Taking up the Violin

AndrewJ · 03-10-2007, 18:15

Hey all,

While I enjoy pc's it's fast becoming something which is boring me, I fancy something new and something I can enjoy while others enjoy aswell.

I am curious if anyone knows of where I could learn the Violin in the Rochdale,Oldham area and if anyone here has learned it, and whom I could get in touch with and perhaps learn a little from.

**Graham M** · 03-10-2007, 18:25

Tried the Yellow Pages, usually you can find quite a large range of music schools/teachers

AndrewJ · 03-10-2007, 18:29

Shall do...ermmm Yellow Pages...last delivered...2001...problem...Where do I find a modern one

**Graham M** · 03-10-2007, 18:30

OK err... try www.yell.com then

AndrewJ · 03-10-2007, 18:31

Brilliant Zeph Cheers.

Bet this will cost me to learn

superbiatch · 03-10-2007, 22:56

It won't be cheap, but definitely well worth learning. I haven't played since school, but know i could pick one up and play it straight away. Once you learn you never forget

AndrewJ · 04-10-2007, 01:12

Good, I don't care about cost, I just want to learn, and the violin has a certain something for me.

**Derek** · 04-10-2007, 09:50

Of course you get the same results with a cat and a tazer

Nah seriously if its something you want to do go for it and don't be put off if it doesn't seem to be happening as quickly as you'd like.

Mr_love_monkey · 04-10-2007, 09:53

'Taking up the violin' - I thought that was slang for something..

I played the violin when I was younger, can't say I enjoyed it really - much prefer the guitar - but good on you if you want to do something like that

lauzjp · 04-10-2007, 10:38

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Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey

'Taking up the violin' - I thought that was slang for something..

you would think that wouldn't you!

I always wanted to play cello, but all I got was a recorder

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ask in local music shops also, they often have little adverts for teachers, else they may know of someone.

AndrewJ · 04-10-2007, 20:09

Shall do also, off next week to see into a Violin of my own, got a few friends who also have played some to grade 7 and 8 whatever that means :lol: still being this determined I am sure I can get there.

lauzjp · 04-10-2007, 20:17

best of luck!

as long as you enjoy it, that's the main thing.

AndrewJ · 04-10-2007, 20:21

I will see how far I can go, but I've my favorite Violinists and to match the odd song of theirs would be an achievement.

04-10-2007, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey

'Taking up the violin' - I thought that was slang for something..

I played the violin when I was younger, can't say I enjoyed it really - much prefer the guitar - but good on you if you want to do something like that

your Finbar Saunders in disguise aint ya

AndrewJ · 08-10-2007, 11:56

Well it's here

now to begin the long learning process