Should I quit playing violin?

As a guideline, I like my young students to give violin at least a year trial, ideally more, but at least a year. For adults, my answer is always the same “If you are still enjoying playing, there is no reason for you to quit.” In the end, that is what it is all about.

Is 16 too old to start violin?

If you have a musical gift, 16 is a good age to start. You’re still plenty young enough to have outstanding flexibility in your joints, and mature enough to commit to the consistent practice that it will take. I know people who didn’t take up violin until college or later, and who are excellent musicians, so go for it!

Is 15 too old to start violin?

Anyone can learn to play the violin, at any age. Mastering a new skill, regardless of what it is, always involves desire, discipline and determination; and learning violin is no different. Your age does have a factor in how quickly you’ll be able to adapt to the instrument.

How do you convince your parents to let you quit violin?

You need to have a serious talk with them. You have made it clear to them that you don’t like to play the violin. That you don’t like doing it anymore and that you would rather do something else. Tell them that you are old enough to make your own decisions and that it’s your decision to quit.

Can I start violin 19?

The short and general answer is yes, you can begin to study the violin at 19.

Can I start violin at 14?

The answer to this is that you can learn the violin at any age. The difficulty is a person problem not an instrument problem. People confuse how long someone has been playing and the age that they started.

Is it too late to learn violin 18?

It is definitely not too late. You won’t play professionally, but even lots of people who start as children don’t have the talent for that. As long as you’re willing to put in the work, you’ll become a really decent player. It’s never too late to start playing music.

How do you tell your parents that you want to quit an instrument?

Start by telling them how much you appreciate the sacrifices they have made and the time and resources they have dedicated to you. You might also throw in a few things the piano has taught you. We parents soften a great deal when we know that you have learned from your pursuits. 2.

Is it too late to learn violin 23?

As a violin teacher, one question I get very often is “Am I too old to learn the violin!?” A short answer is: yes, of course, you can learn the violin as an adult! It definitely is challenging to learn the violin in general, and being an adult brings some disadvantages that children don’t face.

Is 13 too old to learn violin?

It is never too late to begin learning a violin, or any instrument. Being a young prodigy may look quite natural in the movies. But, in the real world most kids don’t know what they want to do and they drop most interests in a short period of time.

Why did my child quit playing a musical instrument?

During my time as an educator and administrator, parents and students have shared with me several reasons why the child quit their musical instrument, including: The student is not musically talented (or at least thought they weren’t). The student is too busy with other activities.

Is your kid ready to learn to play a violin?

The test to know if a kid is ready to learn to play a violin is if the kid can stand in one place and sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. The the kid spends a year learning how to play the song. I’m not kidding. A string instrument is incredibly difficult. Just learning how to hold the bow takes a three-year-old a few months.

How many students quit their musical instruments in the first two years?

Over 50\% of students quit their musical instrument within the first two years of playing. The Music Parents’ Guide A Survival Kit for the New Music Parent Home About Tony About the Book Guest Post

How much time should a child have to practice a musical instrument?

 Also, if music is a class in school, then school obligations should be priorities.  Budget time accordingly and children will have 10 minutes a day to practice an instrument, for sure. Much like any worthwhile venture, practicing a musical instrument has its ups and downs.