starting violin or cello?

[kendal119]

Hi,
Is there any parent out there starting string instruments with kids? how old are your kids? do you recommend violin or cello? do you like suzuki method?
I have friends' kids starting at 3 1/2 for violin and hated it, is cello any easier? I don't play myself.  I treid when I was 6 and
gave up (my parents didn't push me enough and I regret it now). I know suzuki requires parents to be with the kids at the
class, it might be a good thing so I can learn as well. I want to hear from you if there is anything I can do that make it
fun for the kids!

Thanks.

[KL]

Felicity is 3.5 and started Suzuki violin recently.  Children this age do not start immediately with the real violin, but use a foam version first to get used to it.

The really important thing is to have a teacher which makes the lessons fun for the kid, and thankfully, our 2 teachers (one for private, one for group) do that well.

[Mazad]

Hi all,

Am thinking of putting my son in a violin class but not sure which age will be the best to get him started?
My boy is two now. Also can someone give a little detail on the Suziki Violin? Is this method better than any other method of teaching kids violin?

Also, will it be advisable to get the kids learn in a group or individually?

Cherios..

[Lendal]

My son started Suzuki violin at 3.5. He was in a group lesson with 6 students to a teacher. Started using a real violin instead of foam (definitely more fun, but buy a cheap one, cos they tend to drop the violin at that age). Parents are also involved in lesson, so I had to buy my own full size violin too.

Our teacher was really fun and engaging.

You may go on this website to find out more about the courses.

http://www.macsmusicschool.com

[garry]

Is casio/ piano easier than the violin or any other string instrument?

[Mazad]

Hi Lendal,

Thanks for the Info..Will check it out...

Anybody can give a brief description of the suzuki method?

cherios

[Adria Sorensen]

My sister toom suzuki violin at age 3 and still plays today.. if you pime, feel fre e to check out "note read with shapes & colors on violin". If you google " Adria Sorensen violin" you should see results....helps your kid learn colors and shapes also. Not to mention, violin scales can be learned by different patterns sequences of colors. 

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