Violin is definitely not the easiest instrument to learn, but it's also not as difficult as many people believe.

1. Hello and welcome to Violin Lessons For Beginners podcast, episode 1.

2. In today's podcast we'll talk about what's important when starting to learn the violin.

3. Violin is certainly not one of the easiest instruments to learn,

4. but is also not as difficult as many believe.

5. Violin is able to produce the most soulful and beautiful music.

6. When mastered, it is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling instruments to play.

7. But how difficult is it to master?

8. Like any musical instrument it takes time and dedication.

9. However, the most important part of this process is the right approach.

10. Where to start?

11. The key to success lies in the approach and with the right approach you can achieve your dream relatively quickly.

12. You must, however, first understand that violin is not an instrument that you would just pick up and start playing.

13. You will definitely need violin instructions - good, easy to follow, step-by-step instructions.

14. The right instructions will make the difference between smooth learning curve and rewarding musical experiences

15. to ton of frustration and despair.

16. Don't worry, you don't have to spend a fortune on private instructors, but you will need a good teacher.

17. Learning violin can be quite overwhelming, especially for absolute beginners.

18. It is important to understand that this is a step by step process.

19. There are no shortcuts.

20. You must start with the basics and work your way up.

21. Many beginners search all over the internet for tidbits of information

22. and try to work something out on their own.

23. This is not a very good approach and can contribute to developing many bad habits,

24. which are usually very difficult to unlearn.

25. It's absolutely essential to start developing good habits from the beginning.

26. This will help the whole learning experience to be much more fruitful.

27. If you're really serious about learning the violin,

28. I recommend checking out the Violin Master Pro video lessons.

29. They are a great starting point for beginners and are available for instant download to your computer.

30. Always remember, it's never too late to start learning the violin.