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Anyone Know Anything About Berkeley Violins for a Beginner Violin Student?
Asked by M.C. from Indianapolis
on November 5, 2008
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My 11 year old daughter is going to start strings at school, and needs a 3/4 violin. She has never played any musical intrument before, and we're not sure if she'll st...
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- Have you checked with the music department at her school? I know it was a long time ago, but when I started playing in the 5th grade, the school had instruments that ...
- Rent from Baroque Violins. We pay 17.04 a month (now that started 3 years ago) and the rent will go toward a purchase when/if he decides to buy his own. Also, if yo...
- M.- NO EBAY! Especially if you do not know if she will stay with it! THE LOFT- specializes in violins you can rent them and as your daughter grows, you can exch...
My 5 Year Old Has Hit a Plateau in Violin Lessons - Looking for Inspiration!
Asked by L.G. from Los Angeles
on February 11, 2009
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Hello All ~
My 5 y.o. daughter requested violin lessons last year and we began classes in October of 08. Her daddy is a professional musician (guitar, banjo, mandoli...
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- I agree with the moms who say to not push the practicing. The love of the music, wanting to play and practice should come from your daughter. Of couse kids attention...
- Hi L. How wonderful that your daughter shares your husband's love of music. It sounds like you have found a great teacher, one who is age-appropriate and who is givi...
- My son wanted to play violin about the same age because he saw someone playing and it sounded so beautiful and fun. Maybe find a concert or a video to remind her how...
Violin Suzuki Method
Asked by V.M. from Detroit
on February 3, 2009
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My family will be relocating to the Sterling Heights/Detroit area in the fall and I am looking for a violin teacher for my 4yr old daughter. She will turn 5 in May but...
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- I am a piano teacher that teachers a method somewhat similar to Suzuki. I don't know anyone in the area though that's teaching Suzuki. RO is a bit of a hike for you. I...
- I have checked into it and searched quite a bit for the lessons. I found that Wilson's violin shop in Birmingham has an instructor who teaches Suzuki. They have othe...
- Evola on 23 and schoenherr teaches violin but i know its kinda far from sterling heights cuz its in shelby but if you jet down schoenher its like 20 min drive. Other ...
Is First Grade Too Early to Start Violin Lessons?
Asked by L.K. from San Francisco
on November 24, 2008
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My daughter seems really interested, but will she be totally discouraged by starting to play violin now?
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- Actually, of all instruments, violin is great for younger children because they make violin in smaller sizes (whereas with some instruments their little fingers or arm...
- I don't think it is too soon as long as she is not pressured too much. Usually playing at school is less pressure than actual lessons but you can sign up for a month a...
- If she learns by the Suzuki method, it is a perfect time. Check Suzuki out on line. It can be great. My son, who is almost 26 years old, started Suzuki violin in kinde...
First Time Instrument
Asked by K.J. from Los Angeles
on September 6, 2008
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My 9 year old son came home from school and announced that he wants to participate in orchestra. He's interested in the Saxophone because both of his cousins played S...
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- Hi K., Any instrument your child is interested in is the right one. Any instrument will be hard at first, whehter it's a wind or a string or even the drums. Also,...
- The important thing is he wants to play. That's great. Let him choose an instrument and try it out. Don't lose anything by trying, right? About the drums, you can alwa...
- Awesome!! I have 4 in high school band ( 1 senior, 1 jounior, and 2 freshman)this year and they have all been playing since 5th grade. The older 2 play trumpet and fl...
Moving to Midland!
Asked by R.N. from Odessa
on February 19, 2008
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Hi Mammas~
Well, we're a family of five and headed to Midland! My husband has taken a job with an oil and gas company. We've never spent any time in Midland. I know...
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- Good luck finding a place to live! COM aquatics is the best place for swimming, they have an awsome facility. They also have a dive team as well. Trinity seems to be...
- Welcome to Midland! I have lived here since i was 10 years old and of all the beautiful places i've lived, Midland has been my favorite. Although, not very pretty, the...
- My family and I just moved to Midland in December. I don't have much to share, but here is what I do know. It is very dry. We actually had to put two humidifiers in ou...
Piano or Violin and When to Start
Asked by S.P. from Minneapolis
on May 14, 2008
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I am wondering what age is a good age to start piano lessons? I was also thinking that maybe violin might be a good choice. She is 4 and I was trying to see when we ne...
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- I started playing the piano at 5, and then quit for a few years while I taught myself to play by ear. I found that much more enjoyable, and then was ready to pick bac...
- I started my son at 5 with the Suzuki method on piano. That was great. My daughter is going to be 4 this summer and we hope to start her within the next year (she wa...
- 2 of my kids play piano. One started at 8, the other at 10. My 10 year old wizzed through the first book, while my 8 year old went at a steady pace. I wouldn't worr...
8 Year Old Son Is Telling Lies and Being Sneaky
Asked by K.R. from Minneapolis
on January 15, 2009
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I could use some advice on how to handle my second child, who has been lying to me and sneaking around doing things he is not supposed to. For example, he is only all...
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- Explain to him that you know he lied about the screen time and ipod. Then take away ALL screen time and his ipod and tell him he will get them back when he proves hims...
- Clearly tell him the consequences of what will happen/or be taken away if he doesn't follow the rules, and make sure you follow through with it. When my oldest son sta...
- Take that iPod away - And for weeks...Not days. My 8 yr old has also been sneaking things (mostly Bakugan) to school despite warnings and random searches. His friends ...
Seeking Violin Lessons for My Daughter!!
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on April 7, 2008
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I have a 6 year old daughter that wants to learn how to play the violin. I do not know where to begin. She needs a violin and I also need info on the best place to fin...
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- I recommend Young Musicians in Keller. Their phone# is ###-###-####. (I believe they are in the phone book) We moved to the area last summer. My 14-yr. old son play...
- go to www.takelessons.com they helped me find dance classes for my daughter, but they can find all types of lessons for what you are looking for.
- Recommending Shana Druffner. Her contact information is: ###-###-#### (phone), ###-###-#### (fax), and ____@____.com. Check out her website: http://www.theviolinist....
Seeking Violin or Guitar Lessons in Campbell Area
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on July 9, 2008
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After searching the internet for two days, I decided to cut to the chase and see if any of you have any good recommendations for private violin or guitar lessons. We w...
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- Hi L.. I found Gary's phone number. I talked to him and he said he is available to give lessons if you are interested. His phone number is ###-###-####. His name i...
- I would recommend Suzuki lessons for the violin. The children learn to play right away and reading music follows when appropriate. At the ages of 6 & 8, they will soa...
- You might just try Music Village on Union Avenue ###-###-####. I'm pretty sure they have a list of music teachers they can give you, or at least refer you to a place ...
