Yes, You Can Be A Violinist!All you need is the right information.From Simon Hewitt Jones, concert violinist & teacher:I've lost count of the number of times I've heard people say 'I'd love to play the violin, but it's just too difficult'. Or 'I tried the violin for a bit, but it was so hard'. How misguided!
Sure, I didn't say easy. It takes time to master all the different techniques. But it's an incredibly enjoyable journey if you have a high quality roadmap of what you need to do to make it sound beautiful. ** Most people think that the violin is hard because it's so counter-intuitive. It's not like the piano or the guitar, where you can just pick it up and start to play it - instead, you have to know how it responds. And yet...
I know this to be true. Over several years of high-level performing and teaching, I've learnt that it's possible for anyone to achieve great results with the violin straight away, if they have the right information. I run very successful Introductory Violin Workshops in the UK, and within three hours I can get people playing scales and pieces on the violin, even if they don't read music. The way I do it is by explaining the principles that empower great violin playing. Apply these fundamental ideas, and even the simplest piece of music can sound fantastic.
I have developed a completely free 7-day 'Quick Start' email course that will get you started on the right track. Please, please, please make sure you follow these principles, because if you do, you'll be building good habits from the moment you pick up the violin for the first time. It's SO much easier to get things right at the start than to waste weeks later on trying to correct bad habits. So please sign up for this free course. You'll learn:
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The thing is, if you have the right guidance and the right information, learning to play the violin can be very straightforward indeed. It doesn't need to be difficult.May Exclusive: FREE TICKETS!
London Violin Studio has a limited number of completely FREE tickets to two major Classical events in London next week:
Classical Revolution
Wednesday 18th May, 7.30pm
at the Green Carnation, Soho
The original 'Classical Club night' - a really cool event where you can see top classical performers whilst enjoying a drink in one of the West End's best bars. Read More >>
Music and the City
Friday 20th May, 7.30pm
at the 1901 Club, Waterloo
London's leading 'soiree' for amateur and professional musicians. Get together to play chamber music (all wind/strings welcome!) over a glass of wine in an amazing 'Viennese salon' atmosphere. Read More >>
To claim your FREE tickets, send us a message through the contact form today. (Limit 2 pairs per person).
Learn Online:
Skype Violin Lessons: Personal tuition wherever you are in the world... Connect to my online videoconference room near Buckingham Palace in London, and take private tuition via Skype. Affordable, personalised and ridiculously convenient! Read More >>
Violin Quick-Start: A day-by-day email course. It explains the key principles you need to begin playing the violin well. Get the perfect start to learning the violin, in just 7 days... and, it's completely FREE! Read More >>
The Violin Action Guide: A highly comprehensive and clearly structured pathway for learning the violin, from total beginner to professional level. Available as a printed book, downloadable PDF, or online tool. Read More >>
Learn in London, UK:
Private Lessons: I have one or two spaces for private students starting in 2012... please get in touch via the contact form.
Introductory Workshop: Learn to play the violin in just 3 hours at my introductory workshops! A great 'quick-start' for beginners, OR a refresher for advanced violinists.
Workshops take place in Pimlico or King's Cross on the 1st Saturday morning of every month (9.30-1.30pm).
Group Lessons: Improve your knowledge, meet and learn from other violinists, and practice playing together with other musicians at the group violin lessons! Suitable for anyone who's already done the Introductory 'Fundamentals' workshop.
Group Lessons take place in Pimlico or King's Cross every Saturday afternoon from 2pm. (See the main info page for full venue details and timings).
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