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AndrewJ
03-10-2007, 19:15
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, 19:25
Tried the Yellow Pages, usually you can find quite a large range of music schools/teachers

AndrewJ
03-10-2007, 19:29
Shall do...ermmm Yellow Pages...last delivered...2001...problem...Where do I find a modern one :rofl:

Graham M
03-10-2007, 19:30
OK err... try www.yell.com then :)

AndrewJ
03-10-2007, 19:31
Brilliant Zeph Cheers.

Bet this will cost me to learn :D

superbiatch
03-10-2007, 23:56
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, 02:12
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, 10:50
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. :tu:

Mr_love_monkey
04-10-2007, 10:53
'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, 11:38
'Taking up the violin' - I thought that was slang for something..

:rolleyes: you would think that wouldn't you! :p:

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

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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, 21:09
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, 21:17
best of luck! :tu: as long as you enjoy it, that's the main thing. :)

AndrewJ
04-10-2007, 21:21
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.

zing_deleted
04-10-2007, 21:29
'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, 12:56
Well it's here :D now to begin the long learning process :dozey:

Mr_love_monkey
08-10-2007, 12:57
Well it's here :D now to begin the long learning process :dozey:

Glad I don't live next door to you.
I remember the noise I made when I was learning

Nugget
08-10-2007, 13:07
'Taking up the violin' - I thought that was slang for something

I believe you're thinking of 'plucking the banjo'...


Well, maybe not at the minute, but I bet you will be later on :)

Mr_love_monkey
08-10-2007, 13:11
I believe you're thinking of 'plucking the banjo'...


Well, maybe not at the minute, but I bet you will be later on :)

Hmm. I'll have to go and look that up to see if I am thinking about it

lauzjp
08-10-2007, 14:30
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.

you'd be surprised how quickly you pick something up when you really want to play a certain piece - I've no idea what I'm doing on a cello, but I can play that bit in 'Your Ghost' by Kristin Hersh, so I'm happy! :)

AndrewJ
08-10-2007, 22:38
Yeah, I've a few pieces in mind, all Celtic though.

Just daunting how much I have to learn, reminds me of when I first begun on computers and I didn't even know how to install Solitare on Windows 95 :rofl:

AndrewJ
11-10-2007, 08:39
Just wondering, the woman sold me a bausch Violin, I love it my tutor loves it and I've been told by another person that they're quite an expensive violin, and that I am a lucky SOB to get it for the price :D

nffc
11-10-2007, 10:17
Looks quite new to me - I really like the sound of older stringed instruments :P

(and pipe organs)

AndrewJ
11-10-2007, 10:21
A arty shot with my crappy old camera :D

lauzjp
11-10-2007, 13:27
it does look lovely, and as long as you enjoy it and take care of it lovingly like it is an antique, then it'll be worth every penny. :)

nffc
11-10-2007, 15:01
You can't tell from a photo but it should be more than adequate - no excuses! Just keep it up.