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?
Showing posts with label learn how to play the violin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label learn how to play the violin. Show all posts
Friday, 21 August 2009
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Do You Want To...
Now let me ask you, do you want to;
Woo your family and friends with a soothing, romantic solo?
Rock out with your electric fiddle?
Play condenzas, sonatas and solos?
Play violin in a symphony, string quartet or piano trio?
Play violin at your friends wedding?
Start your own violin teaching business or get jobs as a violinist?
Play the music of the great masters.
Are you a beginner who wants to learn the basics and start playing pieces of music and your favorite songs?
Are you an experienced player who wants to expand their repetoire?
You might even want to develop new talents that will allow you to hear a piece of music and play it by musical memory without music, notes or hearing the music more than once!
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Who is Eric Lewis?
Eric Lewis is the cretaor of perhaps the most comprehensive, extensive and fun online Violin lessons that are available all over the world. However this is perhaps where he is least well known.
Lewis has been one of the world's greatest violinists for some 40 years where his teaching career has spanned just as long.
He has travelled the world as a performer and has taught in some of thie highest rated Universities and Higher Institutes of the USA. It is during his teaching years that he developed an incredible way of teachig the violin to pupils of all standards.
Now known as Violin Master Pro.
Lewis can be found still touring the world today as a member of the critically acclaimed Manhattan String Quartet of which he is principle Violinist.
Learn more about Eric Lewis and learn to play the violin even if it's 2am in the morning!
Lewis has been one of the world's greatest violinists for some 40 years where his teaching career has spanned just as long.
He has travelled the world as a performer and has taught in some of thie highest rated Universities and Higher Institutes of the USA. It is during his teaching years that he developed an incredible way of teachig the violin to pupils of all standards.
Now known as Violin Master Pro.
Lewis can be found still touring the world today as a member of the critically acclaimed Manhattan String Quartet of which he is principle Violinist.
Learn more about Eric Lewis and learn to play the violin even if it's 2am in the morning!
Sunday, 12 July 2009
Learn To Play The Violin
If you're looking to learn how to play the violin then researching the online approach should be one that you take serious time over.
There are a lot of incredible benefits to this option. Just a few would be.....
There are a lot of incredible benefits to this option. Just a few would be.....
- Price - incredibly low
- Opportunity - learn from a world renowoned master
- Variation - videos, books, jam tracks and 24 hour support
However I feel that the most important part of your journey if you want to learn how to play the violin has got to be, as always. You're practice routine!
If you don't practice you will not progress, even if you are learning from Paganini himself. But, develop a strong work ethic and your progress should remain consistant and rapid.
- Aim to practice on a daily basis.
- Little and often is always better than rare, marathon runs!
- Set immovable times that are allocated to practice.
- Divide your practice time up into sections like: warm up, scales, pieces, exercises and finish with improvisation for example. This helps you keep focused and interested.
- Set some goals. This could be to learn music x by date x.
Many people find learning an instrumnt to often be a lonely task. So as you learn to play the violin perhaps get together with other violinists or musicians to play, talk, swap techniques and music. Interaction with other players can help you progress very well.
To some people who are just beginning this can seem like a very intimidating idea. However I have always found musicians to be very patient and they love helping out the 'newbie'. I think this is because all players were beginners once and they know exactly how it feels.
If you're not ready for that step just yet, then again this is where the online approach is great.
The program Violin Master Pro allows you to play along with what are called 'Jam Tracks'. They are musical pieces that play through your computer and allow you to play or jam along in the privacy of your own home. Problem solved.
If you are serious and want to learn to play the violin, develop a good practice routine and take a look at the online option.
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Friday, 10 July 2009
Benefits To Online Violin Lessons
The Benefits of Violin Lessons Online
The Benefits of Violin Lessons Online
By Richard Rowley
Violin lessons online are becoming more and more popular and this is largely due to its long list of benefits compared to one on one lessons. Lessons of all kinds are on the internet today but this industry is still new, hot and growing.
So what are the benefits to internet violin lessons?
- Firstly the cost is incredible. Many sites offer up to or over 12 months of lessons for the price of one. usually around $30.
- Many of the violin lessons are taught by someone famous. This is a unique opportunity and one which would cost you an arm and a leg if you were to do it in person. Imagine having lessons with Nigel Kennedy and how much that would cost? HaHa!
- Many of the courses include videos. This means you can watch the same video over and over again until you understand it. This allows you to move at your own pace so if you have been busy with work for example and haven't managed much practice, there's no need to worry and you can pick up where you left off.
- This is one of my favourites. There is no-one looking over your shoulder as you learn. Whilst having someone there can be great, it can be a little intimidating and for some adult learners even a little embarrassing at first. Well when the teacher is an online video there are no red cheek moments.
- Backing tracks or jam tracks are often available. So you can play along to a cool piece of music as part of a band, ensemble or sometimes a full orchestra.
- many of the best programs on the net have been written for all ages and abilities. So if you are ten years old or 60 years old and just starting you can tailor your course as much as someone who is 25 and a grade 8. As I mentioned earlier many of the teachers are world renowned artists so they have much experience and knowledge for all violinists.
The list of benefits from me could go on and on. I think learning anything online is effective fun and unique. Its these little things that keep you interested and motivated to learn more.
If you are considering taking this route make sure you go for a program that has most of the benefits listed above. This way you know you are getting good value for money and that they are going to be informational and fun.
Violin lessons online are a great way to learn an instrument, but my last tip is to go for a program that offers a money back guarantee. After all even if the teacher is world class, you may not gel with them and wish to use your investment on another program or teacher.
This site is one of the most popular Violin lessons Online websites around. The teacher is one of the worlds greatest from The Manhattan String Quartet. I'll let you find out who that is!
He has a 100% money back guarantee because he is so confident of his teaching methods and he has 12 months worth of lessons with all of the features you should get with a violin program.
A rare opportunity to learn from a world renowned player. Click Here.
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Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Violin Master Pro
Violin Lessons Online from Violin Master Pro is a self study violin course from one of the worlds greatest players, Eric Lewis. This is why it is sometimes shown as The Complete Eric Lewis Course.
It aims to be a complete solution to learning the violin and as E Lewis plays with the Manhattan String Quartet, you are in pretty safe hands. He has toured the world extensively, has taught both privately and in institutes of higher education for more than 40 years, enabling many players to reach their dreams.
The course began in 1988, while Prof. Lewis was conducting youth and university orchestras.He designed a new method that would enable players of all ages to expand their horizons and play incredibly difficult pieces of music in a shorter amount of time. He accelerated the learning curve for young string players to produce concerts of Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky.
His method was obviously recorded in writing to begin with, but with the .com boom and technological progressions of the 21st century this has now been packaged into an online video course.
The course includes....
- An extensive video library of 1000 videos - where you will learn from Lewis.
- MP3 Jam tracks to play along with - methodically introduced for the best training.
- Violin Master Pro membership with full access and constantly updated tips and techniques.
All with a full money back guarantee if your not 100% satisfied.
Heres some of what you can learn from Violin Master Pro....
- Learn to read music and master rhythm.
- Play every style of music from classical to rock.
- Master music theory.
- Learn to improvise.
- Play from memory.
- Uncover the secrets of muscular memory.
- Discover the one thing no violin teachers tell their students!
To read more about what you can learn go to
Violin Master Pro by Clicking Here!
The program overall is excellent and it is satisfying thousands of players around the world, but as always there are a few conflicting views.
As a musician myself I find a lot of the negative views probably come from the downside to the program. You still have to practice! Irrelevant of who teaches you, there are still sacrifices of time and effort that need to be made on a regular basis.
All that being said, if you're not completely satisfied with the product it does come with a money back guarantee, unlike most lessons!
More pages to view on Violin Lessons and Violin Tips:
http://violinmasterpro-x.blogspot.com/2009/04/top-5-violin-concretos.html
http://violinmasterpro-x.blogspot.com/2009/04/top-5-violin-concretos.html
http://violinmasterpro-x.blogspot.com/2009/04/similar-music-products-that-you-may.html
http://www.squidoo.com/ViolinMasterPro
Hints And Tips For buying A Violin
Heres some great tips I found on a very informative website. www.violincompany.co.uk/hints.htm go there to view the full, in depth post.
Hints and Tips To Buying A Violin
Unless you are an experienced violin player or teacher it can be very difficult to know what makes a good violin and if you are getting good value. This section tries to lay a few myths and to give you some sensible advice about making a choice.
What size violin?
The violin is one of the best instruments for young children to learn because it is available in so many small sizes from full size, known as 4/4 down to 1/16. A 1/16 violin is very small indeed and is only suitable for a very young child. By the time a child reaches primary school they will normally be big enough to play a 1/4 or 1/2 size instrument and after a year or two a 3/4 size. Most children will be big enough to play a full size violin by the time they have moved on to secondary school.
Why the Difference's in Price?
Student violins come in two basic types, mass produced and hand made. A mass produced violin will be made to a strict budget. The wood that is used will not be so well seasoned or such good quality and most of the carving will be done by machine. A hand made instrument will take much longer to make. The wood that is used will be carefully selected from much older and better seasoned stock and the carving will all be done by hand.
Are All Strings The Same?
A resounding NO to this. Changing the type of strings on a violin can have a profound affect on the sound of the instrument. When the violin was first invented, strings were made of animal sinew (catgut). This type of string produces a mellow sound but is notoriously difficult to keep in tune as they are greatly affected by temperature and humidity.
What's all this about "Setup"?
If a violin is to play well then the collection of parts like strings, bridge and tailpiece have to be in the right place and also the right size and shape. The bridge must have it's feet adjusted so that they match the curve of the belly of the violin. The curved top of the bridge must match the curve of the fingerboard and hold the strings the right height above it and at the correct distance from each other. The soundpost must be correctly fitted and the pegs must rotate smoothly but not slip once the strings are tuned.
Dont forget to visit this site for the full Hints and Tips on buying a violin and lots more informative resources. www.violincompany.co.uk/hints.htm
Purchase Violin Lessons Online Here
Hints and Tips To Buying A Violin
Unless you are an experienced violin player or teacher it can be very difficult to know what makes a good violin and if you are getting good value. This section tries to lay a few myths and to give you some sensible advice about making a choice.
What size violin?
The violin is one of the best instruments for young children to learn because it is available in so many small sizes from full size, known as 4/4 down to 1/16. A 1/16 violin is very small indeed and is only suitable for a very young child. By the time a child reaches primary school they will normally be big enough to play a 1/4 or 1/2 size instrument and after a year or two a 3/4 size. Most children will be big enough to play a full size violin by the time they have moved on to secondary school.
Why the Difference's in Price?
Student violins come in two basic types, mass produced and hand made. A mass produced violin will be made to a strict budget. The wood that is used will not be so well seasoned or such good quality and most of the carving will be done by machine. A hand made instrument will take much longer to make. The wood that is used will be carefully selected from much older and better seasoned stock and the carving will all be done by hand.
Are All Strings The Same?
A resounding NO to this. Changing the type of strings on a violin can have a profound affect on the sound of the instrument. When the violin was first invented, strings were made of animal sinew (catgut). This type of string produces a mellow sound but is notoriously difficult to keep in tune as they are greatly affected by temperature and humidity.
What's all this about "Setup"?
If a violin is to play well then the collection of parts like strings, bridge and tailpiece have to be in the right place and also the right size and shape. The bridge must have it's feet adjusted so that they match the curve of the belly of the violin. The curved top of the bridge must match the curve of the fingerboard and hold the strings the right height above it and at the correct distance from each other. The soundpost must be correctly fitted and the pegs must rotate smoothly but not slip once the strings are tuned.
Dont forget to visit this site for the full Hints and Tips on buying a violin and lots more informative resources. www.violincompany.co.uk/hints.htm
Purchase Violin Lessons Online Here
Top 5 Violin Concertos
Number 1 – Ludwig van Beethoven, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, Opus 61, written in 1806.
"The Gentle Giant." A piece of music made of the simple materials but of immense scope and structure. A classic Beethoven trait where he spins one idea or theme out into huge works. The 5-beat element present almost everywhere in the 1st Movement is perfect example.
Number 2 – Johannes Brahms, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Opus 77, written in 1878.
"Depth and romanticism." He had to have been in love when he wrote this one!
Number 3 – Jean Sibelius, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Minor, Opus 47, written in 1903.
"Emotional, majestic, and exciting." Two outer movements, rough and rugged in nature are completely contrasted by the beauty of the slow middle movement. Which only has one long melodic line, repeated twice.
Number 4 – Peter Tchaikovsky, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Opus 35, written in 1878.
"A true blockbuster." This is the most popular violin concerto ever written, and with good reason. Written in a burst of happy inspiration, an audience favourite for over 125 years, and shows no signs of going anywhere.
Number 5 – Edward Elgar, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in B Minor, Opus 61, written in 1910.
"Victorian pomp and emotional sensitivity all rolled into one." Maybe I like this so much because of its 'Englishism'! The depth of emotion, genuine sentimentality, regal dignity, and consummate virtuosity inherent in this music is all perfectly combined.
This is by no means an official top 5. Just simply my own pickings of popular and prestigious concretos. As I write this, who knows, my own choice may have changed.
Sunday, 5 April 2009
Violin Master Pro is a self study violin course from one of the worlds greatest players, Eric Lewis. This is why it is sometimes shown as The Complete Eric Lewis Course.
It aims to be a complete solution to learning the violin and as E Lewis plays with the Manhattan String Quartet, you are in pretty safe hands. He has toured the world extensively, has taught both privately and in institutes of higher education for more than 40 years, enabling many players to reach their dreams.
The course began in 1988, while Prof. Lewis was conducting with several university orchestras and orchestras of higher institutes. He designed a new method that would enable players of all ages to expand their horizons and play incredibly difficult pieces of music in a shorter amount of time. He accelerated the learning curve for young string players to produce concerts of Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky.
His method was obviously recorded in writing to begin with, but with the .com boom and technological progressions of the 21st century this has now been packaged into an online video course.
The course includes....
- An extensive video library - where you will learn from Lewis.
- MP3 Jam tracks to play along with - methodically introduced for the best training.
- Violin Master Pro membership with full access and constantly updated tips and techniques.
Heres some of what you can learn from Violin Master Pro....
- Learn to read music and master rhythm.
- Play every style of music from classical to rock.
- Master music theory.
- Learn to improvise.
- Play from memory.
- Uncover the secrets of muscular memory.
- Discover the one thing no violin teachers tell their students!
To read more about what you can learn go to
Violin Master Pro by Clicking Here!
The program overall is excellent and it is satisfying thousands of players around the world, but as always there are a few conflicting views.As a musician myself I find a lot of the negative views probably come from the downside to the program. You still have to practice! Irrelevant of who teaches you, there are still sacrifices of time and effort that need to be made on a regular basis.
All that being said, if you're not completely satisfied with the product it does come with a money back guarantee, unlike most lessons!
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