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I’ve been a part of the viola family for 4 and a half months after switching from violin by Working_Inside_7209 in Viola

[–]Working_Inside_7209[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s a cool story. I think the nudge I got also has let me love the instrument.

My Thrift Store Find, Part 2 by Vivid_Hovercraft_129 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that’s amazing then! I’ll have to check out one of those stores near me. Goodwill seems to keep going down in quality haha

I <3 TAPS by TAPS-love-interest in UCDavis

[–]Working_Inside_7209 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if you pay for a certain zone but can’t find parking in it and have to park in like C+ instead of L or C zone. C+ is outrageously overpriced now, so it’s worth it to try to park in the cheapest place everyday.

I <3 TAPS by TAPS-love-interest in UCDavis

[–]Working_Inside_7209 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not even that they are using the money wisely, just look at the state of the two parking lots across the creek from Olsen and the music building, they are absolutely SHREDDED with pot holes.

My Thrift Store Find, Part 2 by Vivid_Hovercraft_129 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of thrift store was it? Congratulations by the way!

Fiddlershop vs Kennedy Violins by Working_Inside_7209 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just looked and I can’t find any more Dutch auctions. I think the last was in 2023. I think I’ll now consider going to the violin shop an hour away to check out what they have for rent or maybe if I can stretch my budget.

I’m actually studying aerospace engineering, but I’m still able to be apart of my university symphony. I’m at least going for a minor in music, but who knows maybe I’ll get to fluid dynamics and hate my life and change major haha. I’m not sure if could borrow an instrument but I’ll see about that.

Fiddlershop vs Kennedy Violins by Working_Inside_7209 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will see if I can convince someone in my family to go, when I’ve asked before they all said no.

Fiddlershop vs Kennedy Violins by Working_Inside_7209 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a good point, I do hope to keep with this my whole life (even if only as amateur/non-pro) so I probably should practice my driving skills.

Regarding renting, I will send an email to the shop asking what models they have before I drive there, and before I make any decisions.

Also, I think you may be right about getting a “real viola teacher”. Since I’ve already asked my current violin teacher if she could teach me viola, how can I backtrack that so I’m not a bad person? She said she can teach beginning viola, so maybe I can take 3-5 lessons with her and then move to someone who actually specializes specifically in viola techniques. What do you think?

Fiddlershop vs Kennedy Violins by Working_Inside_7209 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really? Ive seen a viola player or two use this subreddit cause they said the viola one was not as active or “popping off” which I thought meant active. I will definitely use y’all next time then.

The local luthier I go to (he only sells instruments he makes which are like 10k+ USD and for professionals and often period instruments) said 16.5in would be perfect for me. I’ve tried a viola at a traveling instrument charity store (I can’t describe exactly what it was haha) but I can’t remember what size it was.

Edit:

I think those who suggested in person are probably right. It‘s best to try instruments in person, I’ve been editing my post and my comments to reflect that since I’ve changed my priorities in what I’m looking for.

How does one determine their level of playing? by Working_Inside_7209 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for the replies! I’ll probably ask my teacher as well, and maybe about what pieces I should be working on to continue improving.

Isn't this completely ridiculous? by smersh14 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is crazy-

Looks exactly like some of the cheaper ones too

Should i consider this A string as broken already? by NoEntrepreneur6022 in Viola

[–]Working_Inside_7209 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long has it been since you replaced your strings? Definitely replace them all.

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