Violin Lessons in Arcadia & Walnut
The violin is notoriously one of the most difficult instruments to learn, teach and master. At the Silver River Music Academy we admire the gumption of anyone who takes up the challenge of mastering one of the world most beautiful but tricky musical instruments. We are also better prepared to offer violin lessons in Arcadia than anyone else. We are extremely proud to have on our staff Kazumi Shimokawa who began to play the violin at the age of nine and graduated from the Berklee College of Music with a dual major in Film Scoring and contemporary writing and production.
Kazumi has throughout his career understood the importance of versatility and the desire to challenge oneself with any good violin student will need. Having worked as a writer and performer in Jazz, Classical and Pop genres he has proven his willingness to try new things and this rubs off on his students.
As the best violin teacher in Arcadia he can guide violinists through the steep learning curve that causes to many musicians to give up before they have truly begun. Before you begin enrolling in your violin lessons consider this advice:
Buying a violin: There is simply no reason to buy an exceptionally expensive violin at the start of your musical journey. It is to safe to say that for a long time the limiting factor will not the quality of the instrument but the quality of your playing. Having said that you do want to purchase a solid instrument free of faults, that can hold its tune. Your violin teacher knows Arcadia music shops and can recommend a good place to buy.
A shoulder rest is usually recommended. There are some militant purists who insist that it is neither necessary or desirable however the majority of players consider them a great help. The offer the following advantages. Firstly it makes things little more comfortable on the neck. Secondly by taking some of the burden of holding the instrument away from your left hand it facilitates easier movement to higher positions.
You might want to invest in a mute. If you are taking Piano Lessons in Arcadia you likely desire to practice at home. This is of course a pretty dense town and unless you are very lucky your neighbors and family will greatly appreciate your consideration in buying a practice mute. Even the most talented player would expect some complaints if they were frequently practicing loudly whilst their roommates attempted to sleep.
The key to success with the violin is to keep practicing and get a good violin teacher so as to maintain progress and avoid the frustration that leads to quitting. If you are able to break through the initial difficulties you will find this charming and rewarding instrument to be a constant source of joy and solace for you.
So if with to begin learning violin or make an investment in your child by having them learn please call us today at 626-566-1290. The best violin teachers in Arcadia are waiting to help you or your child develop their skills and master the violin.
Kazumi has throughout his career understood the importance of versatility and the desire to challenge oneself with any good violin student will need. Having worked as a writer and performer in Jazz, Classical and Pop genres he has proven his willingness to try new things and this rubs off on his students.
As the best violin teacher in Arcadia he can guide violinists through the steep learning curve that causes to many musicians to give up before they have truly begun. Before you begin enrolling in your violin lessons consider this advice:
Buying a violin: There is simply no reason to buy an exceptionally expensive violin at the start of your musical journey. It is to safe to say that for a long time the limiting factor will not the quality of the instrument but the quality of your playing. Having said that you do want to purchase a solid instrument free of faults, that can hold its tune. Your violin teacher knows Arcadia music shops and can recommend a good place to buy.
A shoulder rest is usually recommended. There are some militant purists who insist that it is neither necessary or desirable however the majority of players consider them a great help. The offer the following advantages. Firstly it makes things little more comfortable on the neck. Secondly by taking some of the burden of holding the instrument away from your left hand it facilitates easier movement to higher positions.
You might want to invest in a mute. If you are taking Piano Lessons in Arcadia you likely desire to practice at home. This is of course a pretty dense town and unless you are very lucky your neighbors and family will greatly appreciate your consideration in buying a practice mute. Even the most talented player would expect some complaints if they were frequently practicing loudly whilst their roommates attempted to sleep.
The key to success with the violin is to keep practicing and get a good violin teacher so as to maintain progress and avoid the frustration that leads to quitting. If you are able to break through the initial difficulties you will find this charming and rewarding instrument to be a constant source of joy and solace for you.
So if with to begin learning violin or make an investment in your child by having them learn please call us today at 626-566-1290. The best violin teachers in Arcadia are waiting to help you or your child develop their skills and master the violin.