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Level 1Sassmannshaus, EgonEarly Beginner, Books 1 & 2 SuzukiBooks 1 & 2 SchradieckSchool of Violin Technique, Books 1 - 4 SevcikSchool of Bowing Technique, Op. 2 SevcikSchool of Violin Technique, Op. 1
Level 2Sassmannshaus, EgonEarly Beginner, Books 3 & 4 SuzukiBooks 3 & 4 SchradieckSchool of Violin Technique, Books 1 - 4 SevcikSchool of Bowing Technique, Op. 2 SevcikSchool of Violin Technique, Op. 1
Level 3SuzukiBooks 5 & 6 FischerBasics Kayser36 Studies, Op. 20 SchradieckSchool of Violin Technique, Books 1 - 4 SevcikPreparatory Trill Studies, Op. 7 SevcikSchool of Bowing Technique, Op. 2 SevcikSchool of Violin Technique, Op. 1 SevcikShifting, Op. 8 Wohlfahrt60 Studies, Op. 45
Level 4SuzukiBooks 7 & 8 FischerBasics FleschScale System GalamianContemporary Violin Technique Kayser36 Studies, Op. 20 Kreutzer42 Studies Sassmannshaus, KurtVirtuous Moments SchradieckSchool of Violin Technique, Books 1 - 4 SevcikDouble Stops, Op. 9 SevcikPreparatory Trill Studies, Op. 7 SevcikSchool of...

I believe that it is never too late to take up a string instrument if you have a love of music, the desire to learn, and the determination to open your mind to new ideas and concepts. It takes time and patience, but I truly believe that the most important ingredient for success is the belief that it is possible to learn to play an instrument at any age and that you can do it!
The emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits of playing and listening to music are enormous, however it is extremely important to find and work with a teacher who has the required understanding and experience to help solve the various problems one is bound to encounter that are unique to the older student. A fine teacher can help make your musical journey one of joy, fun, and hope, and will be able to assist in the fulfillment of your musical goals and dreams.
This guidance will also allow you to remain pain and injury free which should be a major concern to any musician and which I cannot emphasize too strongly. The act of playing an instrument combines athleticism as well as artistry and the risk of injury to a player is substantial if one is not properly supervised.  This especially applies to an adult whose anatomy is not as flexible as a young child's.
Another reason to take up the study of a musical instrument is the fact that the physical benefits of keeping your brain active are astonishing and music is an enjoyable way to exercise and stimulate your brain.
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Giving a student a private violin lesson.

Bach's C Major. Adagio and Presto.

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Carol Gwen Kiefer – Suzuki Violin Instruction
  
Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, a German-trained violinist from Japan, began teaching children the violin after the Second World War using a system he had been developing over the previous ten years. Suzuki opened the Talent Education Institute in Matsumoto City, implementing an educational concept and philosophy that he termed the “mother tongue approach” due to its basis in language development.
 
The mother tongue approach can be summarized as:

Start young, structuring the home environment from birth to be rich in the great music and musicians of the century;
Begin instruction using very simple tasks, mastering each step through imitation and repetition;
Practice and listen daily;
Make music an integral part of positive interaction with the family, especially the Suzuki parent;
Make learning fun by...

We all live and breathe amongst an ocean of energy - we are always interacting and relating with other people. Making beautiful music together is more than a metaphor - when we are literally "in concert" with another or others, when we are creating sounds together with others that are harmonious, that are complex and...

 
Playing a stringed instrument can be one of life's most rewarding experiences. The extent of nuance and tone variation available to string players is unsurpassed by any other instrumental group. This also makes the mastery of these instruments both the most rewarding and the most challenging. There are also benefits to the brain that occur as one studies any instrument.  Research has shown  that children  who play a musical instrument for at...

Lei Zhang Violin Academy & Stars Youth Orchestra 12th Annual Concert, Lei Zhang, music director/conductor & violinist; Alice Wang, violinist & music assistant; Julia Yu, vocal; Aneesh Natarajan,  Sandip Nirmel, Sean Ang & Sharon Zhen, violins; Ray Wu, flute; Chen Woo, pianist.
Program: Vivaldi’s Summer, Gershwin’s Summertime, Webber’s Selections from Phantom...

This article was written by Sarah Davies, a parent of one of my students (who is a fabulous little violinist!) You can read her blogpost here: http://sarahdavies.cc/2009/05/10/motivating-kids-to-practice-suzuki/.
Opening My husband, Brian, and I have a child in Suzuki violin. We have a quirky way of practicing, and our violin teacher keeps telling us that we should tell other parents about it, because it really does work. So this blog post has nothing to do with technology (although it does have to do with lifehacking). It’s aimed at other Suzuki parents, so if you’re one of my normal blog readers and you have zero interest in music or motivating children, then move along. I’ll be back to my normally-scheduled tech blogging next week.
Suzuki is hard work Learning an instrument is a life-long endeavor. It requires daily practice over a long period of time. If you’re like my husband and me, you’ve made the decision that it’s worth it. Our little one (I call her the geekling) is seven. She started Suzuki violin at the age of five, and she can’t remember a time when she didn’t practice every day. That’s hard work! However, our job as a parents isn’t to help her (or bribe or intimidate her to) struggle through the hard work. I’m going to tell you about the way we practice. It’s a lot of work for us. The difference is that we know we’re working hard. If all goes as planned, she thinks it’s playtime.
Trust your teacher There’s a reason we hire teachers. Any violinist could tell a child the 1,001 things that they are doing wrong. Edmund Sprunger says in his great book, Helping Parents Practice, that his job as a violin teacher is to tell the child the one thing that will help them the most. A good violin teacher (ours is the fabulous Christine Dunaway) will tell you exactly what to practice at home. We, as parents, have a strong urge to correct our children. It’s hard to watch them practicing bad habits, but if the focus for the week is a good bow hand, let the other stuff slide....

Break it up, Shake it up! When learning new pieces, challenge yourself to not trudge through it from start to finish.  In fact, don’t start at the beginning at all! Find the hardest spots in the music (your teacher can help you do this, too!)  Then, break it up into manageable chunks (perhaps one measure, perhaps just two notes). Then add notes, and measures onto that spot gradually until you’ve learned the difficult spot. 
Now, here’s the trick to make it fun - shake it up!   When practicing day in and day out, our minds often...