Private Kansas City Violin Lessons In Your Home

Students start violin from different ages – some even as early as 3! There’s a lot to consider and every child is different, but we’ve seen that the ideal age to start violin lessons is between 5-7. At this age, children are able to properly hold an instrument and they’re able to focus and practice. It is still possible to enroll kids as young as 3 or 4, but it may require more supervision and support when first starting.

Read more: When Should My Child Start Violin Lessons?

Considering there are people who dedicate their entire lives to learning an instrument, it’s possible to continue learning forever. What’s most important is that students enjoy learning and progress in a way that’s meaningful to themselves. Within the first year, a student should have the opportunity to play in a recital or concert.

If you’re involved with any recitals or the school orchestras, learning will be even faster and your child will develop more and more confidence playing violin.

Read more: How Long Does It Take to Learn the Violin?

The most important thing to have to start violin lessons is a violin and a bow! As far as buying or renting one, our team can consult you on what’s best when starting out. Here are some other items to consider, and again your instructor will help you get started:

• Violin case
• Rosin for bow hairs
• A shoulder and chin rest
• Pencil and notebook for taking down notes during lessons
• A music stand and comfortable chair

Read more: Your Child’s Guide to Start Playing the Violin

For those starting violin lessons, students can rent violins to get a feel for the instrument and lessons for the first couple months. In addition, renting a violin can help beginner students size up as needed, especially for younger and still-growing students. Buying a violin, on the other hand, is special! If you want to learn more, check out our guide on renting vs buying a violin.

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You can technically learn on either. It really depends on what your goals and desires are for learning Violin. In general, learning on an acoustic is more “foundational” for understanding the Violin as a whole. Young learners will also develop more finger strength on an acoustic, which will make switching to electric much easier. But if your child has a natural inclination to electric Violin, start them out on that!

When choosing the right violin size, you can measure the length between the neck and wrist to choose the right size. See below for recommended violin sizes per arm length:

• 1/8 Violin – minimum of 16” arm length
• 1/4 Violin – minimum of 18” arm length
• 1/2 Violin – minimum of 20” arm length
• 3/4 Violin – minimum of 22” arm length
• 4/4 Violin (full-size) – minimum of 23” + arm length

When in doubt, our violin teachers can help you with selecting the right size

Practicing even as little as 15 minutes a day is enough for beginners! The key is practicing daily and consistently, versus a ton of time once a week. There is no hard set rule because everybody learns and practices differently. Your violin teacher will help your child come up with a practicing plan that works uniquely for them.

Read more: How Often Should My Child Practice Violin?

Sure can! While most left-handed violinists learn to play the violin using their right hand for bowing, playing with your left hand is possible through a special left-handed violin, a mirror image of a regular violin.

Some finger soreness is completely normal when starting the violin. Your fingertips are getting used to pressing down on the strings, and with regular practice, they’ll develop small calluses that make playing more comfortable. This usually happens within the first few weeks. If the discomfort is strong or lasting, your teacher can check your hand position or recommend lighter strings to make playing easier.