Playing music and learning a new instrument is good for the brain and the dexterity.
it's never too late to learn to play an instrument for your own enjoyment
Never too late!
Go for it.
My son takes it in school and he loves it.
It's never too late to learn and play a new instrument. Because learning never ends.
go for it - you will be so happy you did!
It's never tooo late!!! Go for it!!! And Good luck :D
it's only too late if you want results too soon.
I don't think it would be too late to start learning how to play the violin. I guess anyone can study at any age. Maybe now is the best time because you will be more attentive. I am 30 and I would like to learn how to play the piano, guitar and drums.
there is no age limit for learning!!
it is never too late
just go and maybe you never know you might be playing somewhere big one day
it is NEVER late to play an instrument. you are still young . music is the happiness of the heart . ( well, it depends too in what type of music )
It is NEVER too late to start learning to play a musical instrument. My grandfather started to play fiddle at the tender age of 84. He is still playing and is getting paid for it too!
BTW, he is 102 tomorrow.
I'm 18 turning 19...i've always wanted to learn to play the violin, but circumstances never allowed me to. Now i'm earning my own money for tutoring, to learn how to play the violin.
I just want to be really good...don't intend in taking part in an orchestra or anything. Just as a hobby.
So i guess it's never too late :)
well....you should ask if its too early. Why worry about the 4 year olds playing? Its only that they started earlier than you. Nothing so special in that
It's never too late to do something as long as it's something you really want to do. It'll probably be a little more difficult to learn, but hey, who cares, right? What's life without a challenge?!
Here's a bit of motivation:
I'm 15, started my guitar lessons just a couple of months ago when I was still 14. I know German but I need to re-learn most of it.
I am 15 and I want to larn Spanish, French, Italian, and maybe Arabic.
I am 15 and I want to go huntin although I've never picked up a gun in my life.
So, there you have it. Most of that probably won't start happening for another year - 2 years.
Don't chase dreams, catch them.
-S.a.S
NO...anything is possible and nvr too late as long you are passionate enuff and determine to play the guitar
no
No way it is never too late I am a professional drummer and I have played with some awesome musicians who picked up their craft later in life... I also picked up piano at 25 so jump in there...and more importantly take your time and have some fun...
When I was 16 a violin teacher told me it was too late, but then I met a girl who had played for several years - she disagreed. They think you have lost your "sense for pitch" when you are older than 15, but its not true...Then you shouldn't be able to learn any music after 15, everyone knows that isn't true.
Start to learn if you want to!
Its not too late to start learning, but it is probably too late if you want to reach a professional level. I have only ever known one person who started violin late (also at 19) to play professionally, but she was virtuoso pianist since she was 6.
Violin is a notoriously difficult instrument to learn as an adult. Brass players and percussion players have much more success as late learners. I don't know why, maybe you just need to be physically stronger to be successful.
yes, go for it......I did not start until I was 35 years old.
DO IT NOW. But be patient ; the first six months are slow going. LOL
Too late? Never. You could be an amazing player with enough time invested in practice.
When I was your age (about 70 years ago) the Depression
was on---none of us could afford music lessons--no matter
how inclined or talented we might have been !
I had to make a living as a Big Band Singer---for myself
and a wife ---travelling and tired--not much pay ---etc
If I had been rich---in 10 or 15 years I could have learned
to play well the Violin , Cello ,Piano ,Bassoon ,Saxaphone,
Trombone ,Clarinet and the Keyboard if it had existed at
that time !
So can you---if want to concentrate on just the Violin---
you've got it made !
I directed a USO show in Okinawa featuring Jack Benny ---
ask your parents about him ---he was actually quite good
with the Violin---but he pretended on his TV shows in
the 60s that he wasn't ---
He had a renowned bit where he played a song called
"Love in Bloom" where he deliberately hit many sour
notes---pretending he was unaware of them !
I also staged shows with "Rubinoff--and his Violin !"
(Well known during Radio days !)
Good luck with your studies !
If you have no patience.
If you don't want to work at it.
If you are not prepared to practice.
...then yes it is too late.
Otherwise, no - give it a try, you've really nothing to lose.
As long as you have the desire it is never to late to learn something new.
It's never too late to start something you love.
It's never too late! :'D If you really want to play well, a good instrument is important and lots of practice. (of course). It's a fun instrument to play, although holding it for the first time can be a bit tricky to get used to.
A good quality beginner's violin would be around $250 (or a bit more). You could always rent and pay a certain fee each month. As for violin bows... fiberglass and carbon are durable (carbon being the best, but it's expensive), so fiberglass bows should be just fine. Wood ones are nice, but they break easily. :'(
Having a good cake of rosin is important in playing... if your violin is brand spankin' new, then you would need to rosin the bow a lot. Don't use the rosin that comes with the violin; it tends to be poor quality.
It's a good idea to keep some extra strings, just in case one of the strings break. It's also ideal to change your strings every 6 months, (if you really want to keep the sound quality of the violin in tip-top shape) and the wooden pegs every year. (Well, that's what people suggest, but I don't, even though I should. xp.)
Oh! Last but not least is the shoulder rest. The Kun brand sells some nice ones. I have the collapsible version, which makes it easy to store in my violin case. It's about $25-28 dollars, but it's worth the quality. Some people like to use sponges, so find whatever is comfortable for you. Having a shoulder rest will help you in improving your playing, posture, and comfort. Keep in mind that you're supposed to hold the violin up with your chin, not your hand.
Oops. Sorry about the wall of text... D': Hope I helped you a bit! Good luck!