You can learn violin through many methods. Which one is right for you depends on your personality as well as your situation. We'll cover your options and which is best for you in the following post.
Face to face lessons are the first category. This can be private or in a group. Some say teachers are necessary to learn violin. This isn't so, but having someone at your disposal to consult during tough times can make a big difference.
Private lessons can be quite expensive, definitely the most costly of all your options. Group lessons tend to be available for at about half the cost of the average private lesson or less.
When you learn in a group, you have to stick to a forced schedule. In a group, there is additional motivation out of the embarrassment not to look bad each week in front of your peers. When you're paying regularly for something whether or not you make advancements, it can be considered additional motivation. By going to group lessons you will absorb the passion and mindset of the group.
For private lessons, you're going to get more personalized feedback. Often, due to the more relaxed environment, you will be able to ask more questions and learn more.
The next category is for people who prefer to teach themselves as much as possible. You can use a variety of materials to do this, including books, manuals, videos, and courses. Paper manuals are always lacking though. With paper you can't see exactly how everything is done. That pushes you more towards video lessons.
I prefer online violin lessons as there is less cost associated with delivery and less clutter for your life. You don't have to interrupt your learning even if you move or go on vacation, as you'll always have easy-access to the lessons. Violin Master Pro is a very comprehensive course in this area. Eric Lewis is the instructor who covers a wide range of styles. It costs less than thirty dollars, but even if it were more expensive, there aren't many programs out there that can compete with it.
Going the self-taught route tends to require more discipline. You aren't accountable to anyone else, and if you don't set a schedule for yourself, who knows when you'll make progress. Many like the idea of being able to go at your own pace cheaply, but the pace for most people is that of a snail.
For this route, a schedule of practice is necessary. Don't let yourself miss practice sessions as you can't regain the lost time or momentum. Find a way to get the benefits of the private or group lessons without having to take them. See if you can get others invested in your success with the violin. Also find and hang out with people who are passionate about the music. If you let your passion wane when the lessons feel forced, you will likely give up sooner or later if you haven't instilled in yourself the habit of playing.
Face to face lessons are the first category. This can be private or in a group. Some say teachers are necessary to learn violin. This isn't so, but having someone at your disposal to consult during tough times can make a big difference.
Private lessons can be quite expensive, definitely the most costly of all your options. Group lessons tend to be available for at about half the cost of the average private lesson or less.
When you learn in a group, you have to stick to a forced schedule. In a group, there is additional motivation out of the embarrassment not to look bad each week in front of your peers. When you're paying regularly for something whether or not you make advancements, it can be considered additional motivation. By going to group lessons you will absorb the passion and mindset of the group.
For private lessons, you're going to get more personalized feedback. Often, due to the more relaxed environment, you will be able to ask more questions and learn more.
The next category is for people who prefer to teach themselves as much as possible. You can use a variety of materials to do this, including books, manuals, videos, and courses. Paper manuals are always lacking though. With paper you can't see exactly how everything is done. That pushes you more towards video lessons.
I prefer online violin lessons as there is less cost associated with delivery and less clutter for your life. You don't have to interrupt your learning even if you move or go on vacation, as you'll always have easy-access to the lessons. Violin Master Pro is a very comprehensive course in this area. Eric Lewis is the instructor who covers a wide range of styles. It costs less than thirty dollars, but even if it were more expensive, there aren't many programs out there that can compete with it.
Going the self-taught route tends to require more discipline. You aren't accountable to anyone else, and if you don't set a schedule for yourself, who knows when you'll make progress. Many like the idea of being able to go at your own pace cheaply, but the pace for most people is that of a snail.
For this route, a schedule of practice is necessary. Don't let yourself miss practice sessions as you can't regain the lost time or momentum. Find a way to get the benefits of the private or group lessons without having to take them. See if you can get others invested in your success with the violin. Also find and hang out with people who are passionate about the music. If you let your passion wane when the lessons feel forced, you will likely give up sooner or later if you haven't instilled in yourself the habit of playing.
