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Want to Learn Violin? You Need These 3 Things First

Article by Jerold Siemering

It’s truely sad how many people second guess themselves before undertaking a new hobby. Aren’t I too old to learn violin? Aren’t I too young to master violin? Do I have the time I need to master it? These are just a few of the absurd questions people ask. They are excuses in question form, nothing more.

Any age is a good time to start playing violin. Some less than ten years old play with unheard of skill. The idea that you can’t teach old dogs new tricks is also garbage. If you want it, go get it, if not, don’t lie to yourself.

That doesn’t mean that having certain qualities won’t make a massive difference though. Anyone can learn these, but on some level they must be present and working.

Motivation to learn is top on the list. Your drive has to be high enough that you’ll make it through whatever obstacles you may face. Don’t kid yourself into thinking you won’t face obstacles either. If drive isn’t there on some level, learning to play violin is just a nice idea, not something you should persue.

Second is the action part. You have to be disciplined enough to practice regularly. If you can do this on a schedule, that’s even better. If you can keep up that schedule, it will no longer be a strain to get yourself to practice. While this may be a strain at first, stick with it and it will become easier. Once you’ve instilled the habit in you, it’ll carry you through rough times.

If you aren’t good when it comes to discipline, at least initially, you must be creative. Getting leverage on yourself is key. This leverage must carry you through the times when you are depressed, tired, or just don’t see the point. It can’t be solely about playing the violin.

Do you take pride in your honesty? Then tell every person you know and care about how great you’re going to be. Give this greatness a time frame as well. You can involve money by betting people you’ll be able to play with a certain level of skill by a given date. This works even better if you’re broke. This is only leverage if you can’t find a way to get out of it, so don’t look for an excuse after it’s set.

If you know any self-taught violinists, I’d recommend that you hang out with them. They tend to be excellent at motivation and discipline. Pick their brains and absorb their outlooks. If you can’t do that, see some live performances from your favorite violinists or groups. Stack up more positive associations to the violin and it will come through when you need it.

Love your fiddle and treat it accordingly. Make sure it stays in a condition that you’re happy with. Don’t be one of those people that lets dust meld to the finish and becomes ashamed to show off their violin because of it.

The longer you do things like this the easier it becomes, so stick in there and you’ll have mastered your instrument before you know it.

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