I get my first violin tomorrow (i'm a 57 year old self learning beginner) I hope I'm even a tiny bit as good as you are in the years to come, you're wonderfully talented! 👍🏻🎻
Thank you very much for your kind words! Honestly age is but a number. I'm a part of an adults beginner orchestra and the majority of the members are as of the same age as you learning from scratch. They have all progressed wonderfully through their dedication and I just find that the most magical thing. All the very best with your journey ahead of you!
Your bow technique, intonation and vibrato are amazing for someone who's only played 3 years. I'm particularly impressed by how rich and full your tone is. Well done :)!
Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging words. I'm extremely proud of myself for the commitment I've put into learning the violin. I couldn't have gotten this far without my passion and hard HARD work!
Such a nice progression!!! Can tell from the position of your hands that you feel very confident now. A variety of material also helped you learn the technique and all. Well done, Peter!
Thank you very much! I'm looking forward to many more years to come 😁 All the best with your journey also, I'd love to hear you play if you have any content to share 😉
wow your progress is fantastic! wish I had done some more recording of my progress since i started relearning(not an adult beginner but returning student) it's great to be able to look back and really see the improvement!
Thank you very much! I've seen so many videos like this over the years and I had to. I agree with you it's really good to look back on. Good on you for picking up the violin again, all the best with it!
Wow, so many pieces I didn't hear you play before and they all sound amazing!🤩 It's still unbelievable for me how you developed such a great phrasing and tone in such a short time! And although you were so busy recently, you still progressed a lot 👏👏
@@peterquanmusic I trust you've found an orchestra or quartet. Making music with others is fun. Your progress is Amazing, and I'm a retired viola teacher.
@@Lepewhi Yes I have, I've been a part of an adults beginner orchestra for over a year now and I'm proudly the lead for the second violins 😄 I 100% agree, there's nothing that can beat the feeling of making music with others. I love my orchestra and I love this journey I've embarked on 😁🎻 Thank you again, that's a high compliment coming from a teacher!
That’s amazing! I’m definitely inspired by your work in this video. I’m currently a beginner and I’ve been playing since July 2022. I’m working on Suzuki book 4, on the third piece (Seitz concerto 5, 3rd movement), and it’s definitely one of the hardest pieces I’ve played
Thank you very much! Nice, the Suzuki Books are great. I'm also still learning from the 4th book with my teacher, I'm on the first Vivaldi piece. All the best!
Ohhh amazinggg dang itt your talented Its been 2 years and 10 months since i started but still falling behind in most of the skills cz i cant find someone to play or practice with
Thank you very much 😁 I've seen some of your violin videos and you're doing great, I admire the tone you make with your instrument 👏 Keep up the good work and enjoy it 😄
Excellent work!! That's amazing dedication. Have you considered playing in a community orchestra? They are a ton of fun and you get to explore orchestra repertoire.
Thank you very much, that's very kind of you 😊 I will have to wait until my 4th anniversary in October to make another one like this. I'm planning on filming a vlog of me learning pieces hopefully soon. Stay tuned! 😄
Thank you very much! I would say observing professionals or players who are much better than me has really helped. I love analysing how they all get such a rich sound and I apply this to my own playing. Also having a teacher also helped by far. Mine has given me a ton of tips and tricks to gain a better sound quality from my instrument. Of course I achieved what I have from HARD work!
Very nice! Look at you doing vibrato at only 1 year. I'm an adult learner that has been playing for about 10 months. Do you have any advice for me? I'm taking lessons and practicing an hour a day.
@@vagabond197979 Thank you very much! It's always lovely that other adult beginners are commenting on my video 😁 I'm very happy that you've embarked on this amazing journey. I would say that your practise hours are perfect, 1 hour a day is perfect for progression. The fact that you are taking lessons is also a massive help and essential I would say. My main piece of advice would be NOT to compare yourself to others, I really can't stress this enough. Enjoy playing for yourself and celebrate even the smallest of victories. I wish you all the best, hope to hear from you again 😄
Vibrato at year one?!? Please share tips, im at year one and a month rn too, i started with vibrato practice but tips/tricks and advice will be highly appreciated!😊
Well done you for taking on an incredible journey! 🎻 My teacher thankfully taught me early which I'm very grateful for. It's hard for me to give much advice in this comment but one thing that really helped me was developing my finger knuckle flexibility. It also really helped me to lean my violin scroll between a wall (make sure to use a cloth to protect your violin), this really helps to take the weight off.
Is violin your first instrument? I've been playing for 2 years now and it was tough in the beginning even tho its not my first stringed instrument Its for sure impressive how well you progressed, i respect how ambitionous you are and you should be proud of yourself
Thank you very much! My first instrument was piano which I studied for about 9-10 years. I'm also self-taught with guitar so I have a very musical background. Violin was still super tough at the beginning as you've also experienced but I'm enjoying every bit of the journey 🙂
@@peterquanmusic Oh, what a coincidence! I've learned e-guitar for 10 years and I currently learning piano. So we have some things in common ;) Yes the journey is becomming more and more fun as I struggle less and feel more confident in my playing. Good luck and keep it up!
I can’t believe it 😮 I’ve been learning since 2-3 years and didn’t even dare to start with vibrato. Can barely practice after work. What’s your secret??
My secret is dedication, passion and hard HARD work! I work from home mostly and during my early years I would practise during my lunch breaks and as soon as I finished work. Without me asking my teacher thankfully taught me vibrato within 5 months. I think she taught me a bit too well 🤣 All the best with your journey, I know you can do it!
Thank you for your kind words 🙂Don't compare and sell yourself short, everyone's time and situations are always different! The fact that you're already in an orchestra is already awesome to me! All the best with everything 😁
Hi there, I got a lot of inspiration from RUclipsrs and from listening to a load of violin concertos on Spotify. I found online tutorials okay during my self-taught stage, but once I found an in person teacher I didn't use many online sources. Oh amazing, I'm always inspired by people who return to their music instruments. All the best!
I WANT YOUR HELP BROTHER I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LEARN WITHOUT ANY TEACHER AND I HAD A TEACHER FOR 1.5 YEARS .BUT NOW WITHOUT TEACHER I CANT PROGRESS WELL CAN U TELL HOW CAN I LEARN AND PLAY LIKE YOU
It's really good. Only bad thing I have to say is your fingers are resting way too high from the fingerboard. They need to travel much further than necessary to play a note. Could be more efficient.
@@peterquanmusic That's impressive. I'm on day 1 of the violin. I played flute for 25 years though. I'm going to see if I can self teach through the holidays and see how that goes.
Someone I find it hard to believe he is self taught and that his left hand was so relaxed for 7 months…. If it is real then good on ya! You are definitely a prodigy but if you are not please be truthful or a lot of people would be so discouraged at their own 7 months progress 😂
@@blancavalle1170Hello, I can assure you it's all 100% real. I've worked very hard to get to this point. It's amazing how far you can go when you're passionate 😉🎻
Does not seem right , self taught period and after 4 months you are able to do vibrato. NO WAY! I don’t believe! Pass on watching. Good luck if you are that gifted…
Anything is possible if you commit 😉 Vibrato was not something I started out being good at, I earnt it through hard work. Check out my Instagram if still in doubt
I am also a self taught composer, together we can prove that someone can become the teacher and student of his own and become successful !!!
A prodigy who is now an adult? Nah, an adult who is now a prodigy.
Such kind words, thank you very much! 😄🙏
I get my first violin tomorrow (i'm a 57 year old self learning beginner) I hope I'm even a tiny bit as good as you are in the years to come, you're wonderfully talented! 👍🏻🎻
Thank you very much for your kind words! Honestly age is but a number. I'm a part of an adults beginner orchestra and the majority of the members are as of the same age as you learning from scratch. They have all progressed wonderfully through their dedication and I just find that the most magical thing. All the very best with your journey ahead of you!
Snap ! Started at 57 and year ago. You'll love it. Frustrting as hell but stimulating.
dont ever give up on it!
Before practicing always do your scales! It does wonders for your intonation.
I find a couple of pages of Sevcik seriously loosens up the hands and improves intonation.@@sandwitch61762
Your tone is absolutely incredible for 3 years!
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it 😁🙏
Your bow technique, intonation and vibrato are amazing for someone who's only played 3 years. I'm particularly impressed by how rich and full your tone is. Well done :)!
Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging words. I'm extremely proud of myself for the commitment I've put into learning the violin. I couldn't have gotten this far without my passion and hard HARD work!
Same😊
This guy has soo much affinity for double stoppings!
You’re incredibly good and were clearly made for this, you and the violin found each other!! Best wishes
That's incredibly kind of you to say, thank you very much!
I love this! I bought a violin off Facebook marketplace and have my first lesson tomorrow. You are inspiring!
@@turo16 Ah I'm so glad for you! All the best with your journey, you're going to love it 😄
Such a nice progression!!! Can tell from the position of your hands that you feel very confident now. A variety of material also helped you learn the technique and all. Well done, Peter!
Thank you so much Natalia! It's always so lovely to read your heart warming feedback 😊
Hello, as an adult beginner myself, I am really impressed by your progress. Keep up the good work! 🎉
Thank you very much! I'm looking forward to many more years to come 😁 All the best with your journey also, I'd love to hear you play if you have any content to share 😉
I’m a adult beginner with 3 years of learning as well!
But my vibrato sucks😢 wish I can play well like you do one day!
Don't be so harsh on yourself! If I can do it you can too 😉 🎻 Nice to know another fellow adult beginner 😁
wow your progress is fantastic! wish I had done some more recording of my progress since i started relearning(not an adult beginner but returning student) it's great to be able to look back and really see the improvement!
Thank you very much! I've seen so many videos like this over the years and I had to. I agree with you it's really good to look back on. Good on you for picking up the violin again, all the best with it!
Did anyone else notice the TwoSet Apparel he was wearing?
Wow, so many pieces I didn't hear you play before and they all sound amazing!🤩 It's still unbelievable for me how you developed such a great phrasing and tone in such a short time! And although you were so busy recently, you still progressed a lot 👏👏
Thank you so much Lilly. It's been quite the journey and I have people like you to thank for inspiring me so much along the way! ☺
Wow, the progress you made is amazing! You’re very talented, keep on going!🎉
Thank you so much Anna! It's lovely to read your heart warming comment on RUclips 😊
bruh.. what...your vibrato even at 1 year was fantastic....ugh. i need to go practice.
@@GamingHut05 Thanks, you got this!
You have such stellar intonation and colour from the early part of the video and onward! Great job!
Thank you! I'm definitely proud of my achievements and I look forward to the many more years to come 😁
I'm 17 and also a self taught, I've been playing for 4months and I currently on Suzuki book 2.
That's amazing, keep going with it!
I've been learning the violin for over a year, I hope to also be as good as you in the next 2 to 3 years
You got this! 😉🎻
absolutely incredible! your hard work shows 🎉
Thank you very much, I'm feeling very proud 😁
Amazing! Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊
Thanks! 😁
Fantastic
You have given yourself a gift of music. Cherish it. You sound terrific!
How very kind of you, thank you 🙂🙏
@@peterquanmusic I trust you've found an orchestra or quartet. Making music with others is fun. Your progress is Amazing, and I'm a retired viola teacher.
@@Lepewhi Yes I have, I've been a part of an adults beginner orchestra for over a year now and I'm proudly the lead for the second violins 😄 I 100% agree, there's nothing that can beat the feeling of making music with others. I love my orchestra and I love this journey I've embarked on 😁🎻 Thank you again, that's a high compliment coming from a teacher!
Very impressive!
Thank you 🙂
That’s amazing! I’m definitely inspired by your work in this video.
I’m currently a beginner and I’ve been playing since July 2022. I’m working on Suzuki book 4, on the third piece (Seitz concerto 5, 3rd movement), and it’s definitely one of the hardest pieces I’ve played
Thank you very much! Nice, the Suzuki Books are great. I'm also still learning from the 4th book with my teacher, I'm on the first Vivaldi piece. All the best!
Ohhh amazinggg dang itt your talented
Its been 2 years and 10 months since i started but still falling behind in most of the skills cz i cant find someone to play or practice with
Thank you very much 😁 I've seen some of your violin videos and you're doing great, I admire the tone you make with your instrument 👏 Keep up the good work and enjoy it 😄
@peterquanmusic thankyouu i wish to see you on top so you too keep going❤️🔥
Incredibly impressive! I have to say your tone and vibrato are great. You seem to have great tone from the start 😊well done!
Thank you ever so much for your kind comment 😄🙏
Best regards from Brazil
Bravo!
Excellent work!! That's amazing dedication. Have you considered playing in a community orchestra? They are a ton of fun and you get to explore orchestra repertoire.
Thank you very much! I actually am playing in an orchestra which I've been in for over a year. I love it to bits!
so beautiful
Thank you for watching! 😄
Wow, your bow control is so good for 3 years!
Why thank you very much. I've worked really hard on it 😄🎻
Because bow control didn’t come to me naturally when I started learning in my 30s. It’s still a challenge for me. Let’s keep practicing 😁
Great work Peter!
@@mvahidy1 Thank you very much!
What great progress you've made! You sound great! I hope you will do another video like this at some point.
Thank you very much, that's very kind of you 😊 I will have to wait until my 4th anniversary in October to make another one like this. I'm planning on filming a vlog of me learning pieces hopefully soon. Stay tuned! 😄
L168 very well played. Happy new year. Greetings from Paris ❤
Your playing is so rich with emotion in just mere 3 years, what would you say helped you the most to achieve such a rich tone.
Thank you very much! I would say observing professionals or players who are much better than me has really helped. I love analysing how they all get such a rich sound and I apply this to my own playing. Also having a teacher also helped by far. Mine has given me a ton of tips and tricks to gain a better sound quality from my instrument. Of course I achieved what I have from HARD work!
Very nice! Look at you doing vibrato at only 1 year. I'm an adult learner that has been playing for about 10 months. Do you have any advice for me? I'm taking lessons and practicing an hour a day.
@@vagabond197979 Thank you very much! It's always lovely that other adult beginners are commenting on my video 😁 I'm very happy that you've embarked on this amazing journey. I would say that your practise hours are perfect, 1 hour a day is perfect for progression. The fact that you are taking lessons is also a massive help and essential I would say. My main piece of advice would be NOT to compare yourself to others, I really can't stress this enough. Enjoy playing for yourself and celebrate even the smallest of victories. I wish you all the best, hope to hear from you again 😄
Well done 👍 great to see the huge progress in one video 🙏
Thank you, yes it was great for me to see my own progress visually!
3 years playing, 20 years of experience XD
@@petittournesol3054 Haha 😂🙃
Vibrato at year one?!? Please share tips, im at year one and a month rn too, i started with vibrato practice but tips/tricks and advice will be highly appreciated!😊
Well done you for taking on an incredible journey! 🎻 My teacher thankfully taught me early which I'm very grateful for. It's hard for me to give much advice in this comment but one thing that really helped me was developing my finger knuckle flexibility. It also really helped me to lean my violin scroll between a wall (make sure to use a cloth to protect your violin), this really helps to take the weight off.
I've now uploaded a vibrato tutorial to my channel 😉
Is violin your first instrument?
I've been playing for 2 years now and it was tough in the beginning even tho its not my first stringed instrument
Its for sure impressive how well you progressed, i respect how ambitionous you are and you should be proud of yourself
Thank you very much! My first instrument was piano which I studied for about 9-10 years. I'm also self-taught with guitar so I have a very musical background. Violin was still super tough at the beginning as you've also experienced but I'm enjoying every bit of the journey 🙂
@@peterquanmusic Oh, what a coincidence! I've learned e-guitar for 10 years and I currently learning piano. So we have some things in common ;)
Yes the journey is becomming more and more fun as I struggle less and feel more confident in my playing.
Good luck and keep it up!
Intonation is really impressive.
@@KlimatorUzurpator91 Thank you 😄
i'm at 1 y and 6 m and finishing gavotte final book suzuki ^^
That's amazing, keep up the great work! I love the Suzuki books 😁
Muy buen progreso 👏🏼 me encanta tu vibrato, llevo casi el doble de tiempo en violín, y apenas estoy aprendiendo vibrato 😅
Thank you very much! I was very fortunate that my teacher taught me very early and very well. If I can do it you can too! 😄
I can’t believe it 😮 I’ve been learning since 2-3 years and didn’t even dare to start with vibrato. Can barely practice after work. What’s your secret??
My secret is dedication, passion and hard HARD work! I work from home mostly and during my early years I would practise during my lunch breaks and as soon as I finished work. Without me asking my teacher thankfully taught me vibrato within 5 months. I think she taught me a bit too well 🤣 All the best with your journey, I know you can do it!
You are much better then me lol, though I am still young. I’m struggling at being in varsity orchestra
Thank you for your kind words 🙂Don't compare and sell yourself short, everyone's time and situations are always different! The fact that you're already in an orchestra is already awesome to me! All the best with everything 😁
@@peterquanmusic thank you so much:)
You have such a good camera what did you use
Thanks, I used a mixture between the Canon 80D, my current phone (Google Pixel 7 Pro) and my previous phone (Sony XZ1)
good job
Thanks 🙂
Nice TwoSet merch ❤ I can see you practiced 40 hours a day
Oh yes! 🔥🎻
are there any sources online that helped you? I want to go back but I played 20 years ago 😂
Hi there, I got a lot of inspiration from RUclipsrs and from listening to a load of violin concertos on Spotify. I found online tutorials okay during my self-taught stage, but once I found an in person teacher I didn't use many online sources. Oh amazing, I'm always inspired by people who return to their music instruments. All the best!
8 year old me performing a 2 pages violin concerto in front of the whole school
You brave soul 🎻
Does anyone know the pieces he played?
Everything is possible
How many hours did you practice per week?
Hi, I normally aimed for 1 hour everyday. I put in more hours during my earlier stages but my teacher told me I was overloading myself!
Right elbow needs to be higher, right wrist needs to sink more and more BOW.
I WANT YOUR HELP BROTHER I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LEARN WITHOUT ANY TEACHER AND I HAD A TEACHER FOR 1.5 YEARS .BUT NOW WITHOUT TEACHER I CANT PROGRESS WELL CAN U TELL HOW CAN I LEARN AND PLAY LIKE YOU
I would definitely recommend a teacher to progress. This has helped me dramatically and persistence is key!
How long was your self taught period?
2 years but very on and off
Dang you picked the violin up rlly fast
Thank you, passion takes you a long way!
Can you please tell me the name of the song that starts at 5:26?
Salut d'Amour by Edward Elgar 🙂
How old are you when u start play violin?
I was 26 when I started to learn properly
It's really good. Only bad thing I have to say is your fingers are resting way too high from the fingerboard. They need to travel much further than necessary to play a note. Could be more efficient.
Thanks for pointing this out. I get too carried away playing I often forget 😅
At what stage did you switch from self taught to lessons?
I was self-taught for about 2 years before switching to my lessons. It was extremely on and off so I don't really count it
@@peterquanmusic That's impressive. I'm on day 1 of the violin. I played flute for 25 years though. I'm going to see if I can self teach through the holidays and see how that goes.
Ohhh all the best! I came from a 10 years piano background and this really helped me with violin 👍
@NatashaEstrada same I'm also trying to teach myself during the holidays, I've been playing guitar and bass for about 3 years now though
Multitalented! 👏 I also self-taught myself guitar. It's fun learning different instruments to hear different voices 🎶
Someone I find it hard to believe he is self taught and that his left hand was so relaxed for 7 months….
If it is real then good on ya! You are definitely a prodigy but if you are not please be truthful or a lot of people would be so discouraged at their own 7 months progress 😂
@@blancavalle1170Hello, I can assure you it's all 100% real. I've worked very hard to get to this point. It's amazing how far you can go when you're passionate 😉🎻
Does not seem right , self taught period and after 4 months you are able to do vibrato. NO WAY! I don’t believe! Pass on watching. Good luck if you are that gifted…
Anything is possible if you commit 😉 Vibrato was not something I started out being good at, I earnt it through hard work. Check out my Instagram if still in doubt
bro you can the next time play a naruto cover? its still super.
I'll look into it 😉
How is 3 years a beginner
'adult beginner' refers to having started as an adult
3 years..sound like this..its Normal..for his age