Now for a little about myself! Hello everyone my name is Alex and I'm in early twenties and I'm from New York.  Recently I've started playing the violin again after not touching the instrument for about a decade.  I had a lot of free time recently and needed something to keep my occupied so I picked up the instrument again. I played violin in Junior High school for an year or two then stopped (basically I found video games and other more exciting activities and didn't give the violin a second thought as I was growing up).  Nowadays I regret not going further or continuing to play.  But oh well can't change the past so no point dwelling on it. 

I found this website a while ago but never registered as I usually just lurk on forums and rarely post.  But as I used the site more and more often and reading more posts I realized the people here community here was so friendly I decided what the heck, why not register and contribute.  This website has been invaluable with all of Pierre's awesome videos. (I didn't realize that I was fudging my bow grip until I watched his video)

So I've been playing again for the past four months, basically reteaching myself through videos and whatever I remembered as a kid.  Currently learning Pachelbel's Canon in D since that is one of my favorite pieces to listen to.  I'd say it's coming along okay but the piece is somewhat difficult.

A sad and funny story from today.  I ordered a new violin and it was due to arrive today.  I got out of class all excited to go home and try out my new toy.  I was so excited today that I barely paid attention to anything that was going on around me.  It was pretty much all I could think about the past few days.  I think I rechecked the USPS delivery link like 20 times today.  I get home and it has arrived! I shake the box a little before opening it and hear sounds of moving parts.  My heart sank a little, but hoping for the best.  I open the box and the fingerboard was completely detached from the violin.  It was so disappointing.  At least they promised to send one out the next day.  Here's a picture! 

Anyways thanks for reading!