Learn To Play With Eric Lewis

Learn how to play the violin with one of the worlds greatest violinists of The Manhattan String Quartet, Eric Lewis.

With some 40 years experience on the international scene and extensive work as a teacher of the violin in many universities and colleges, there is probably no one better to take you on your musical journey.

After developing a unique and highly effective form of teaching, E. Lewis has released the only program that will teach you how to play like a violin professional. Not without practice of course!

Do not worry if you are a complete beginner. Eric will take you right from the start and teach you everything you need to know to become a proficient musician. Learn from video and watch them over and over again.

To see a full list of all the features and read some of the breath taking testimonials from his students, visit the main Violin Master Pro Webiste.

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How to Find Free Online Violin Lessons

If you are one of the many people searching for free online violin lessons, then it should not take you long to find teachers offering many great lessons on the Internet. There are some great teachers available whether they are well known for not and they are based all around the world.

Some people spend a lot of time hunting for the perfect teacher, one who suits their personality and one that can fulfil both the technical and musical demands they require.

A quick alternative to this is to look for a recommendation from another musician. It may be a good idea to browse some blogs, websites or forums that target music and in particular violin lessons. Sometimes it is very easy to see a highly popular teacher mentioned on many different platforms. It is a safe bet that the teacher with the recommendations is of a good quality.

Personally I recommend looking for a well-known or famous teacher. They often have incredibly professional websites with downloadable resources, books, PDF's, videos and backing tracks for you to jam along with.

Let's face it, they have a reputation to uphold and they will not be giving poor quality violin lessons whilst there name and reputation is at stake.

With any of the internets free online violin lessons it is a good idea to look for some type of continuing education choice. So if you enjoy the lessons then there is the option to continue learning and playing for as long as you wish.

Beginner Violin Books

Many people often ask me if they will need beginner violin books. I guess people want to know if that's the best method of learning or maybe they think that online courses are not substantial enough.

It was about time we learned the truth on this matter.

There are many, many excellent violin tutor books available in music stores around the world. Most of them are written by incredibly accomplished violinists and they offer a wealth of information for you to visit as regularly as you like.

They will never become redundant and people will always write and publish these great pieces.
However I must say that courses like the one we recommend include far more content than what a book does. There is literally months and months worth of content online, not to mention hours and hours of outstanding video material.

You simply can't put all of this in a book, if you did it would be too heavy to pick up! LOL! What the online courses offer is far more than just the beginner book. They offer you the whole course that will allow you to master this instrument.

Beginner violin books are fantastic but for the same price would you rather have a complete online teacher, method and resource?

Video Violin Lessons

Hi there readers,

I actually looked through my blog and noticed that there werent that many video. Of course there are a few of the master himself Eric Lewis but I wanted to put up a lot more of general violin, violin lessons and people performing specific pieces of music.

So here is the first post of a few videos.








I dont know about you but I just love to see so many great players out there and I love to see them giving away such wonderful free advice, techniques and knowledge.

Online Violin Lessons

Sample Violin lesson Online With Eric Lewis

Hi - heres a great video I got from youTube and it gives you an idea of whats offered up from Eric Lewis in the Violin Master Pro online course.

Sorry the quality isnt fantastic - this happens sometimes when you upload to YouTube.

Obviously the quality on the main website is top note! (sorry couldnt resist)

Christmas music and guitar chords.

Well being as it is holiday season there are many people searching for Christmas music and guitar chords. Although this blog is for violinists I thought I might as well help out a few fellow musicians during the season of goodwill, right?

So I had a look around for some good chords and good guitar website and there are literally thousands. In fact there are so many you can get bogged down and lose sight of wood for the trees!

Although I am primarily a violinist I do also play the guitar, so I wanted to find a site that would allow me to master as many different Christmas hymns, carols and songs with as few chords as possible. This way I recommend it to people who are beginners they will be able to get as much joy from it as the more advanced players.

So this is the site I recommend:

Christmas music and guitar chords.

It's really well laid out and the guitarist Lisa McCormick explains things really well. She only uses three chords G, C and D and shows you how to play loads of different Christmas tunes with these.

If you are a guitarist looking for some great Christmas music this is a great website to get all the information and music you need.

Very Funny Violin Video

Ok well at least I think this is funny.....

This video is actually on page one of google for several searches - amazing.

At first I wasnt sure whether this guy was actually serious or not 'cos he keeps a straight face all the way through - even when he is singing!

He's a mad Brit, but then again so am I!!!

Enjoy......

Learning the violin in the holidays!

The holidays is a great time for you to learn an instrument. Yes you may be busy but one thing that I always find that this time of year is how inspired people are!

No matter who you are I think it's difficult to resist the magical feeling that surrounds the holiday period and if you can use this to inspire you to learn and practice then you will see the benefits really quickly.

Can you imagine waking up on Christmas Day for example and performing a few Christmas tunes for your family?

Okay you're not going to be a complete Maestro in a couple of weeks, but with some inspired and focused practice you should be able to master a couple of really ineffective carols or jingles.

Actually come to think about it I think “Jingle Bells” only has around five notes in the whole tune. So master those five notes and you're away!

Good luck.

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Violin Lessons For Beginners

Hi Guys,

Just a quick post today.....

In the last few weeks I have had close to 100 people e-mail me asking if 'ViolinMasterPro' is a course suitable for beginners. I'm not quite sure why this is, perhaps the website looks as though it is aimed to be more intermediate player looking to advance their skills.

Whilst that is true, this course is designed to take a complete newbie, from the beginning, straight out of the blocks as a total beginner and teach them everything they need to know about playing the violin and becoming a good all-round musician.

Personally I don't think Eric Lewis has misssed anything in his online violin lessons course and the most basic beginners will not be left to figure anything out by themselves.

I hope this clears up a few peoples questions.

Rich.

Get the lowdown here - Online Violin Lessons For Beginners

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More Than Reading.....

There are tons of articles and websites or blogs (just like this one) out there on the internet jam packed full of information. They all give tips on how to play various instruments. There's even advice on Wikipedia!

There's just one problem...

You cant learn to play any instrument by just reading about it. Believe it or not there are a lot of people who only ever do just that. How do I know? They write about it. Just this morning I was reading a comment left below a very informative article.

The comment read - "I just purchased a violin and I am trying my best, however articles like this aren't helping"! - Oh My Word, I couldn't believe what I was reading. Heres a guy that thought he could just buy an instrument, then read a few words on the net and voila.

Well no, I am afraid that you are going to need a teacher. With there guidance and advice, plus your hard effort, only then will you see an advancement. It is here that the well written articles and websites with lots of advice will help you along the way.

So don't hesitate, learn today. What's the worst that could happen?

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Should I Copy Pieces From a CD?

This is another question I get asked a lot and the simple answer is NO. If you really want to learn How To Play The Violin do not copy anyone. You have to develop your own style.

Of course listen to, mimic, take on board, be influenced by a lot of players but don't just copy one person. Sure it's OK to have one teacher and learn everything from them but they will encourage you to listen to as many players as you can.

Imagine if you only listened to one player for your whole life on the same CD. Then you played the same pieces, chances are you would play them just like this one player and you would not be original, unique or creative.

Now imagine listening to the piece of music you are studying and listening to it performed by 10 different violinists. You would here ten different interpretations, ten different styles, all of which would influence you and mould you into a better player.

So don't copy just one person when it comes to learning and playing a new piece. Get your hands and ears on as many different versions as you can!

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Practice Makes Perfect

Hi guys,

I guess I am writing this post as...well...almost a letter or sometimes it feels like a prescription. Although I am always glad to help out and give my opinion.

I get asked this question a lot:
'How much do I need to practice'?

Well my answer is always the same:
It depends on:

• What you want from the violin
• How fast you want to progress
• What pieces you want to learn etc etc

What I mean is that it will take a different level of approach if you want to become a teacher of the violin compared to if you just want to play a few tunes to entertain you and your family on a Saturday night.

You have to sit back and decide why you are learning this incredible instrument, then the final answer is 'you practice as much as you need to'.

If you are learning to play a new piece and you are practicing for 30 minutes a day as a beginner and your making good progress that you are pleased with, then bingo, you have found the level. But if you aren't happy with how the piece sounds or not happy with the tempo at which you can play it, then up your practice or approach your practice from a new angle.

This is my exact approach to practice. I never set a daily limit on my practice otherwise I would be as boring as the four walls I stared at. When I want to practcie I do it, when something needs work I work on it. If I have a gig coming up, I prepare.

This is music guys, not the army. Look deep into your heart and you will know how much you want or need to practice.

Remember, music is first and foremost about having fun. If you aren't having fun? Change it.

Learn how to play the violin and learn some fun practice techniques with Violin Master Pro .

Manhattan String Quartet? I'm not so sure!

Now I am sure every member of the Manhattan String Quartet has a good sense of humour, but I am not sure they would go this far. What do you think Eric Lewis would say if he saw this video claiming to be him and his 3 fellow players?

Actually I am sure he would find this just as funny. After all if you listen closesly they do seem to know how to play the violin. Maybe they were taught by Eric over at Violin Master Pro! LOL!

Not so sure about the yodelling though....what do you think?

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This is Eric Lewis in action. It's no wonder that he is principal violinist of The Manhattan String Quartet and a player of international fame.

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E-Bay Violins Beware!

Finding a good violin, especially to begin with can take some time and research. But this post is all about E-Bay. The worlds biggest auction site is not going away (and neither should it) so I think we should address it.

E-Bay for certain purchases is outstanding. There I said it! I mean where else can you go to buy a missing car part from a 1920's Rolls Royce at the drop of a hat, or even a second hand Sat-Nav for that trip to Mongolia.

For that E-Bay is perfect. However for Violins I think we need to rethink.

When buying an instrument we need to see and hear it. In fact listening to it is more important than seeing how it looks, but ideally if you can do both and get a great sounding instrument that is in good condition is ideal.

E-Bay doesn't let you do this.

Occasionally you will find someone who was fortunate enough to discover a great seller. Probably a true Violin enthusiast selling their personal instrument. If this happens you may get a great instrument off an honest intelligent seller.

The only trouble is that these scenarios are few and far between. Most of the time it could be any old 'Joe' selling his child's old violin they purchased from Walmart and they tell you it sings like an angel. When you get it home, sure it's shaped like a violin but thats about it.

If E-Bay is where you are going.....proceed with great caution.

Some Top Tips

Top Tips on How to Play Violin
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Richard_Rowley]Richard Rowley

It is an a very interesting and challenging time when you come to learn how to play violin. As you improve there is a wonderful feeling of accomplishment and achievement that only learning a musical instrument can bring. If you follow some of these tips it can help you achieve success that little bit quicker.

1. Make sure that you pick a good standard of instrument to begin with. Although this may still be a violin for a beginner it is important not to pick the cheapest one you find. Go for a good quality of maker otherwise it may result in poor sound quality or be difficult to play. This can be a little disheartening to say the least.

2. Practice reading your music every day. Once you become fluent at recognizing note names, pitches and length value, playing the violin will be a lot easier. If you can read any note fluently then you can focus more on playing the violin. Imagine how hard mathematics would be if you struggled to name individual numbers?

3. Make sure you are working with a teacher that you get on with but also one that is well qualified. Don't be afraid to ask or research their background a little. Many online violin lessons are taught by famous violinists from the world stage. This type of teacher is to be grasped whilst you still can.

4. OK, this is the bit some people do not like to hear. Practice. And then practice some more! Having a good routine and practice 'workout' is crucial to how quickly you can improve. From all my years teaching I could take 2 identical students, with the same ability, but if one practiced and one didn't? Well, there is an unbelievable difference and there is no substitute for regular effort in between lessons.

I think that my biggest tip of all time on how to play violin is to develop this good practice and good work ethos. Without it you are greatly limiting your progress from the start. practice can be hard, because after all we just want to be able to play like Paganini right now, yes? Well pay the price and anything is possible. Do your practice, take the rough with the smooth and you will get excellent results and that is where the enjoyment comes from.

If you are seriously considering learning how to play violin then I strongly recommend finding a great teacher. My favourite are some of the online lessons provided by the worlds best.

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His online violin lessons course can last up to 12 months and there are some great features like play along backing tracks and video lessons. All of this for under $30 too!

Thats less than just one normal lesson.

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How To Play The Violin

If you are looking into How To Play The Violin there are several options that you can choose. But first we will start with the basic 2 choices of traditional and/or online lessons. There are benefits to both methods and perhaps drawbacks to both too.

But before I go any further.....Practice is the only thing that really matters! Without a good practice regime you are preventing yourself from finding your true potential. Remember, the hardest thing about practicing is getting your violin out of its case!

Whichever method you go for, be sure to take time choosing a good teacher. Go on recommendations, qualifications, experiemce and yes there personality. Your teacher has to be someone that you 'gel' with as you may be spending a lot of time with them.

Persoanlly I think that online violin lessons are very good right now. Especially if you have the opportunity to learn with a mega star of the violin world.

They are incredibly cost effective and with the power of the internet you can get some very good bonuses and features like backing tracks or jam tracks to play along with. After all ensemble skills are very important to develop, especially if you want to join an orchestra some time in the future.

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How To Play The Violin

There are a few steps to master if you want to know how to play the violin, but they are steps that, with the right guidance, can be done clearly, effectively and completed with a lot of enjoyment at the same time.

The violin is a beautiful and versatile instrument that is capable of playing any musical style or genre.

And although a little tricky at first, with practice you will be able to entertain yourself, family and friends for hours on end. Enjoy!

Take time to learn:

• How to hold a violin
• How to hold and bow correctly
• How to play open strings with a good tone
• How to read music fluently
• Master left hand fingering and note pitching
• Begin to understand the basics of music theory
• Develop a good practice routine
• Be persistant!

Thise are just a few steps to learning how to play the violin. Although your teacher and learning method are going to be the biggest part of them all. Ensure your teacher is someone with a good background, lots of experience and make sure that you get along with them well.

Here at Violin Master Pro-X we believe that learing online is one of the quickest, most cost effective and fun ways to learn the violin. Visit the site below to earn more about this wonderful method of learning.

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Why Violin Master Pro?

Quite simply Violin Master Pro has everything you would want or need from private lessons and then some! Eric Lewis of The Manhattan String Quartet has really over delivered, especially when you conside he charges under $30 for 12 months worth of material.

Sure you will still need to practice but having a legend like E. Lewis as your teacher is going to help you become pretty proficient in a short space of time.

I love some of the extra features that you get with this system like the library of backing tracks. It's seriously great fun learning to play along with some music and gives you a real sense of achievement.

Below is some stuff I scraped off the main website of Violin Master Pro's amazing content:

Learn how to play Violin from beginning to professional right on your computer from the comfort of your own home. You are going to be playing violin by the end of the day as the ViolinMasterPro system comes with 11 Video lessons, Exclusive Jam tracks, exercises, scales, chords, and step by step instructions for all stages. In addition to the exclusive system, you will be given 1000+ scales and arpeggios, exclusive resources and our library jam tracks to play along with. Everything you need to learn from start to finish is here. You will be given the tools to develop an incredible skill with a violin.

Its all downloadable through our members section. It's easy, quick and applicable for every player. I am so confident that you will love my program that the ViolinMasterPro.com Power Video System comes with a 56-day, iron-clad guarantee. No questions asked!

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