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Jols' Progress Videos

My progress on my violin journey. I aim to improve....so constructive criticism is most welcome!

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Jols

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February 19, 2016 - 1:12 am

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Hello! Setting up this thread so I could share my progress with everyone. I've been playing the violin for about 7 weeks now - still have so much to learn - so I could use a lot of pointers from you all

For my first progress video, I picked one of me playing "Happy Birthday". I learned this piece so I could send it to my mom on her birthday. She lives on the other side of the world, so I couldn't be with her on her special day and I thought it would be nice to play this song for her.

The video is in two parts - part one was taken on my 2nd week of violin lessons, when I first started practicing the song; part two is the video that I sent her (I just cut the greeting out lol).

I sent her the video last Monday, and as soon as she finished watching she called me on Skype. She was crying! That was the first time she ever saw/heard me play.

Here you go:

https://youtu.be/WyVQ8fbXpMU

-Jols

My neighbors probably want to strangle me for all the noise I've been making. But hey, "no pain, no gain" right? Except, they feel the pain and I get the gain (I'm really sorry, neighbors :-S)

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February 19, 2016 - 10:03 am

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Great job, Jols! Look forward to hearing more

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February 19, 2016 - 5:19 pm

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You're doing great! You look much more comfortable with your left hand in the second video. Big progress!

Keep up the good work

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February 23, 2016 - 8:01 pm

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Thanks for posting your progress and the story about your mom as well.
I like that you indicated in the video that you noticed that that note was too flat. Being able to recognize our faults is the best way to progress.
Keep recording and analyzing your playing and you'll improve quicker.
Great start and great progress for so little time.
You get a video badge!!!

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February 23, 2016 - 9:14 pm

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Nice job, Jols: Keep up the great work. You've picked a tough instrument to play, but do not give it up.

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Jols,

Welcome to the forum you did very well I'm sure your mom was surprised and very very happy with that.

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March 5, 2016 - 4:11 pm

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This is very nice. Good Job.

I got a little misty-eyed watching after reading about your mom. What a wonderful daughter you are!!!

I enjoyed your story and your music. Keep up the lovely work.

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Jols

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June 1, 2016 - 7:01 pm

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Yipee, I have a badge now! cheerleader

Thanks, y'all for your comments! Hearing good things from fellow fiddlers warms my heart and motivates me even more! (But I do welcome constructive criticism with open arms, LOL)

Last month, I had my very first recital at the school where I am taking my lessons. That also marked my completion of the Primer Level for Violin. Looking back, I am so happy I finally made the move to learn to play. Barely 6 months ago, looking at music sheets intimidated me so much. I would literally look away, lol.

Now, I just love looking at them and trying to play them! And it feels so awesome. Even making mistakes...because I think it means I am starting to understand music enough to know that.

Anyhoo, here's a video from my recital Not much, but I hope you enjoy!

My neighbors probably want to strangle me for all the noise I've been making. But hey, "no pain, no gain" right? Except, they feel the pain and I get the gain (I'm really sorry, neighbors :-S)

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June 2, 2016 - 7:09 am

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Good work! Congratulations on the badge!!

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