Violin players: How long did it take you to master the violin?

Oct 30, 2008 by Aurore | Posted in Performing Arts

At age 8 or 9, I took violin lessons (college students experienced violinist, but a horrible teacher). I hated mainly because of the instructor and his teaching methods (He tried to teach me a level of 4 songs before teaching me the scale). Now, having learned to play the Bb clarinet fluently, I decided that I want him back. How long did it take to master and start producing music "reality" on the violin?

I'm glad you've decided to take the violin again! Knowing another instrument allows a ton to learn another. You already know that the scales are supposed to sound like when they are listening and have an idea what the dynamics, armor, and everything is fun stuff.

So you're way ahead of the game. With this knowledge, it should only take a few years (maybe two) to become, say, "control" on the violin. It took me three or so have fun with mine because I was really little when I started. But for most people it could be longer than that.

Then it starts and practice hard, you might get a good lot sooner than you think.

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