Cat, I am a rock n roller. Make sure though that you take your time and learn the proper violin techniques. Practice all the great free lessons here. Practice scales and hear the tones. I'm going to really try to tackle the blues on violin and will post what I learn here.

I have a briefcase full of harmonicas. The bass player of my band (rest in peace) played with Sugar Blue (played most of the harmonica parts for The Rolling Stones in the seventies). I learned to play a pretty good harmonica. Still play almost everyday. But, i'm here to learn how to play violin and not get a monkey to clap the cymbals for me 😉 

Something different to do Fiddlerman. I know in my lifetime that I will never be able to catch up to you on the fiddle. But maybe one-day we can write a song together...