The violin
The violin is one of the most favored instruments of all time. Violins are often the powerhouse in a symphony and if you took them out of your favorite movie score, you would likely find that the movie itself falls flat. From classical orchestras, to bluegrass fiddles, and even rock bands, the violin is a versatile instrument that can be played for many years. Because of it's popularity, the music choices for violin are endless, but there are also a lot of people that play the violin. You will have heavy competition but incredible music that will make all your hard work worth it.
GETTING TO KNOW THE violin
The violin is the smallest and highest of the "Viol" instrument family. It has four strings of different pitches and is played with a horse-hair bow while being supported on the left shoulder (regardless of right or left handedness). If you are watching an orchestra play, look for the largest section of strings and you have yourself the violin section. Now listen for the main melodic line and many high notes played in rapid succession and you're most likely hearing the violins.
Know before you start
If you think the violin is the instrument for you, it is important that to know that they are quite fragile. Those pursuing the violin should be responsible enough to take care of their wooden instrument and its accessories. There are small pieces that can break and they can be severely damaged if left in a hot car. Students should also be proficient with the alphabet and counting. We recommend students be approximately 7 years old and above.